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12-16-2016 10:11 AM
Anyone try these? My husband and I currently use Restasis for dry eye. Total waste of time and money. Restasis has done nothing.
Our eye doctor suggested switching us to Xiidra. She said people are having good results with it. We're getting the prescriptions filled today.
Just wondering if anyone is using these drops for dry eyes.
12-16-2016 01:41 PM
Using Restasis for years and it works for me. Sometimes when conditions are extremely dry I supplement with artificial tears.
Hope you find what works for you.
12-16-2016 02:08 PM
Try taking fish oil.
12-16-2016 02:54 PM - edited 12-16-2016 02:54 PM
I used Restasis for 3+ years. I switched to Lotemax almost 3 years ago. I find the latter helps my dry eyes more.
When I have my check-up in spring, I will ask about Xiidra.
12-16-2016 03:20 PM
Just an update. Our doctor gave us each a prescription and two of those "get a 30 day supply for free" coupon. We went to CVS.
Since my husband is on Medicare, Medicare wouldn't authorize the use of the coupon AND his prescription coverage, Express Scripts, doesn't have that as an approved drug. So, a 30 day supply would be $505!!!!!!! Uh, no...we'll stick with Restasis for him.
The coupon worked fine for me and I'm picking up my 30 day supply tomorrow for $0.
I appreciate the suggestion of taking fish oil. I don't eat seafood at all and the thought of taking a fish oil capsule gives me the willies. I just don't think I can do it. Ridiculous I know.
And thanks for the suggestion of the other drops. I'll look into those also.
12-16-2016 04:41 PM
I hate the aftertaste from fish oil. My eye doc recommended flaxseed oil capsules. I think they have helped as I gave up restasis a few years ago. It was expensive even with insurance. I now use OTC products for dry eyes as needed.
12-19-2016 10:12 AM
I started talking Xiidra five days ago so it's to early to tell if it's helping. I agree that the Restasis was a waste of money. Didn't help at all. The doctor said I should see results in about 2 weeks and other patients said it has worked well. I sure hope it works. I have to have cataracts removed and they won't do it until I have more tears. Eye sight is not good with dry eyes and cataracts. Will let you know how it all turns out. With my insurance it cost me $40 for 3 months supply.
12-19-2016 04:27 PM
@shiningstar wrote:I started talking Xiidra five days ago so it's to early to tell if it's helping. I agree that the Restasis was a waste of money. Didn't help at all. The doctor said I should see results in about 2 weeks and other patients said it has worked well. I sure hope it works. I have to have cataracts removed and they won't do it until I have more tears. Eye sight is not good with dry eyes and cataracts. Will let you know how it all turns out. With my insurance it cost me $40 for 3 months supply.
@shiningstar- thanks. I'm going to start mine tomorrow. I was able to use the coupon for a free 30 day supply.
12-21-2016 08:19 PM
Try running your husband's script without any insurance coverage and just use the coupon. See what happens. The pharmacy can do this. It may or may not work but it is worth a try.
12-22-2016 01:52 PM
OMG i couldn't believe the retail price of this medication. Cost is $1611.09. I have a 3 month supply. One month free using the card and $40 for two months supply. Doctor said it was expensive due to it being new. But that price is crazy!!
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