RESTASIS Reviews (CYCLOSPORINE)Average Rating: 1.8 (298 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare RESTASIS with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR RESTASIS | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | I'm not Just, problems with my eyes | My eyes became blood red and I was unable to tolerte any light, as a matter of fact it was so bad that I could not even turn on the lamp in my bedroom. I had to wear sunglasses even when the sun was not out. And now after not using the drug for a few days, my eyes are not focusing clearly. I'm going to my doctors office today without an appointment. | F | 65 | 5 days 0.05% 2X day | 9/19/2013 | 2 | blepharitis/dry eye | Headaches. Persistent upper respiratory, ear, sinus, and throat irritation leading to infection. Emotional changes. Anxiety and mild depression. Eye burning for 30-60 minutes after instilling the drops. Photosensitivity, | I have tried restasis many times since it was approved and I always grow intolerant to it due to the side effects. All in all I have probably been on it for a total of two years on and off. Sometimes it seems to help my eyes a bit and other times it doesn't seem to be as effective. The side effects are always there though. Garbage drug for most people I think, I also think that the average ophthalmologist is full of baloney nowadays | M | 34 | 4 weeks 0.5 mg/ml 2X day | 8/26/2013 | 1 | Dry eyes | Eyes became red and painful. Symptoms continued for six months. | Several years ago my ophthalmologist told me I had dry eyes ( I didn't know that) and suggested I try eye drops that would help. (I wasn't aware that Restasis was in clinical trial). After I tried them my eyes became red and painful, but I was encouraged to continue with them. After six months the symptoms were much worse and I told the doctor I would not continue using them. Even so, he wrote a new prescription which I told him I would not fill. My eyes have never recovered from the redness, burning and pain. Each time I see the Restasis commercial, I become angry that this devastating "medication" has not been removed from the market. | F | 83 | 6 months 1X day | 8/19/2013 | 3 | Ocular Rosacea | Dryness of eyes after using drops. Sharp eye pain occasionally, and breaking eye blood vessels causing pain and bloody eye. Bladder spasms, intolerable, blurred vision. Itching and crusty lower lids. | Never had any burning or stinging. had 6 treatments of IPL, cash only since its not covered by insurance. Minimally improved. Extreme light sensitivity, and soreness of lids make it impossible to work at my computer job as a nurse. TV watch time is reduced due to eye soreness. Have only been able to start reading in the past few weeks. I am going to stop and see if bladder pain goes away. Have noticed emotional changes, depression and anxiety, even had a panic attack, seems to be getting worse the longer I use it. | F | 60 | 7 months 0.05% 2X day | 7/6/2013 | 3 | Sjögren's Syndrome | I experience some burning and redness after instilling a drop of Restasis in my eyes. | F | 25 | 2 years 1 drop BID | 7/4/2013 | 2 | Dry eye and Blepharitis | Severe congestion, crippling headache, sneezing, fatigue, weakness....this medicine apparently weakens your immune system, I work a lot so I live a very healthy lifestyle in order to keep my immune system strong, I never get sick like this, it took me 2 weeks and three days off to realize it was Restasis, it did not help my eyes, it apparently takes months to help with eyes, I was hopeful about it but can't afford to be sick | F | 47 | 6 weeks .5 mg | 7/2/2013 | 2 | Dry eyes | I developed rashes around my eyes, forehead and mouth. | F | 32 | 16 days 0.05 2X day | 6/24/2013 | 1 | Slight dry eyess reported to doctor | Reported results indicate 1 in 10 will receive relief with this drug which takes at least three months to have a noticeable effect.. It is very expensive for such poor performance. I will not continue with this drug since there are much less expensive alternatives to treat my mild condition. This drug should not be recommended unless nothing else has worked! | F | 67 | 30 days 0.4ml 2X day | 6/20/2013 | 2 | for dry eyes | I am having a lot of head aces and sinus problems. I didn't know about all the side effects as I had not read the procure as the writing was so small. I came to this site and just found out the culprit of my problems. I am not going to use it any more. | F | 75 | 2X day | 6/10/2013 | 1 | Chronic dry eye | Strong burning sensation was painful and lasted for up to 15-20 minutes | I thought my eyes would ultimately adjust to using the drops, but they never did. The drops became so bothersome I discontinued them and switched to an OTC brand which works as well as, if not better than, Restasis without any of the side effects. I paid only a co-pay, so at least my useless expense was minimized. | M | 75 | 5 days Standard 2X day | 4/26/2013 | 2 | chronic dry eye | Suspect sinus drainage and sore throat are result of restasis. Back of mouth (around back teeth and back of tongue) feel sore and irritated. Throat and nose feel restricted/ swollen. Symptoms improved after 1 week discontinuing drops. A second attempt a few weeks later resulted in same symptoms- sore throat actually worsened and dry mouth intensified. Negative outweighed positive