RESTASIS Reviews

Burning sensation lasting for hours. Crusty deposits upon awakening from sleep. Stuffed-up nose (not listed as a side effect, but this has occurred with me chronically since starting to use these drops). Runny eyes. Blurred vision and cloudiness upon application and sometimes lasts for more than an hour.

I just admit I did get some limited relief from the symptoms of chronic dry-eye. However, it was difficult to overcome the burning sensation. In addition, my insurance covers only a portion of the prescription. I can't afford the cost, so I'm going to have to cease using it when my current supply runs out. The "rewards" program offered doesn't come close to offsetting the exhorbitant cost. I only use them sporadically anyway due to the burning sensation. I'll be going back to OTC products. They aren't quite as effective, but they are less expensive and provide a modicum of relief. At least I can get rid of the constant burning. Also, users are directed to discard the unused drops after each use. This is extremely wasteful and consummately expensive when there appears be at least two or three additional doses in each container when discarded as directed.

No burn on impact, but within 15-20 seconds sharp burning sensation that lasted over two hours. Eyelids now red and irritated. Artificial tears giving no relief, where they had given some before. Sinuses affected.

Absolute misery. Why take a medication that makes your symptoms worse? I quit after 2 days. I do not intend to torture myself to see 'if' it gets more comfortable and 'if' it helps. I could be blind by then.

I have not had any problems but I am only on my first week and my doctor said it could take up to six weeks for it to work. I need a miracle! My tears last less than 5 seconds.

Itching, burning, eye pain. Extreme sensitivity to bright light. Aggravated sinus/allergy issues.

This is my 3rd attempt at trying Restasis. I stopped the other times after just a few days due to sinus problems and itching/burning sensation. My doctor thinks these side effects will go away after several months on it, but now I'm getting very sensitive to bright lights of any sort. May go back to using over-the-counter dry eye gel as Restasis side effects are beginning to outweigh possible benefits.

Upper and lower eye lids become extremely inflamed and painful within hours of using restasis. My eyes become drier and hurt more. I have to keep a cold compress on my eyes to get any relief.

My doctor said it takes several months before the benefits of this medication are realized. I can't take the pain and discomfort that long. I've tried several times to take this medication, but after a few days I'm in more pain then when I started.

Restasis helped me for a while, but lately the itching problem is getting worse and worse, I have to rub my eye frequently to have some relief from the itching, I feel pain in both eyes, my eyes are red

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When I first use the drops, some slight stinging for a few seconds.

Provides relief from dry eyes and my vision improves with regular use. My eye dr. prescribed these drops for me to take 2x a day. I have no mucous in my eyes now that I am using this. Also, no itchy, watery eyes.

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It helps a lot- I notice a real difference if I don't put my drops in for a day or two.

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Started working after about 3 weeks. My eyes are much less red and inflamed. I'm ecstatic!

Stings a little, then makes my eyes feel drier. It helped originally, but was given another prescription eye drop for my condition that works better - works great - FreshKote eye drops.

I experienced little benefit after 4 weeks of daily use. My eyelids began to become red, itchy and irritated. I had to stop using Restasis due to inflamed eyelids. My dry eye condition responds best to over the counter eye lubricant drops. As long as I keep my eyes *marinated* several times a day with inexpensive lubricants, I feel better. I spend 9-10 hours a day using the computer, and probably don't blink enough when I am concentrating on work.

Burning about 10 min. after drops are put into eye's, after 15 min. you may put tear drops in eye's and it helps with the burning.

My eye's would water alot but restasis has helped with this problem. Restasis also helped with the night dry eye's and I can sleep better now.

Burning in he eyes.

Temporary eye irritation immediately after drops administered; understand that medication must be used for several weeks before results are noticed

Medication is extremely expensive and unless results are exceptional, I will not refill RX. My doctor has advised that I save unused portion in vial for subsequent use.

Rash on my entire face. It made my eyes tear too much and my internist told me that eye drops get into the nasal problems an can cause sinus infection, swelling of nasal passages.

When I stopped using the medication my eyes started to feel better

stinging for a few minutes after I take the drop (2x a day)

Why do they make you waste half the liquid in the sealed container each time you use it? and it is very expensive Otherwise good stuff...nothing else works anyway.

some burning, which usually goes away fairly quickly. not as effective as i had hoped, but better than nothing.

i started having problems with dry eyes after my lasik procedure, mostly waking up with painful/dry/itchy eyes after sleeping all night, but after a month or two it was manageable with artificial tears. a few months after i started taking emsam (the maoi patch, for depression), the dryness got worse - i woke up a few times with my eyes so dry that my eyelid was literally stuck closed, and a few times felt like it ripped off the surface of my eye if i opened it suddenly. after about 8 weeks on the drops, i was back to the pre-maoi levels, and i'm now able to manage the dryness with tears again (no more waking up with eyes stuck closed).
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Some burning. I have used it for about 10 weeks and it has only helped a little so far.

Unable to wear contacts following administration. Some occasional itching in the eye.

Excellent medication for dry eye.