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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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mazel47 | @mazel47 | 4 days ago
In reply to @nac1 "Do you know if the Restasis sent by Canada Direct if made by Alcon?" + (show)
@nac1

Do you know if the Restasis sent by Canada Direct if made by Alcon?

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Yes, it’s Allergan. This is the picture

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mazel47 | @mazel47 | 4 days ago
In reply to @nac1 "I am having to use three medications and they all burn my eyes! Two twice a..." + (show)
@nac1

I am having to use three medications and they all burn my eyes! Two twice a day!

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May I ask what are the 3 medications?

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | 4 days ago
In reply to @nac1 "Too late to change insurance." + (show)
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Too late to change insurance.

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Don't we get another opportunity to change insurance in March?

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queenie2030 | @queenie2030 | 4 days ago
In reply to @nac1 "Do you have any bad reactions to the Cyclosporine?" + (show)
@nac1

Do you have any bad reactions to the Cyclosporine?

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Years ago I tried it for dry eyes and it not only burned it made my eyes sore and red. After a few days it was no better and beginning to affect my vision so I quit. Recently my husband had it prescribed for him and he had the same disappointing result and had to quit. I am sure not everyone has this reaction to it. Good luck.

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Nancy C | @nac1 | 4 days ago
In reply to @queenie2030 "Years ago I tried it for dry eyes and it not only burned it made my..." + (show)
@queenie2030

Years ago I tried it for dry eyes and it not only burned it made my eyes sore and red. After a few days it was no better and beginning to affect my vision so I quit. Recently my husband had it prescribed for him and he had the same disappointing result and had to quit. I am sure not everyone has this reaction to it. Good luck.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. My eyes burn and hurt from several drops I have to use. I am going to try Canada Direct.

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Nancy C | @nac1 | 4 days ago
In reply to @mikaylar "Don't we get another opportunity to change insurance in March?" + (show)
@mikaylar

Don't we get another opportunity to change insurance in March?

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Maybe. But I have Humana which gives me a lot that I like. I will try Canada Direct if I can get my eye doctor to send me a prescription.

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Nancy C | @nac1 | 4 days ago
In reply to @mazel47 "May I ask what are the 3 medications?" + (show)
@mazel47

May I ask what are the 3 medications?

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One for Glaucoma, another for eye pressure and Restasis. Plus now I have an eye infection so another one was added.

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | 4 days ago
In reply to @nac1 "Maybe. But I have Humana which gives me a lot that I like. I will try..." + (show)
@nac1

Maybe. But I have Humana which gives me a lot that I like. I will try Canada Direct if I can get my eye doctor to send me a prescription.

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And check the manufacturer for coupons.

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | 4 days ago
In reply to @nac1 "One for Glaucoma, another for eye pressure and Restasis. Plus now I have an eye infection..." + (show)
@nac1

One for Glaucoma, another for eye pressure and Restasis. Plus now I have an eye infection so another one was added.

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Good heaven, girl!

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