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Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

Bepotastine (Bepreve) is an allergy eye drop for people over the age of 2. It's an antihistamine medication that helps with itchy eyes from allergies. The typical dosing is to put 1 drop of the medication into the affected eye(s) twice a day. It can sometimes leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth as a side effect, even though you use the medication as an eye drop. You need a prescription from a healthcare professional for both the brand-name and generic version.

• Itchy eyes related to allergies

• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using (25%)

• Avoid getting the dropper tip and medication contaminated
• Must remove contact lenses before using

Olopatadine (Pataday) is an over-the-counter (OTC) allergy eye drop for adults and children 2 years and up. It works as an antihistamine to help relieve itchy and red eyes from allergies. There are 3 types of olopatadine eye drops (Pataday). There's a lower-strength version that's used twice a day. Regular-strength and extra-strength versions that are used once a day are also available. Some side effects include blurry vision and dry eye.

• Temporary relief of allergy eye symptoms, such as itchy and red eyes

• Blurry vision
• Burning or stinging in the eye
• Feeling like something is in the eye
• Common cold symptoms
• Sore throat

• For use in the eyes only
• Remove contact lenses before use