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Is restasis absorbed into bloodstream?concerned with long term use and overuse affects. can it cause harm to the body?

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Safety : Topical cyclosporine emulsion does not have reportable systemic side effects to my knowledge. Most side effects are generally ocular surface related.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 12/20/2015

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