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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Zaditor, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	84.6%	0%	15.4%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	84.6%	7.7%	7.7%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	92.3%	0%	7.7%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Zaditor Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Blurred Vision	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%
Cold Symptoms	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Fatigue	92.3%	0%	7.7%	0%	0%
Headache	76.9%	15.4%	0%	7.7%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stinging Sensation	66.7%	16.7%	16.7%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Zaditor

09 Apr 2011

Doesn't really work...I think Claritin works much better.

—Posted by Anonymous

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09 Apr 2011

Doesn't sting your eyes like Visine and stops the itching, but doesn't help the redness.

—Posted by Anonymous

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09 Apr 2011

Doesn't really work...just burns your eyes. I would try something else.

—Posted by Anonymous

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11 Mar 2011

I used to use Optivar, then I switched to Zaditor because I heard it works better. However, Zaditor didn't really help the itching. I switched back to Optivar and it works much better, except I experience more stinging with Optivar than Zaditor when I first use the drops.

—Posted by Anonymous

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15 Mar 2011

If Optivar works, but you experience stinging, you may want to try some other anti-histamine eye drops. For example, you could try Emadine, Livostin, Visine-A or Patanol. It doesn't hurt to switch things up to find the best medication for you...don't settle with one that gives you side effects unless you absolutely have to. Good luck.

—Posted by PBrooks

28 Jan 2011

After using Zaditor for a year, the condition got worse. I found out after a year that the eyes were "angry" (according to the eye specialist who finally treated my son after being misdiagnose). Ended up taking antibiotics and steroids. Not happy at all!

—Posted by Anonymous

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09 Mar 2011

The symptoms your son was experiencing may have been the result of a bacterial infection, as opposed to allergies, which is probably the reason your eye specialist prescribed the antibiotics. This is example highlights the importance of getting a diagnoses from a health care professional before self-medicating. Zaditor is primarily effective in the case of allergic conjunctivitis, but won't target the root of the problem in the case of bacteria-induced conjunctivitis. I would always take the safe route and get a checkup, especially with children, before self-medicating. I hope your son is doing better.

—Posted by plb06001