Xiidra Eye Drops: Effective for Dry Eyes or Just Hype?
I started using Xiidra 5% Ophth Sol Singles 5s to treat my dry eye disease. It's supposed to reduce inflammation on the surface of your eyes, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle. Have any of you tried it? How stable are your results? The side effects listed are a bit scary, especially the urgent ones like allergic reactions. I've experienced some eye irritation and a slight change in taste, but nothing too severe. Have any of you had bad experiences with this medication? Or maybe I'm just being paranoid and it's really helping. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
I'm lucky I found this thread. I’ve been considering Xiidra but now I’m not sure. Has anyone tried any other alternatives or had success switching if Xiaidra wasn't working?
My mom has been using it and has had no issues so far. She says it's been a lifesaver for her dry eyes. Just make sure to keep an eye on any weird symptoms. It's also good to check if your insurance is covering it, because it's pretty pricey.
I've switched to a different eye drop after experiencing blurred vision with Xiidra. I can't risk that, especially when I'm driving or at work. It's a bummer because it did help with the dryness.
I've tried it and it was not worth it. My eyes felt way more irritated than they normally did.
I've been using it on and off, and honestly, I think it's better than some other eye drops I've tried. The change in taste is weird but manageable.
I totally agree with the comment about allergic reactions. I'm going to recommend this to my doctor and see what she says. I've heard of one guy who developed a swollen eyelid, which sounds pretty miserable