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 "One for Glaucoma, another for eye pressure and Restasis. Plus now I have an eye infection..." + (show)

I have inflammation in my eyes. I was prescribed Miebo and PrenisoLONE. My doctor switched me to Xiidra, Have to stop using it. Gives me headache and it stings my eyes real bad.
I was told to go back to Restasis.
For the Miebo eye drops, I asked the Dr. to send my prescription to Blinkrx. This is my second bottle and I don’t have 0 copay

mazel47 | @mazel47 | 4 days ago

In reply to @mazel47 "I have inflammation in my eyes. I was prescribed Miebo and PrenisoLONE. My doctor switched me..." + (show)

Typo error. I have 0 copay.

Nancy C | @nac1 | 3 days ago

In reply to @mazel47 "Typo error. I have 0 copay." + (show)

Xidra really burned my eyes. Is BlinkRx good?

mazel47 | @mazel47 | 3 days ago

Yes, I have no problem with Blinkrx.
I got Xiidra through Blinkrx too! I was worried about the cost. But I got Xiidra with no copay.
Anyway, I asked them about Restasis. Unfortunately they only dispense brand new drugs.
I still ordered Restasis from Canada Drugs Direct.