Patanol vs Zaditor
 | Patanol |  | Zaditor |  |
| This medication is an antihistamine used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies. This medication is not recommended for the treatment of eye irritation due to wearing contact lenses. | 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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| Add Patanol review I suffer from red, scratchy and/or watery eyes. I used only one drop, per eye, per day, rather than 2, due to the cost. I probably would have had better relief if I'd used the drops as prescribed, but I wanted to stretch out my $133 (after insurance) for as long as possible. I'm searching for something OTC because I'm not getting a refill. Best eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis. Others I tried just don't work like this one. Worth the extra cost. | 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. | |||
