Alcaftadine ophthalmic and Allergic Reaction: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2012

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Initially, I really liked this medication. Much less initial sting after application than the drops I used before. However, after about two weeks of use, I had an allergic reaction that caused my eyes to appear as if I had conjunctivitis. Didn't realize it was the Lastacaft and went to the doctor for antibiotic drops. After my eyes cleared up in two or three days, I again applied Lastacaft and immediately looked like my eyeballs were bleeding. My vision got blurry, and my eyes were very sensitive to light. I am one of the"

• Saa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2017

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Lastacaft is a dangerous medication that should be off the market! I have used it on 4 isolated occasions, and it took me the 5th time of burning my eye and severe allergic reaction to pinpoint the culprit. I threw away and replaced all my skincare and makeup, went to the ophthalmologist at least 8 visits; used steroid medicine to clear this up. This drop is horrible and dangerous. I paid $200 out of pocket for it and triple that to be treated to clear side effects. I am so angry I used it again today and burnt my eyes yet again; they look bloody red and swollen! It will take 3-4 days again to feel better. DO NOT USE!"

• TJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2022

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I used Lastacaft for several weeks. Initially, it stung, but I continued to use it because my doctor recommended it, and I believed it might help my allergies. Lastacaft gave me redness, swollen eyelids, burning itch. Apparently, I am allergic to it. But the reaction did not happen until several weeks of use."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2012

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Like the other reviewers below, I had a moderately severe allergic reaction to Lastacaft. My eyes became very red and moderately swollen. Symptoms subsided within a day of discontinuing treatment."