Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Restasis ophthalmic.
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Reviewer: Nivea, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Everything was fine until .. Until I realized I am losing hair and have Alopecia :( .. but the damage was done and now I am trying to fix my Alopecia .
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Reviewer: NA, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Burning eyes
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Reviewer: Cheryl, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Medication burns for an hour or more after use, sometimes so badly I can not see. (I do refrigerate it as my Dr suggested.) My vision is more blurry and my eyes feel more 'gritty' than when I began 2 months ago. It seems I have a constant, slightly sore throat. I am only 63 but have osteoarthritis in my hands - this has truly been worse and I did not believe it was from Restasis. I know i
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Restasis made my dry eye feel worse and eyes were always red , itchy, and watery. This product is very expensive and does not work for everyone. I used it for 6 months and stopped using it a week ago and for the first time in 6 months my eyes are no longer red, itchy and watery. I use Gen Teal jel and warm compress and I my eyes feel so much better. I would not recommend this product!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am a Registered Nurse with no known medical conditions. Since taking Restasis I have had swimmer's ear, chronic neck and back pain and have openly said to my family "I feel like I am having an arthritis flare" (the problem is that I do not have arthritis). Although I was getting the drug FOR FREE with a manufacturer coupon I am stopping this drug today.
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