Question 1

zaditor (ketotifen) is what?

Accepted Answer

Allergy medication: Eye drops available over the counter to treat allergies.

Question 2

does ketotifen show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Ketotifen: Nope. Antihistamines do not show on UDS.

Question 3

is zaditor (ketotifen) better than opcon?

Accepted Answer

Zaditor (ketotifen): Zaditor seems to be more effective in my experience.  Both of these are less effective than prescription alternatives (pataday, lastacaft, (alcaftadine) etc).

Question 4

do i have to use zaditor (ketotifen) daily?

Accepted Answer

Usually: During the season when you suffer from allergies, using your medications daily will likely be most effective at curbing symptoms.

Question 5

please help! what are the side effects of ketotifen?

Accepted Answer

Per Mayo Clinic:: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ketotifen-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20064435

Question 6

hi doctors, can you tell me what is ketotifen recommended for?

Accepted Answer

Depends . . .: Thanks to my colleagues, I learn something new every day. For instance, Ketotifen, an antihistamine, is only available in the States to treat allergic conjunctivitis (http://www.drugs.com/mtm/ketotifen-ophthalmic.html). However, outside the States, oral Ketotifen is used for asthma too (http://www.drugs.com/cons/ketotifen.html), more prevention than rescue. So your answer depends upon where u live

Question 7

i stopped taking cetirizin and loratadin since not working well. shell i take and continue ketotifen and montalukatas? how long i should continue?

Accepted Answer

For?: Hard to know without more information.  All of these are typically used for allergic and non-allergic forms of rhinitis and persistent sinus problems.  They all have different strengths (ie attributes) and weaknesses (ie negative effects).  If effective, all should begin working within 1-2 weeks.  Get help from an expert if not improved in that amount of time.

Question 8

ketotifen drops- do they have steroid in them?

Accepted Answer

No: Nsaids type meds are as a group non steroidal compounds. They are however "anti-inflammatories".

Question 9

can anyone tell me is zaditor (ketotifen) better than opcon-a?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Zaditor (ketotifen) is longer-acting and has less tendency to lose its efficacy with continued use than opcon-a.

Question 10

zaditor (ketotifen) and acular are what?

Accepted Answer

Zaditor (ketotifen) and acular: Zaditor (ketotifen) is an over the counter drop used twice daily for allergic conjunctivitis.  Acular (ketorolac) is a prescription NSAID eye drop which can also be used for allergy but is often used for eye inflammation and pain following surgery such as cataract surgery or prk.

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I stopped taking cetirizin and loratadin since not working well. shell i take and continue ketotifen and montalukatas? how long i should continue?

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Ketotifen drops- do they have steroid in them?

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Zaditor (ketotifen) and acular are what?

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