Loteprednol
(Lotemax)
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(Lotemax)
Get free couponsSummary for Lotemax
Prescription only
Loteprednol (Lotemax) is a steroid eye medication that comes in many strengths and forms to treat various eye conditions including recent eye surgery, dry eye, inflammation, and seasonal allergies.
Indications for Lotemax
- Dry eye disease
- Eye inflammation conditions
- Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
- Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies
Pros and Cons for Lotemax
Pros
- Applied directly where the pain or inflammation is
- Causes fewer serious side effects than oral medications
- Available as a suspension, gel, and ointment form
Cons
- Slows healing and raises your risk of eye infection
- May have to be used up to four times a day
- Most forms are brand name only and may be expensive.
Common Side Effects for Lotemax
- Blurry vision
- Burning after placing the drops into the eye
- Itching
- Feeling like there's something in your eye
Warnings for Lotemax
- HIGH EYE PRESSURE (GLAUCOMA)
- CATARACTS
- NEW OR WORSENED INFECTION
- EYE INJURY OR DAMAGE
- CONTACT LENS USE
Summary for Lotemax
Prescription only
Loteprednol (Lotemax) is a steroid eye medication that comes in many strengths and forms to treat various eye conditions including recent eye surgery, dry eye, inflammation, and seasonal allergies.
Indications for Lotemax
- Dry eye disease
- Eye inflammation conditions
- Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
- Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies
Pros and Cons for Lotemax
Pros
- Applied directly where the pain or inflammation is
- Causes fewer serious side effects than oral medications
- Available as a suspension, gel, and ointment form
Cons
- Slows healing and raises your risk of eye infection
- May have to be used up to four times a day
- Most forms are brand name only and may be expensive.
Common Side Effects for Lotemax
- Blurry vision
- Burning after placing the drops into the eye
- Itching
- Feeling like there's something in your eye
Warnings for Lotemax
- HIGH EYE PRESSURE (GLAUCOMA)
- CATARACTS
- NEW OR WORSENED INFECTION
- EYE INJURY OR DAMAGE
- CONTACT LENS USE
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