Restasis (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse event following the use of RESTASIS ^® was ocular burning (17%).

Other events reported in 1% to 5% of patients included conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus, stinging, and visual disturbance (most often blurring).

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED RESTASIS SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Restasis side effects / adverse reactions in 54 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-10-03

Patient: 54 year old female

Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Hot Flush, Palpitations

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Restasis

Other drugs received by patient: Iron; Aspirin; Multiple Vitamins; Flaxseed OIL

Possible Restasis side effects / adverse reactions in 54 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-10-04

Patient: 54 year old female

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Chest Discomfort, Hot Flush, Palpitations

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Restasis

Other drugs received by patient: Flaxseed OIL; Aspirin; Multiple Vitamins; Iron

Possible Restasis side effects / adverse reactions in 48 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-06

Patient: 48 year old female weighing 72.7 kg (159.9 pounds)

Reactions: Eye Irritation, Drug Ineffective, DRY Eye

Suspect drug(s):
Restasis