Alcaftadine ophthalmic and Swelling: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• October 27, 2011

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I loved these drops at first. Even was able to cut back on my nasal allergy medicine. However, after a month, I had a terrible reaction to it and ended up looking like I had pink eye in both eyes, in addition to swollen, horribly itchy eyelids. My luck, allergic to the allergy medicine. Don't panic if this happens to you, it'll go away in a couple of days."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2013

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I was prescribed Lastacaft for severe eye allergies. They did a good job at first, but after about a week, my eyes became red, swollen, and irritated again. After going back to my doctor and telling her that the Lastacaft didn't seem to be effective for me any longer, she prescribed Bepreve. This worked fabulously, and I had been using it religiously until I unexpectedly ran out of it early. I had some of the Lastacaft left, and since I wasn't having severe allergies at the time, I figured using it would hold me over until I could get the Bepreve refilled. I used it once and woke up the next morning looking like I had conjunctivitis in both eyes - awful. I can only surmise that I'm either allergic or highly sensitive to Lastacaft."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2011

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I used them, and within 6 hours, my eyes swelled almost shut and cheeks puffed up. 2 weeks later, I still have red, watery eyes, but thankfully the swelling is finally gone. I will never use this product again (obviously), but it is also incredibly expensive. I have never had an allergic reaction to any medication before, so this was very unexpected."

• TX5...
• September 21, 2014

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Used this a month ago for allergic conjunctivitis. Thought it worked. Have allergic conjunctivitis again. Used this product and, like others, my eyes are swollen and blood red. Hope to see the allergist tomorrow for help."

• 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."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2022

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I started using Lastacaft OTC in place of severe other OTC drops I had used but weren't working well. After a few days of using only one at night, I woke up with swollen, burning, and beet red eyes. The outside of my eyelids felt like they had been chemically burned. I went to my doctor, who prescribed antibiotic eye drops and Pataday allergy drops. My eyes cleared up after about 5 days. The Lastacaft and Pataday bottles are identical in size and shape, and I accidentally used the Lastacaft drops last night and woke up with the same burnt, swollen, beet red eyes this morning. This product needs to be removed from the market!"

• yog...
• January 4, 2019

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I don't mind that it's pricey - if it's effective - but this is a dangerous product!! After putting in tiny drops before going to bed, I woke up looking like a worm (or should I say goldfish) the next morning - swollen eyelids to the point I looked unrecognizable, couldn't go outside for 2 days. Should be off the market immediately!!"

• Geo...
• January 20, 2020

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Was having allergy issues in my eyes. My ophthalmologist prescribed Lastacaft. My eyes turned flaming red and were swollen shut from these drops. I stopped using immediately. Only medication I have ever been allergic to."