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Been using restasis for a few years. just saw something online about it being linked to cancer. should i be concerned? i am going to stop using asap
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Confusion: There is understandable confusion about cyclosporine. Used systemically, and it is a wonderful med for specific purposes, it is a systemic anti inflammatory. Therefor there are small, but real risks of certain infections and cancers. However these risks probably are not present when it is used topically on the eye. Probably your concern is misplaced. But consider your diagnosis and options for tre
Answered 11/11/2018
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