Have been suffering tremendously for 15 years most days. Have used many OTC applications and Restasis both on daily basis with at most very temporary relief - especially disappointed with Restasis having applied twice daily for over two years. Nothing has worked as well as prescibed Azasite - Dr. has allowed for 5 refills. Is it ok to continue indefinitely? Also each bottle extremely small only providing 5 - 6 days use, then empty - I have $50. co-pay - refills get very expensive. Any thoughts to help? Larger bottle - less expensive generic? Any other thoughts re: use and effectiveness appreciated. Thank you.
My Opthomologist prescribed Azasite OPH SOl #3 -1 drop each eye twice daily for chronic dry eye?
- Posted:
- 23 Sep 2009 by robert j. riley
- Topics:
- azasite, restasis
Responses (2)
8 Oct 2009
Azasite (azithromycin) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.
Long-term or repeated use of Azithromycin Drops may cause a second infection. You are best to speak to your opthamologist about the safety of long term use of Azasite.
See:http://www.drugs.com/azasite.html
http://www.drugs.com/enc/dry-eyes.html
16 Jun 2011
Unfortunately, there is no generic for Azasite. It comes in one size. The bottle can hold 5ml, but there are only 2.5ml inside. I found this confusing at first until I studied it closely. You get only 50 drops per filling. I have meibobian gland dysfunction. This med has helped my condition.
Kenison Ray
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