Just switched to Bepreve 1.5% Opth Drops for my allergies - what are your experiences?
Hey all, I recently switched to Bepotastine ophthalmic drops (Bepreve 1.5% Opth Drops 10ml) to manage my eye allergies after several years of using other medications and I'm curious to hear others thoughts. I suffer from seasonal allergies that drive me nuts every spring and summer. My doctor recommended these drops because they work by blocking the substances in the body that cause allergic symptoms and by stabilizing cells that release these substances. Unfortunately, I've had some minor irritation, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue! Additionally, I want to know if anyone has had a bad reaction like a rash or difficulty breathing. I'm also curious if anyone has experienced a bad taste in their mouth from these drops, and if so how did you deal with it? I'm really hoping to get some good tips on how to make this work for me. I've seen some pretty serious side effects listed and I want to hear from people who have used this medication long term.
I've had no issues with Bepreve for 4 years. I get bad allergies in the spring and it's been a lifesaver. It's the first thing I stock up on before allergy season. I've had to take a break a couple of times due to work, and when I miss a few days it just makes me realize how much I really need it. I was really skeptical at first, but I'm so happy I stuck with it.
I was on this for two years and it was a game-changer! I did have a few headaches at the beginning, but they went away after a while. Just make sure to follow the instructions carefully and you'll be fine. Also, never leave your eye drop container open and lying around.
I think the drops sometimes give me a panic attack. I started getting a tight feeling in my chest. It's really hard to explain. I thought it was an allergic reaction at first, but I got checked out and it was actually just a panic attack. The doctor said it can happen with any eyedrop.
Always use allergy meds with caution. I've heard some users have had bad reactions. Always consult with a doctor when changing meds.
I gave these a try and they were better than nothing, but they weren't amazing. I still had some itching, but it was much less severe.
Be careful with other allergy meds while using Bepreve. Sometimes the combo can cause weird things to happen. And always check your eye drops for any weird looking particles. It probably means that you should toss it out.