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Latanoprost was the first prostaglandin to be approved as first-line treatment for elevated eye pressure. Three newer prostaglandins are travoprost (Travatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan),and tafluprost (Zioptan). These drugs are used to reduce eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and high ocular pressure. Side effects include itching, redness, and burning during administration. Muscle and joint pain may also occur.
Blood Pressure and Dark Circles. The medicine your doctor prescribes for treating blood pressure may worsen -- or even cause -- dark circles under the eyes because the medication dilates blood vessels. Offending drugs include beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers and diuretics [source: DocShop ].