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Compare Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

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  • Bepotastine (Bepreve)
    Olopatadine (Pataday)
  • Bepotastine (Bepreve)
    Olopatadine (Pataday)

  • Summary of Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

    Summary for Antihistamine
    Prescription only

    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.

    Summary for Antihistamine

    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.

  • Indications of Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

    Indications for
    •Itchy eyes related to allergies
    Indications for
    •Temporary relief of allergy eye symptoms, such as itchy and red eyes

  • Pros and Cons of Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

    Pros and Const for Antihistamine
    Pros
    •Relieves itchy eyes due to allergies
    •Few side effects
    •Works within 15 minutes and lasts for at least 8 hours
    Cons
    •Not available over the counter; needs a prescription from a healthcare professional
    •Can cause a bad taste in the mouth
    •Not for eye itchiness or irritation caused by infections or contact lenses
    Pros and Const for Antihistamine
    Pros
    •Works within minutes to help relieve itchy and red eyes from allergies
    •Safe for children over 2 years old
    •Available over the counter
    Cons
    •Not for irritation caused by eye infections, contact lenses, or dry eye
    •Contains preservatives, which can cause eye irritation
    •Must take out contact lenses first before using

  • Common Side Effects of Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

    Common Side Effects for
    •Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using (25%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Blurry vision
    •Burning or stinging in the eye
    •Feeling like something is in the eye
    •Common cold symptoms
    •Sore throat

  • Warnings of Bepotastine vs. Olopatadine

    Common Side Effects for
    •Avoid getting the dropper tip and medication contaminated
    •Must remove contact lenses before using
    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eyes only
    •Remove contact lenses before use

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