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Compare Xiidra alternatives<\/a>\u00a0| Cequa<\/a> | Lacrisert<\/a> | Restasis<\/a> | Eysuvis<\/a> | Tyrvaya<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Xiidra is the brand name of an ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage dry eye disease. It is produced by Novartis pharmaceuticals and has the generic name lifitegrast ophthalmic solution. It is with the drug class of fairly new lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) antagonists, and its exact mechanism of working is unknown. The medication is successful in combating dry eyes as it inhibits certain proteins (LFA-1 from interacting with ICAM-1) that cause the body to not make enough tears, produce poor quality tears, or to keep eyes moist. Chronic dry eye disease may cause blurred vision and is typically seen more in adults, women, people with certain medical conditions, and from the use of certain medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although quite effective against dry eye syndrome, there are some potential side effects of Xiidra usage. Some unwanted symptoms may include eye irritation, dysgeusia (unusual taste sensation), blurred vision, headache, redness, eye irritation, eye discharge, and itching sensations in the eye. More serious adverse reactions associated with the use of Xiidra include anaphylaxis, angioedema, and severe allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Eye health 101: How to protect vision and keep your eyes healthy<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Xiidra?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many clinical studies attest to the improvement of symptoms of dry eye disease with the use of Xiidra; however many times an alternative may still be needed. Side effects from the medication, ineffectiveness, costs, and even lack of availability may all be reasons that an alternative may be sought out in place of Xiidra. An ophthalmology healthcare provider will be able to help find alternatives to prescribing Xiidra if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Xiidra alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nCoupons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xiidra<\/a> (lifitegrast ophthalmic)<\/td>\nDry eye disease<\/td>\n0.05% solution: 1 drop in eye every 12 hours<\/td>\nXiidra coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cequa<\/a> (cyclosporine ophthalmic)<\/td>\nOcular dryness, inflammation associated<\/td>\n0.09% Solution: 1 drop in affected eye every 12 hours<\/td>\nCequa coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eysuvis<\/a> (loteprednol ophthalmic)<\/td>\nShort term treatment for dry eye disease<\/td>\n0.25% Suspension: 1-2 drops in eye 4 times a day for up to 2 weeks<\/td>\nEysuvis coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lacrisert <\/a>(hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic)<\/td>\nModerate to severe ocular dryness, exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, recurrent corneal erosions<\/td>\n5 mg insert: Apply insert to eye daily<\/td>\nLacrisert coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restasis<\/a> (cyclosporine ophthalmic)<\/td>\nOcular dryness, inflammation associated<\/td>\n0.05% solution: 1 drop to eye every 12 hours<\/td>\nRestasis coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retaine HPMC <\/a>(hypromellose ophthalmic)<\/td>\nOcular dryness<\/td>\n3% solution: 1-2 drops to eye as needed<\/td>\nRetaine HPMC coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retaine MGD<\/a> (mineral oil ophthalmic)<\/td>\nModerate to severe ocular dryness<\/td>\n30 ophthalmic emulsion plastic container<\/td>\nRetaine MGD coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retaine PM<\/a> (mineral oil\/ white petrolatum ophthalmic)<\/td>\nOcular dryness<\/td>\n5 gram tube: apply 0.25 inch ribbon to conjunctival sac(s) as needed<\/td>\nRetaine PM coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tyrvaya (varenicline nasal)<\/td>\nDry eye disease<\/td>\n0.03 mg\/actuation of spray: 1 spray per nostril every 12 hours<\/td>\nTyrvaya coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Xiidra<\/span><\/h3>\n