I am now using restasis, I feel that the price is bad enough, but to tell you to use one drop out of an entire vile then throw the rest away is too much. Why if you are extremely careful can you not use the rest of the vile at 150.00 a RX? Published: November 03, 2007 ::

I began using Restasis for dry eyes at my optometrist's recommendation. I have had Lasik surgery and persistent dryness prior to the surgery. The Restasis drops were very expensive, and my doctor told me to use the vials multiple times, which I did (the directions say use them only once). The drops burned my eyes, blurred my vision and gave me a bad runny nose and post-nasal drip. I contacted the manufacturer about my problems and they advised me to immediately discontinue the product. The pharmacy would not refund the $90 I spent, so I wasted my money, my time and caused worse dryness to my eyes. I now use an HLA supplement for dry eyes and it is working great! I also use Bion Tears, which works much better than Restasis did for me. Published: May 20, 2008 ::

I seem to be having unusual feelings of mild pain in my neck glands. Have no idea if this is one of those hidden side effects. I wonder if anyone else has had this happen. It stops when I stop the med and returns when I use it again. Published: November 23, 2007 ::

My eye dr told me to use a single vial for a.m. and p.m. dosage--of course, taking precautions to avoid contamination. I used the drops for a couple of years and then noticed the burning upon application returned worse than when I first started. The burning lingered and became a problem with my work, so I stopped using it for several months. Having 2 new boxes left, I started using Restasis again a few weeks ago. The last few days I have had a burning sensation at the back of my throat. I had this problem awhile back when I was on Restasis and did not associate it with the drops. My family dr diagnosed it as acid reflux at that time. I began drinking PH balanced water, as I was told it could help acid reflux. The burning sensation,went away; so I assumed the water was indeed helping. I did not associate the burning sensation at the back of my throat w/Restasis. A few weeks ago, I stopped using the water and about that time started using the Restasis again. The burning sensation at the back of my throat has returned, and I am wondering if the drops are irritating my throat. Does anyone have any input concerning this? Published: March 20, 2008 ::

The side effects I have experienced: burning, itching, redness, blurred vision and runny nose, are far worse than the dry eye problem I was previously treating with over-the-counter natural tear replacements. The medication is very expensive and is not worth the price or the discomfort for me. I was unable to return my unused vials at the pharmacy. I'd recommend researching this product thoroughly and asking your eye doctor questions before spending money for the drug. I believe my thyroid condition and menopausal state contribute to the fact that this drug didn't help me; take these factors into consideration if you are considering using Restasis. Published: February 12, 2008 ::

These drops made my vision so blurry I couldn't drive. Since it has cyclosporine in it which is an immunosuppressive drug which raised my blood sugar level very high (I'm diabetic). So anyone who has a blood sugar problem shouldn't use it. It also gave me nose bleeds. Since it does suppress the immune system it probably explains why some people on here are getting infections in their eyes. I quit it after a few days and my pharmacy gave me my money back....maybe they know! Published: January 14, 2009 ::

For years, I was suffering from dry eyes and had eye pain, blurriness, and difficulty opening my eyes when I awoke in the morning. After a few days of using the Restasis, I have noticed a huge improvement. I no longer use eye drops throughout the day or gels at night. I have a slight burning sensation after inserting the drops, but it doesn't last long. It really helps to press on your tear ducts for about 1-2 minutes after inserting the drops. This prevents the drops from getting into your sinuses, which can cause your nose to run. Published: March 11, 2008 ::