Lacriserts

[patrick]

Hello,

Since i've tried almost anything in an attempt to find some relief for my mgd i thought why not give lacriserts a try.
I am fully aware that the success rate with these is not exactly high to say the least,but i guess i'll never know what they can do for me unless i try them.
Thing is i do not know how to obtain them. It seems really difficult since i live in europe. I already sent an email to the current manufacturer ( valeant pharmaceuticals) but i only got a very brief answer in which they say that the lacriserts are not available in europe. And thats that.
Does anybody here know how or where i can buy them or Do a sample request? On their website only professionals can do that. Any help is appreciated!..

[grant555]

these are only available by prescription in the US so you will not be able to get them without a doctor. in europe, it seems that the manufacturer is telling you that they are not approved there at all, and therefore, are not available by prescription or otherwise.

[patrick]

Hello,

Thanks for your reply!
Although it doesn't sound too hopeful..

[runnergirl]

You can check their web site. I used them and got a sample from my opthamalogist. Then I bought a box with a prescription. You have to push past the bad days with them apparently and use them for while to have them work properly. I loved them at first, but then I had 3 bad days in a row and stopped taking them.

[patrick]

Hi runnergirl,

I have my next appointment with my opthalmologist in january.
I'll mention the website and ask if she wants to request for some examples.
However,lacriserts are completely unknown here and i am sure my opthalmologist is not familiar with them.
I think there is a reasonable chance she is not able to order them to since the manufacturer/distributor stated that lacriserts are not sold in europe.
Sorry to hear you had to stop using them,but it actually does not surprise me. I read quite some testimonials and only a few people were satisfied with the effectiveness longterm. Most people stop using them after a while because they're not satisfied with the results.
I just wanted to give it a try,but it i am not sure if its really worth all the trouble.