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    Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
    5/14/2020 9:01:46 PM

    Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    It sucks

    Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
    4/10/2019 12:18:46 PM

    Reviewer: Raj, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Let me tell you the secret how it works, I am sure it will work for you as well if you follow it. I am in terrible category of seasonal pollen allergies and this medicine came as miracle where I don't suffer with itchy and watery eyes any more. The secret is that it takes about 1 week to completely take effect and I starts it on first symptom of allergy which is usually near last week of march ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
    8/17/2016 9:21:45 PM

    Reviewer: Mike S, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    They now have a generic solution rather than the brand name Patanol. I know it was very expensive at one time but it was the only thing that would stop the random allergic reactions I would have due to sporadic environmental events (wind or sand storms, tree pollen etc.

    Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
    7/26/2016 8:51:53 AM

    Reviewer: shelly, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    cant sleep, so have cut back to once a day in the am

    Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
    4/30/2015 9:07:59 AM

    Reviewer: sandyg, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been using patanol for the last 3 months works really well only drawback is the price even with ins I have to pay 120.00 copay really for a little 0.01 oz bottle come on novaritus give us consumers a little break! great product TERRIBLE PRICE but in the long run worth it

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