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Can patanol (olopatadine) eye drops be taken for months on end for eye allergies?
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Yes.: They act through mast cell stabilization and have antihistaminic properties. They are not corticosteroid drops. They are not habit forming. They are generally used for as long as they are needed.
Answered 7/13/2020
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