Question 1

what is alrex (loteprednol)?

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A steroid eye drop: Alrex (loteprednol) is a topical steroid eye drop that is used to treat various types of inflammatory conditions in the eye.  It is most often used by allergists to treat severe or chronic allergic conjunctivitis.

Question 2

what are eyedrops similar to alrex (loteprednol)?

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None exactly: Alrex (loteprednol) is a very light duty topical steroid.  It has minimal effects and minimal side effects.  It is rather expensive and is heavily promoted by the maker.  There are no exact equivalents although the conditions treated have alternates.  The principal use is in allergic disease of  eye surface and there are multile anti-histamines for this purpose.  Some of the current uses for Alrex (loteprednol) are illogical.

Question 3

need docs answers! what eyedrops are similar to alrex (loteprednol)?

Accepted Answer

Light steroid drops: Alrex is 0.2% loteprednol, a very light concentration topical steroid for limited  inflammation of the outside of the eyes. Fluorometholone (fml) can substitute and is available as a generic.  Sometimes a non steroid such as Bepreve (bepotastine besilate) or Nevanac can provide the same effect without the need for steroids at all.

Question 4

does alrex (loteprednol) dilate your pupils?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a mild steroid.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: alrex (loteprednol) allergy?

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Alrex alllergy: Red, scaling, swollen and incresingly itchy eyelids are the best cluses to topical allergic reaction to any eyedrop.  the culprit may be any component of the formula.  if you fit this pattern see your prescribing doctor to try a different medication.  Cool Compresses and oral antihiistamine such as loratidine may also be of help.  While unpleasant, topical allergic responses are seldom serious.

Question 6

can i take alrex (loteprednol) eye drops w/ contacts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The concentration of steroid in alex is very low, will not precipitate on the lens nor shorten the lens life, nor should it cause any problems with the eyes under the lens in the concentration found in alrex (loteprednol).

Question 7

what is the difference between alrex and lotemax eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Strength: Lotemax is standard dose steroid in concentration.  Alrex is 1/10 dilution of standard steroid.  Your ophthalmologist can evaluate your condition and determine which is the safest and best for whatever condition you are treating.

Question 8

will the side effects of alrex go away once you stop using the drops? e.g. will increased eye pressure go down again?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. : If the pressure was normal before you started the drops, after the drops are stopped, the pressure should return to its baseline. However, this may mean that you are a ‘steroid responder’ which increases your risk for the development of glaucoma later on, even without the use of steroid drops. You should check with your ophthalmologist that prescribed those drops after you have stopped.

Question 9

can i use alrex (loteprednol) for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but: Only with recommendation by the eye md.  Alrex (loteprednol) contains steroids, which could cause problems if improperly used.

Question 10

what are some over-the-counter eye drops like alrex (loteprednol)?

Accepted Answer

None: Alrex (loteprednol) is a steroid. No steroid is available over the counter as you should be following up with an eye doctor when using them. Alrex (loteprednol) is most commonly used for allergies. There are other allergy medications available over the counter (alaway, zaditor) but they do not work the same way as alrex (loteprednol).

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