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Hello all, I've used FML three times:
(i) for four weeks in early 2011 at 4X/day for 2 weeks; then 2X/day for 2 weeks - did not notice much improvement;
(ii) for four weeks in May 2013, together with Restasis at 2X/day for 2 weeks; then 1X/day for two weeks - my eyes stung a whole lot during treatment but at the end of treatment they felt wonderful;
(iii) for 4 days at 2X/day followed by 1X/day for 3 days. This last time triggered all my problems.
Now, the instructions for this medication (which I re-read too late) are as follows: "Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily for two weeks, then one drop two times daily for two weeks. The dosing of FML® suspension may be reduced, but care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely."
The injunction "not to discontinue therapy prematurely" is repeated several times in the package insert and also on the package itself. Such instructions are not given for Loteprednol (Alrex or Lotemax) - which I've also used for less than 4 weeks with no problems.
See also: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Eye-Car...ng/show/605606
I've seen four doctors none of whom can explain what is likely to happen when you discontinue this med --not suddenly or abruptly-- but prematurely. If I could find an answer to this question, I figure I'd be on the road to healing. Thanks so much.
~Gerri
(i) for four weeks in early 2011 at 4X/day for 2 weeks; then 2X/day for 2 weeks - did not notice much improvement;
(ii) for four weeks in May 2013, together with Restasis at 2X/day for 2 weeks; then 1X/day for two weeks - my eyes stung a whole lot during treatment but at the end of treatment they felt wonderful;
(iii) for 4 days at 2X/day followed by 1X/day for 3 days. This last time triggered all my problems.
Now, the instructions for this medication (which I re-read too late) are as follows: "Instill one drop into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily for two weeks, then one drop two times daily for two weeks. The dosing of FML® suspension may be reduced, but care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely."
The injunction "not to discontinue therapy prematurely" is repeated several times in the package insert and also on the package itself. Such instructions are not given for Loteprednol (Alrex or Lotemax) - which I've also used for less than 4 weeks with no problems.
See also: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Eye-Car...ng/show/605606
I've seen four doctors none of whom can explain what is likely to happen when you discontinue this med --not suddenly or abruptly-- but prematurely. If I could find an answer to this question, I figure I'd be on the road to healing. Thanks so much.
~Gerri
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