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Alrex is an ocular antibiotic-corticosteroid combination which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Lotemax

Generic Drug

Loteprednol

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Itchy eyes
Watery eyes
Vision loss
Vision distortion
Blurred vision
Swelling around eyes
Burning eyes
Runny nose
Cloudy or blurred vision
Sore or burning eyes

Treats

Hay fever
Allergy
Allergic conjunctivitis
Condition

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What is alrex (loteprednol)?

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What are eyedrops similar to alrex (loteprednol)?

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Need docs answers! what eyedrops are similar to alrex (loteprednol)?

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Does alrex (loteprednol) dilate your pupils?

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What is the definition or description of: Alrex (loteprednol) allergy?

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Can I take alrex (loteprednol) eye drops w/ contacts?

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A 51-year old female asked:

What is the difference between Alrex and Lotemax eye drops?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Will the side effects of Alrex go away once you stop using the drops? e.g. will increased eye pressure go down again?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can I use alrex (loteprednol) for pink eye?

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A 36-year old asked:

What are some over-the-counter eye drops like alrex (loteprednol)?

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A 32-year old asked:

I was wondering what are some over-the-counter eye drops that are like alrex (loteprednol)?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Can one build up a tolerance to either Alrex (loteprednol) and Pred Forte eye drops over time, decreasing their effectiveness?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Can I safely use Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) suspension instead if Alrex for a mild case of allergic conjunctivitis?

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A 23-year old female asked:

How many drops of lotemax (loteprednol) are you supposed to use per day?

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A 28-year old female asked:

What can someone use other than Lotemax (loteprednol) if they're allergic to it?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Is using lotemax (loteprednol) for 3 weeks too long?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is it safe to use lotemax (loteprednol) with optivar?

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Is lotemax (loteprednol) safe for regular, long term use for allergies?

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Could I use lotemax (loteprednol) months after an ulceration has healed?

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A 33-year old asked:

Of these eyedrops: restasis, pataday, lotemax (loteprednol) and azasite which is best?

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A 43-year old asked:

Restasis, pataday, lotemax (loteprednol) and azasite ==which causes the most excessive tearing?

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Restasis, pataday, lotemax (loteprednol) and azasite, which can cause the most excessive tearing?

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A 46-year old female asked:

Desperate! Wat can I use for sjogrens related severe Dr eyes, already used lotemax (loteprednol) n restasis w no luck.no appt for rheumi avail till 2 mnths,cnt wrk?

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A 37-year old asked:

What do lotemax (loteprednol) eye drops treat?

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A 36-year old asked:

Lotemax (loteprednol) eye drops question? Ok if scratch?

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Does lotemax (loteprednol) steroid drops improve blurry vision?

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A 53-year old female asked:

My son is blind, stage v r.O.P., his opthamologist wants him to stay on lotemax (loteprednol) indefinitely, what could be the side effects other than his eyes?

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A 30-year old asked:

And I am currently on lotemax (loteprednol) eye drops. Any side effects to the eyes?

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Are there eye drops as effective as lotemax, (loteprednol) but are not prescription?

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Would using 1 drop 2x daily for 2 weeks lotemax (loteprednol) gel 0.5 % causes any side effect or risk to eyes such cataract or glaucoma?

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