I have been using Ziidra for about 7 weeks, morning and night, 1 drop in each eye. My continuous tearing problem with severe dry eye has improved greatly. I have minimal and short-term burning so that is no problem. I would like to taper down in the last 2 weeks of my prescription, not covered by insurance and as I'm on Medicare, no discounts on Xiidra are permitted. Has anyone tried just using the drop at night for a few weeks before stopping--Other than extreme fatigue and very bright store lighting, I am doing so well now--can really manage with occasional artificial tears. I do rub my lids with hexane free, certified organic castor oil both morning and night and that seems to help lid soreness. I am hoping to end this saga and would like some tips on best way to go.
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Originally posted by robynfrance View PostI have been using Ziidra for about 7 weeks, morning and night, 1 drop in each eye. My continuous tearing problem with severe dry eye has improved greatly. I have minimal and short-term burning so that is no problem. I would like to taper down in the last 2 weeks of my prescription, not covered by insurance and as I'm on Medicare, no discounts on Xiidra are permitted. Has anyone tried just using the drop at night for a few weeks before stopping--Other than extreme fatigue and very bright store lighting, I am doing so well now--can really manage with occasional artificial tears. I do rub my lids with hexane free, certified organic castor oil both morning and night and that seems to help lid soreness. I am hoping to end this saga and would like some tips on best way to go.
Doesn't Medicare have a prescription drug plan that can help pay for the prescription cost?. I know father is on Medicare with a prescription plan pays for a lot of drugs. The amount of pills he takes is ridiculous.
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Hi guys!
What's your experience with using Xiidra long term? I intially found great relief with these drops but now I feel like effect might be declining and suddenly they sting/itch more than before. I am also thinking whether there could be some long term side effects that are not known, as they have not been on the marked that long. Any thoughts? and does anyone know what the main differences are between xriidra and restasis? is one meant to work better for people with an autoimmune disease for example?
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Originally posted by Ingrid2309 View Postdoes anyone know what the main differences are between xriidra and restasis?
https://crstoday.com/articles/2016-j...-therapeutics/
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Q: If a patient is maintained well on Restasis, would there be any benefit from switching the patient to Xiidra?
A: We don’t know for sure, unless they are still symptomatic. But if they are maintained well, then probably not. We’ll learn more as we treat more patients.
Q: Is there a potential synergistic effect with Restasis that might suggest a benefit of dual therapy?
A: There could be; Xiidra affects activation, recruitment and downstream inflammation, while Restasis has overlap but primarily prevents migrating T-cells. So, once controlled with Restasis, there may not be a need. But early in the condition the two may be very additive, or Xiidra may be used alone to gain control of the disease. There is still a lot to learn from early patient experiences.
Sufferer due to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
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Originally posted by bobf View PostIs anyone on Xiidra with punctal plugs in at the same time? Is it safe to do both therapies together?Sufferer due to Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
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Originally posted by Ingrid2309 View PostHi guys!
What's your experience with using Xiidra long term? I intially found great relief with these drops but now I feel like effect might be declining and suddenly they sting/itch more than before.
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