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Below are Optivar (Azelastine Ophthalmic) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Optivar has an overall score of 6. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 6. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Optivar review by 36 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |   |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | dry, allergic eyes |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 drop 2x/day (dosage frequency: 1x) for the period of 1x |
| Other conditions: | | eye fatigue |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | relieved some of the itching |
| Side effects: | | blurred vision for 90 seconds after administering; burning sensation |
| Comments: | | Was prescribed for 1 month for dry, itchy eyes. I took Optivar for 5 days, then called the ophtamologist about the burning sensation. He advised me to discontinue the Optivar and wrote a prescription for Alrex. |
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