Pataday Alternatives Compared
Pataday | Olopatadine ophthalmic | Loteprednol ophthalmic |
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Pataday (olopatadine) | Olopatadine ophthalmic | Loteprednol ophthalmic |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Pataday may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergies. olopatadine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye Disease, Allergies, Keratitis, Iritis, Cyclitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. loteprednol ophthalmic may also... View more |
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More about Pataday (olopatadine) | More about Olopatadine ophthalmic | More about Loteprednol ophthalmic | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Pataday has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Olopatadine ophthalmic has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 140 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Loteprednol ophthalmic has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Pataday side effects in more detail. |
See also: olopatadine ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
See also: loteprednol ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all olopatadine ophthalmic prices |
View all loteprednol ophthalmic prices |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other olopatadine brands include: Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief, Pazeo | Pataday, Pataday Once Daily Relief, Pataday Twice Daily Relief, Pazeo | Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax, Lotemax SM | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
3 hours |
3 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with loteprednol ophthalmic:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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April 15, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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