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Compare Vevye vs. Restasis

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  • Vevye (cyclosporine)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)
  • Vevye (cyclosporine)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)

  • Summary of Vevye vs. Restasis

    Summary for Calcineurin inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Vevye (cyclosporine) is a prescription eye drop that treats signs and symptoms of dry eyes. It's a preservative-free medication that has been shown to work after 4 weeks. You need to use it twice per day, about 12 hours apart. Common side effects include changes in vision and instillation site reactions like eye irritation or burning and stinging in the eye.

    Summary for Immunosuppressant
    Prescription only

    Cyclosporine eye drops, also known by the brand names Restasis and Restasis MultiDose, treat dry eye in people 16 years and older. It's an immunosuppressant called a calcineurin inhibitor, and it helps with tear production. Cyclosporine (Restasis) comes in single-use vials and multi-dose bottles. Only the single-use vials have a generic version. The eye drops are used twice every day. The most common side effect is a burning feeling in the eye, which usually gets better as you continue to use the medication.

  • Indications of Vevye vs. Restasis

    Indications for
    •Dry eyes in adults
    Indications for
    •Dry eye in people 16 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Vevye vs. Restasis

    Pros and Const for Calcineurin inhibitor
    Pros
    •Shown to work after 4 weeks
    •Is a preservative-free eye drop
    Cons
    •Needs to be taken twice per day
    •Might be difficult for some people to administer correctly
    Pros and Const for Immunosuppressant
    Pros
    •Helps your eye make its own tears
    •Can use with other lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
    •Available as single-use vials and multi-dose bottles
    Cons
    •Need to use twice a day
    •Can take a long time (up to 6 months) to see improvement in dry eyes
    •Commonly causes a burning sensation in the eye

  • Common Side Effects of Vevye vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Instillation-site reactions (e.g., eye irritation, burning and stinging in the eye) (8%)
    •Lower vision sharpness (3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning sensation in the eye (17%)

  • Warnings of Vevye vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye injury or infection
    •Use with contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Avoid use with contact lenses

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