Bepotastine ophthalmic and Bad Taste: What Users Say

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2019

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "The Bepreve drops work amazingly well, and with them I have greatly decreased redness, itching, swelling, and blurry vision. Once in a while, I taste them but not often, and that to me is a small price to pay for comfort. But I no longer can afford this product at $218 a bottle. Even with coupons, it is $70 for a 20-day or so supply. I wish these were more affordable, so I and others could benefit from them. So I'm unsure of what I'll do now, which makes me sad. My insurance will cover this drug after I make my $5,000 deductible."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "I have had swollen eyes to the point they swell closed. Also, red, itchy eyes and eyelids. I was prescribed Bepreve drops. I am not sure they are working yet, but will likely never use again, as I experienced a severe metallic taste in my saliva as well as what felt to be a vapor hovering around the back of my throat. Saliva was a very bad, sour taste."

• Bra...
• August 17, 2016

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Got a bad taste in the oat about 15 minutes after putting it in. Lasted about 10 minutes. It helps to suck on hard candy to keep taste at bay. I think it's working pretty well so far. I had a small growth on my eye from chronic dry eye (inflammation), this made it smaller dramatically."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2019

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Surprised people are saying bad aftertaste, but I guess those tear ducts drain into the nasal cavity, which drains into the throat, so it makes sense. Just tried it; I feel better vs. all the other allergy drops I’ve taken. I'd rather not use eye drops long term. I feel that the eye drops help with the symptoms but not on the actual root of the problem. For me, I believe it's the contact lenses I wear that are causing my problems."

• Anonymous
• November 22, 2009

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "This medication immediately turned my eyes red and actually worsened my condition. There was the drip and bitter taste also."

• Gor...
• April 6, 2010

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Works well. A bad taste comes from it and a weird feeling in the back of my throat. However, the company does tell you how to avoid this if you read all the instructions."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2011

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "This works wonderfully and within minutes, but gives you the worst taste in your mouth. I tasted it within minutes after using them. I guess it's a trade-off."

• Eag...
• March 29, 2012

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Used for one week in the worst allergy season of my life. Fantastic product! I can tell exactly when twelve hours are up! To avoid the aftertaste, I sucked on flavored hard candy."

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2010

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic "Who knew an eye drop could taste so bad! It worked, but the taste is terrible - I'll only be taking it when I have to."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2012

"I just started using these eyedrops. My allergies are not as bad this time of year, so I can't be sure if it is helping much. The side effect of the bad aftertaste is more than 'mild' in my case."