Pataday (reaction)

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BitBit Regular Member Date Joined Oct 2007 Total Posts : 44	Posted 8/23/2008 12:58 PM (GMT -6)
	I was given Pataday for eye allergies and now my eyes are red and swollen. It seems I have reacted to the drops. Any suggestions on how to relieve the redness and swelling? thanks. Back to Top

Razzle Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2007 Total Posts : 4415	Posted 8/23/2008 5:23 PM (GMT -6)
	Might be a reaction to the drug or to a preservative in the eyedrops. Antihistamine eye drops may help ~ I've had good luck with Opcon-A (sold over-the-counter). Also, Zaditor is now available over-the-counter and may help too. Good luck, -Razzle Chronic Lyme Disease, Gluten & Sulfite Sensitivity, Many Food/Inhalant/Medication Allergies & Intolerances, Asthma, Gut issues (dysmotility, non-specific inflammation), UCTD ("Secondary Lupus-Like Syndrome"), Osteoporosis, Anemia, Lymphopenia, intermittant Pancytopenia, chronic malabsorption/malnutrition, etc.; Currently TPN-dependent. Meds: Zofran, Vitamin B12 Shots, Heparin (to flush PICC line). Back to Top

Red_34 Forum Moderator Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 8/24/2008 6:51 AM (GMT -6)
	I agree that a short term course of antihistamine eye drops might get the redness out and you can try using cool wash clothes on your eyes to ease the swelling. ^{@--->--SHERRY--<---@} ^{Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC} ^{~Left sided Uc-'92-Colazal(9 daily),6mp(50-100mgs),Prilosec,Biotin,Forvia,Pro-BioUnable to tolerate Asacol, Rowasa or Canasa}^{~Year-round allergies-Singulair, Allegra}^{~Secondary Reynauds Syndrome-'04-Norvasc~Spinal Stenosis(?)}^{~Sacroiliitis}^{-epidural injections~bulging and herniated discs C5/C6 & C6/C7~3rd epidural injection 9/4, Neurontin and Skelaxin} ^{To help Healingwell - click here: DONATE} http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

Chartreux Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2006 Total Posts : 9661	Posted 8/24/2008 8:56 AM (GMT -6)
	Awe, so sorry you've had an allergic reaction, Call your doctor when you can to let him/her know of your reaction. I agree that a cool wash cloth might help with the swelling, but instead of using another eye drop, if your not allergic to benadryl then take some benadryl by mouth for the allergic reaction. Keep us posted as to how your doing and don't forget to call the doctor about this reaction! Soft hugz and hope your feeling better soon..... ************************ * Asthma * Allergies * Osteoarthritis * Spinal Stenosis * Mild DDD * Enlarged Pituitary Gland * Fibromyalgia ************************* Patient: "I always see spots with my eyes" Doctor: "Didn't the new glasses help?" Patient "Yes, now I see the spots clearer" Back to Top

BitBit Regular Member Date Joined Oct 2007 Total Posts : 44	Posted 8/24/2008 5:22 PM (GMT -6)
	I tried all of oyur suggestions and called the doctor. Now they have me on a steroid eye drop called Alrex. According to the package insert, I should be see ing results within two days. it has been one full day, and no significant improvement. Anyone ever use this eye drop? Thanks for your help. Back to Top

Chartreux Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2006 Total Posts : 9661	Posted 8/25/2008 8:20 AM (GMT -6)
	Try to remain calm, I know that can be hard but what the doctor ordered for you should work soon, just give it a lil time as you had a bad reaction...I've used pataday eye drops with a problem. Sure hope your feeling better soon...Keep us posted Lots of well wishes and soft hugz....... ************************ * Asthma * Allergies * Osteoarthritis * Spinal Stenosis * Mild DDD * Enlarged Pituitary Gland * Fibromyalgia ************************* Patient: "I always see spots with my eyes" Doctor: "Didn't the new glasses help?" Patient "Yes, now I see the spots clearer" Back to Top

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