Travoprost (Bak Free) Coupons & Prices

Looking for a travoprost BAK-free coupon? Travoprost (the BAK-free ophthalmic solution branded Travatan Z) is a once-daily eye drop used to lower elevated pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It is free of benzalkonium chloride (BAK) and is instead preserved with an ionic-buffered system (sofZia). Travoprost is available as a generic, which is already one of the lower-cost prostaglandin eye drops, but the cash price still varies widely from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can see what it costs near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price.

What is travoprost BAK-free (Travatan Z) and how does it work?

Travoprost is a prostaglandin analog, part of the F2-alpha prostaglandin agonist class. It lowers intraocular pressure (the pressure inside the eye) by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, the fluid that fills the front of the eye. The BAK-free version is preserved with an ionic-buffered system (sofZia) instead of benzalkonium chloride, so it is free of BAK rather than free of all preservatives. It is intended for patients who need gentler tolerability on the eye surface, and it is used to treat high eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

The usual dose is one drop in the affected eye or eyes once daily in the evening. Travoprost controls glaucoma but does not cure it, so it is typically used long-term. Follow your eye doctor's instructions for how and when to use it.

Travoprost cost and coupon: what to know without insurance

Travoprost is available as a generic, and generics are generally already among the more affordable options compared with brand-name eye drops. Even so, the cash price for the same bottle can differ significantly between pharmacies, which is exactly why comparing prices is worth the effort. There is no manufacturer savings card offered for this drug, so a pharmacy coupon or discount is usually the most practical way to lower an out-of-pocket price.

Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies to help you find a lower cash price near you. Prices change often and are shown live on this page, so enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies in your area. If you're weighing the brand version, you can also check Travatan Z pricing.

Travoprost alternatives and related eye drops

Travoprost is one of several prostaglandin analog eye drops used to lower eye pressure. Others in the same class include latanoprost and bimatoprost. Doctors sometimes prescribe eye drops from different classes, such as timolol (a beta-blocker) or brimonidine (an alpha agonist), either on their own or in combination.

If you're comparing travoprost with its brand-name and generic forms, see Travatan Z and standard travoprost. Only your eye doctor can decide which drop or combination is right for you; this is background information, not medical advice.

Safety, side effects, and what to watch for

Travoprost has no boxed warning. The most common side effect is eye redness (conjunctival hyperemia), reported in roughly 30 to 50 percent of patients. It may also cause gradual, sometimes permanent changes to eye color from increased brown pigment in the iris, and it can darken, lengthen, and thicken the eyelashes and may darken the eyelid skin. Some people notice changes in the tissue around the eye, such as a deepening of the eyelid crease. Less commonly, it can cause swelling in the back of the eye (macular edema), particularly in people who have had cataract surgery with a torn lens capsule. The label also advises using it with caution in people who have active inflammation inside the eye, such as iritis or uveitis, because the inflammation may get worse.

Remove contact lenses before using the drops and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in. Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any surface, to avoid contamination and infection. This medication should not be handled by people who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This is general information and not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your health, other medicines, and any side effects.