Alaway vs Zaditor
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| This medication is used to prevent and treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic/seasonal conjunctivitis). Ketotifen is an antihistamine for the eye that treats allergic symptoms by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine). It is also a mast cell stabilizer that prevents allergic reactions by reducing the release of natural substances that cause an allergic reaction. | This medication is used to prevent and treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic/seasonal conjunctivitis). Ketotifen is an antihistamine for the eye that treats allergic symptoms by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine). It is also a mast cell stabilizer that prevents allergic reactions by reducing the release of natural substances that cause an allergic reaction. | |||
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Reviews
| Add Alaway review I use OTC brand, less costly than precription form, Zaditor. Ease of use, very slight irritation each use, but goes away almost instantly. As long as I have a need for this medication, I will go with OTC brand. I have used Zaditor with great success, but the Alaway was less expensive so I tried it. The Alaway drops stung horribly: eyes watered, tears ran, nose ran. After recovery, the drops 'worked', but too much initial drama. I'm back to the Zaditor. Since both brands contain the same active ingredient, I've no idea why Alaway was such an initial assault. | Add Zaditor review This medicine relieved about 60% the itching in my eyes due to seasonal allergies, but it also dried my eyes out a great deal and made them extra sensitive to light. Also, I am very sensitive to the side effects of antihistimines and after several days of use felt very sleepy all day. Because I have environmental allergies, I find it difficult to find medication that work for me long-term. A friend of mine suggested Zaditor since it was and OTC drug. I tried it (although I didn't consult my doctor first). I found that it worked beautifully for my alleriy eye issues, eslpecially the itchy, burning and pressure I feel when my allerigies are over acting. I'd highly recommend Zaditor. | |||