for me. I really believe what I initially assumed to be allergy is in fact negative side effect of my eye drops! I have discontinued medication for the second time and I'm anxiously waiting for side effects to stop! | F | 32 | 1 years 2 x's per | 4/17/2013 | 1 | Puffy and pain around eyes all day and red eyes just after administering. Some trouble focusing when moving eyes quickly, hard to focus under lower levels of light. Side effects are bad enough that I had to stop taking, and after 30 hours I'm still experiencing pretty severe pain that won't let up after advil even. | I would have given this drug a negative rating if it were possible. The pain is far worse than the symptom (dry eyes). | F | 34 | 8 days 2X day | 4/3/2013 | 2 | blepharitis and dry eyes | Sinus pain and swelling, sore throat, headache and upset stomach | I did not have any stinging or red eyes when I put the drop in. It really helped my eyes, but I could not stand the sinus pain and sore throat so I had to stop it. | F | 63 | 14 days 0.4ML 2X day | 3/22/2013 | 3 | Severe dry eyes | Sore throat, plugged ears, then sinus infection leading to bronchitis."Headache due to sinus pressure. Zithromycin was prescribed for bronchitis. My lungs are getting better (day 5) but now I realize the bronchitis was due to sinus drainage. Now, what's coming out of my nose is horrific!! I haven't been sick in YEARS. Not even a cold or the flu!! Suddenly, after taking this for a couple weeks, I have sinusitis, then bronchitis!! I'm going to continue but NOT tilt my head back as the directions suggest. If I don't get relief soon, I'm gonna have to ditch the restasis altogether. It's just not worth the pain. I have not tried the tear duct plugs. Opthamologist wanted to try restasis first. Bronchitits keeps me out of the gym. As it is, I feel extremely lethargic to the point of feeling "altered", like I'm drunk. No gym = dealbreaker!!! | If this could work with out the painful sinuses, leading to bronchitis, then great! Otherwise, it isn't for me. Keeping me from the gym is absolutely unacceptable. | F | 50 | 30 days 2X day | 3/16/2013 | 1 | Blepharitis/Dry eye | My eyes burned and felt ultra scratchy long term, my eyes were much worse and I did not see the point in using more-horrible drug, that is fifty bucks down the drain and that the price with insurance and wiating a month for it to go through. | F | 55 | 2 days 2X day | 2/22/2013 | 1 | Dry eye due to arthritis | Severe headaches, sinus pain, bloody nose. | I'm upset it took me two weeks to figure out that it was the Restasis that caused such sinus issues with me. I was in sever pain for two straight weeks. I thought I was getting a sinus infection (never had one before) especially since my nose was bleeding. Finally stopped the Restasis and WA-LA! Instant recovery! Since the Doc said Restasis wouldn't cause those side effects, I tried it one more time just one tube and guess what? Bloody nose! Never again! | F | 48 | 2 weeks 1 tube 1X day | 2/3/2013 | 3 | Chronic Dry Eye | First time trying, I did not have steroids to get me through the first two weeks, so I quit after stinging was intolerable. New prescript and steroids, I have had no problem, but now after 6 months stinging has started upon administration. I will be checking my blood pressure and chlolesteral after reading other's effects. | Before Restasis, I was using moisture drops 4 times a night, now maybe once a night. I feel fine during day, but no help with redness:( | F | 51 | 7 months 2X day | 11/28/2012 | 2 | dry eye | Not sure, stopped it after 4 days when I got a horrible cold. | I never get colds. 4 days after using this stuff, I got a horrible sore throat, infected tonsils, sinus infection type symptoms, which then turned into a really bad cold. Three weeks later, I am still badly congested. I am very suspicious that this immunosuppressant medication may have made me vulnerable to catching this virus. I see one other similar comment. I may try the Restasis again if I ever feel better. Since I paid a fortune for it! | F | 61 | 4 days .05% 2X day | 10/27/2012 | 3 | severe dry eye | burning and stinging, severe sensitivity t o light, but after 3 months the scratches on my eyeball are gone, and the side effects of restatis seem to have ended. Only thing is I have blood pressure issues,and am trying to figure out if it is the restatis. | My eyes are so much better. but if the blood pressure issue is indeed related to restatis, I do'n't know what then. | F | 65 | 3 months 2X day | 9/28/2012 | 3 | Chronic dry eye | My eyes burn for about 15 minutes after application. I have noticed a slight increase in my blood pressure, since beginning the medication. Also, after being on Restasis for about 2 months, I developed dry mouth at night. I am not sure if these two new symptoms are related to Restasis or not. Additionally, my eyelids are now red most of the time. | Restasis has helped my dry eye to a degree. I no longer need a heavy ointment in my eyes while sleeping. Some days, I do not need additional eye drops, but other days I may use drops 4x per day. (I like Systane Ultra.) Prolonged computer use continues to dry my eyes. I am thinking about weaning myself off Restasis for a period of time, to see if my dry mouth, red lids and bp get back to normal. | F | 63 | 10 months 1 drop 2X day | 4/1/2012 |