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Best Eyes Drops For Long Term Use
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Is lotemax (loteprednol) safe for regular, long term use for allergies?
Probably not: Lotemax (loteprednol) is a steroid eye drop. Typically steroid eye drops are used short term for severe eye allergies. With long term use is the potential for glaucoma, cataracts and additional risks if a person gets an infection in their eye. Check with your eye doctor for a better long term medication. ...Read more
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What is the best nasal spray for allergies? Intended for long term use.
Nasal steroids: The nasal steroids as a class are the drugs of choice. None of them is the best. Patients often like one better than the other so it is reasonable to try a few. Some patients get good relief with nasal antihistamines. ...Read more
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Long term usage of eye drops for dry eyes causes harm?
Not usually: can be helpful if you do a lot of computer work that involves a lot of staring. The eyes don't blink as often. Thus, dry eye syndrome is common with people spending a significant amount of time on the computer each day. ...Read more
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How long to use bleph 10 (sulfacetamide) for pink eye ? prescription on bottle says "use as directed".
Usually 5-7d: Most pink eye meds do their work quickly & can be stopped after 5-7 days. Bleph 10 (sulfacetamide) can be a little irritating so a little redness with use is common. Some providers will recommend using it longer. Many patients that do not seem to respond actually have a viral process that may tale a few weeks to resolve. ...Read more
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Does restasis allow to use for long term ? Prescription for restasis should be used ?
Eye dryness: Restasis is used to quiet down inflammation which inhibits the release of tears. After about one month introduction period, you should start feeling better. If there is no change, the reason for the dryness is something else. Restasis can be used for a long term but eventually it would be useful to stop for several months and see if the dryness has disappeared. ...Read more
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What eye drops are good for dry eyes and how long can you use the drops?
Depends: The type of drops which will be most effective for you depends on the root cause of your dryness. Your best bet is to be evaluated by an eye doctor who can recommend a treatment plan tailored to you. ...Read more
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Is it safe to use sudafed long term for congestion?
No: Its not recommended to use sudafed for long term as it causes side effects. ...Read more
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Is alrex (loteprednol) good to use for pink eye?
Alrex (loteprednol) : No, not unless it is prescribed. Alrex (loteprednol) is a steroid drop and is usually not prescribed for pink eye (viral conjunctivitis). ...Read more
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Is it safe to use rohto vita eyedrops on a long term basis?
How long is long: depend why you want to continue using it for a long time and how long is long time first it is safe but i am concern about why if you still having problem with your eyes and you are self treating then my recommendation stop and see eye doctor the eye drop may be safe but your action is not go and see eye docotor good luck ...Read more
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Refresh liquigel eye drops works amazing for my dry eyes more than any eye drop. Side effects using gel? Long term? How many times dy is ok?
No problems: This is an effective but benign eyedrop. It is a good long-lasting lubricant and contains no products which can decay or cause allergic reaction. So you may apply it as often as you need to. ...Read more
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How long will your eye stay red after using prescribed eyedrops?
Depends: Certain eye drops can cause redness from irritation from the preservative or due to an allergy. Check with you eyemd before stopping a prescribed eyedrop. Sometimes putting the drop in the refrigerator can help decrease the redness until you can call or see your eyemd. ...Read more
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Is cendo lyteers good for dry eyes ? Can it use for long term and use while wearing cl ? Cendo lyteers or restasis which is better for dry eyes ?
Restasis: Has a powerful anti inflammation medication in it, cendo lyteers as far as i can find does not. Restasis is the best treatment for long term control of dry eyes. ...Read more
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What is the safest antihistamine for long term use?
New generation ones: Antihistamines in general are very safe. New generation products (Zyrtec, Claritin, (loratadine) Allegra, Xyzal) are just as effective with less side effects than older antihistamines (Benadryl, chlorpheniramine, hydroxyzine). However, it would be important to address WHY a person needs to take antihistamines long term? Consult with an allergist to assist in identifying the cause of symptoms. ...Read more
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Hypotears/artificial tears thats better for dry eyes? Can I use presenvative artificial tears for long term and daily?
Preservative free: Drops are usually better for the eyes with moderate to severe dry eyes. Systane and refresh both have preservative free preparations. Restasis is important to treat the source of dry eyes- inflammation. ...Read more
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Is it safe to use regular eye drops for dry eyes with glaucoma medication drops?
Usually: As long as you are waiting at least 5-10 minutes after your glaucoma drops. Otherwise you may be rinsing out medication. Make sure you don't use "red out" drops as these might affect your glaucoma. ...Read more
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Is Tapentadol okay for long term use ?
Yes: Long term use of any opioid has risks, nucynta is no better or worse than others in that regard. ...Read more
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For how long Flixonase nasal spray can be used safely? Is 3 months too long?
Depends: on the dosage, frequency, indication and response, also if you are using it right. If you used it that long you need to be supervised by a physician / ENT specialist, true that flixonase (fluticasone) is safer than other steroid nasal sprays, but needs to be monitored and rightfully prescribed, yes some patients use it that long, but again need to be medically supervised, good luck ...Read more
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How long is erythromycin used for pink eye treatment?
Most use 7-10d: Most pinkeye rx with this med is 7-10 days. ...Read more
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Can you tell me the safest antihistamines for long term use?
Many: All of the newest generation of antihistamines like Zyrtec, Claratin, Allegra, Xyzal, (levocetirizine) or Clarinex are very safe for long term use. ...Read more
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How long is considered "long term use" of an OTC drug?
More than 2 weeks: Most problems treated with otc should resolve quickly. ...Read more
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