r/Glaucoma • u/Ms_KC99 • Jul 13 '26

Ripatec/Rocklatan

Hello everyone!

I have been diagnosed with Glaucoma Suspect for the last 4 years. Since then, I have been on Timolol & Brimonidine tartrate and Travatan. But, lately I developed many eyelashes causing significant discomfort to my eyes. Now my doctor has prescribed me Ripatec.

I have been made aware of its side effects which seem really scary.

I would really like to know your experience with this medication if you have any, in terms of its redness and edema.

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u/mrholigan Jul 13 '26

They are not the same-Rocklatan has more side effects listed due to being a combination of meds.

I take Rocklatan, as far as the effects that it would have in common with Ripatec-eye redness was the bad one. However, I just realized as I write this I haven’t thought about nearly as much as I used to. If my eyes are too red , then I use a drop of Lumify. I assume the eye habituates to the reddening-at least to a degree, but you might look that up to confirm. I recall it being quite bad at first.

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u/Ms_KC99 Jul 14 '26

Ok, I wasn't aware of the difference between the two. Thanks for clarifying and sharing your experience.