Moisturizing eyedrops

Jean T. Szabo
Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Anyone have the name of an over-the-counter eyedrop to use to moisturize eyes. Eyes watering quite a lot, itchy. SE of Taxotere?

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  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
    #2
    I've used these for dry eyes
    This is over- the- counter and recommended by my Retinal specialist: Genteal,moderate strength.CHeck with your Oncology provider just to be sure these would be adequate for your needs.It comes in three strengths. I purchased mine at Walgreens. The local CVS did not have them.
    Hope this helps.
    Hugs,K
  • Jean T. Szabo
    Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
    #3
    KayNYC said:

    I've used these for dry eyes
    This is over- the- counter and recommended by my Retinal specialist: Genteal,moderate strength.CHeck with your Oncology provider just to be sure these would be adequate for your needs.It comes in three strengths. I purchased mine at Walgreens. The local CVS did not have them.
    Hope this helps.
    Hugs,K

    Genteal
    Thank you, will see Onc. on Tuesday, the 30th when getting Chemo #3. Will ask him then.
    Think it would be all right to get it before then?
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
    #4
    Jean T. Szabo said:

    Genteal
    Thank you, will see Onc. on Tuesday, the 30th when getting Chemo #3. Will ask him then.
    Think it would be all right to get it before then?

    also check with your pharmacist...
    Might be a good idea to speak with pharmacist in the meantime and see what is available over the counter until you check with your Onc.
    Hugs,K
  • Jean T. Szabo
    Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
    #5
    KayNYC said:

    also check with your pharmacist...
    Might be a good idea to speak with pharmacist in the meantime and see what is available over the counter until you check with your Onc.
    Hugs,K

    Pharmacist
    Thank you!! Will do that; also have to check my checkbook. Things are getting "tight" near the 1st of the month. So many "little" side effects to deal with in addition to the known ones.
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #6
    KayNYC said:

    also check with your pharmacist...
    Might be a good idea to speak with pharmacist in the meantime and see what is available over the counter until you check with your Onc.
    Hugs,K

    I use Visine natural tears
    I use Visine natural tears formula for dry eye. Sounds strange but your eyes express more tears when they are dry. The natural tears was recommended by my oncol. But like Kay said ask your oncol. for his/her recommedation.
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    #7
    Hi Jean, I don't know when
    Hi Jean, I don't know when you had your last taxotere but it might be an allergic rx to it. That's why they give you steroids with it. To prevent an allergic rx. Ask your onc or nurse about it. Just a thought....hope it clears up soon.
    jan
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #8
    KayNYC said:

    also check with your pharmacist...
    Might be a good idea to speak with pharmacist in the meantime and see what is available over the counter until you check with your Onc.
    Hugs,K

    I have used Systane Ultra.
    I have used Systane Ultra. I bought it at Walgreens, but, I think you can find it any drug store. My ophthalmologist recommended it.

    Jan
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #9
    phoenixrising said:

    Hi Jean, I don't know when
    Hi Jean, I don't know when you had your last taxotere but it might be an allergic rx to it. That's why they give you steroids with it. To prevent an allergic rx. Ask your onc or nurse about it. Just a thought....hope it clears up soon.
    jan

    i also used systane, my
    i also used systane, my opthamologist recomended it. I do not have to use it off off chemo, so this does not last forever.
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #10
    I used Visine moisturizing
    I used Visine moisturizing drops worked well for me.
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #11
    smalldoggroomer said:

    I used Visine moisturizing
    I used Visine moisturizing drops worked well for me.

    I also use Visine. You can
    I also use Visine. You can get it anywhere.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #12
    carkris said:

    i also used systane, my
    i also used systane, my opthamologist recomended it. I do not have to use it off off chemo, so this does not last forever.

    Systane Eye Drops
    I use systane. My ophthalmologist also recommended it for dry eyes.


    Sue :)
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #13
    Jean T. Szabo said:

    Genteal
    Thank you, will see Onc. on Tuesday, the 30th when getting Chemo #3. Will ask him then.
    Think it would be all right to get it before then?

    What did your oncologist say
    What did your oncologist say Jean? He would know better than us. I also just use Visine.

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