Restasis for Dry Eye

Posted by Nancy C @nac1, Dec 27, 2024

My insurance has stopped covering Restasis which is very expensive. The generic is $200 a month. Anyone have a suggestion for a substitute? I also take medication for Glaucoma and eye pressure.

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12jo | @12jo | 6 days ago

In reply to @nac1 "Wow! I will definitely check it out!" + (show)

My pharmacy coverage is through my husband's TriCare for Life insurance. I think their prices are lower than most. I should have mentioned this in my initial comment.

Nancy C | @nac1 | 6 days ago

In reply to @12jo "My pharmacy coverage is through my husband's TriCare for Life insurance. I think their prices are..." + (show)

Thank you. It is lower but I don’t have access to Tri-care.

mikaylar | @mikaylar | 6 days ago

In reply to @nac1 "What is your insurance? I have Humana for old people." + (show)

Blue Cross Keystone 65 PPO. Premium is $156 month or the Basic Plan is free with a little higher co-pays

Nancy C | @nac1 | 5 days ago

In reply to @mikaylar "My Restasis is $47 for 60. I use each vial 2-3x. Maybe you could change your..." + (show)

Too late to change insurance.

Nancy C | @nac1 | 5 days ago

In reply to @12jo "My insurance wouldn't approve Restasis, so my doctor prescribed cyclosporine. I get it through Express Scripts..." + (show)

Do you have any bad reactions to the Cyclosporine?

12jo | @12jo | 5 days ago

In reply to @nac1 "Do you have any bad reactions to the Cyclosporine?" + (show)

Sometimes my eyes burn for a short while after application. That was mentioned when I read about the medication, so I know it is normal. It is tolerable. No other reactions.