Lotemax User Reviews & Ratings

• T L...
• November 11, 2015

For Iritis "I went to my doctor for general eye irritation and most likely an incorrect fitting of my current contacts, which is causing eye irritation. I was prescribed Lotemax, 1 drop in each eye, 4 x day. Obviously, Lotemax is a steroid. I have no history of anxiety or mental illness. After the first day, I noticed I was having weird thoughts that I couldn't get out of my head. In the days that followed, I started to have severe anxiety with full-blown panic attacks. I was scared to be around my husband, and my children worried that I might cause them harm or them harming themselves, or somehow being subjected to harm... my worst fear. I was manic with worry and paranoia and cried repeatedly. I stopped the meds, and the symptoms started to disappear."

• Eye...
• April 9, 2012

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "I am at an advanced stage of Keratoconus and can no longer see out of one eye. My eye hurts considerably every morning, but the Lotemax drops help with pain. The only side effect I had was a mild rash on my chin."

• Pam...
• May 26, 2015

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "I was prescribed Lotemax for eye pain, burning, crying, itching, and swelling of my eyes due to allergies. I felt immediate relief! The sclera (white of eye) felt comfortable instantly. I haven't had any burning, itching, or tearing in 5 days. The only drawback is it's a steroid and can only be used for 7 days."

• myg...
• January 13, 2016

For Conjunctivitis "What a nightmare! I normally do not have adverse reactions to prescriptions, but I had such severe eye pain when using these drops that I had to be taken into the ER of Bascom Palmer Eye Hospital in Miami, where it took multiple medical personnel a long time to even pry my eyes open-I was literally screaming in pain. If you've ever experienced kidney stones (I have), imagine that continuous sharp pain but all in your eyes. I thought I would never see again. This side effect of Map-Dot Corneal Dystrophy (Corneal Erosion Episode) from these drops is unbelievable. Please do not use these drops if there is an alternative available to you. Ask your doctor to recommend something else. I have no problems with Tobradex, which is also a steroid drop."

• Jan...
• February 3, 2021

For Conjunctivitis "I share the same experience as T-Lee below in 2015. I've never had any mental health problems, but after a week of taking Lotemax for dry eye and inflammation, I started to have dark thoughts, which turned into extreme anxiety. When I say extreme, so extreme I thought the only way to end the episode was to harm myself. I luckily told those close to me what was happening and tried to work through each episode. I thought I was going insane, I even set up a course of anti-anxiety medication and counseling with my GP. Until my mum, who was comforting me and helping me look after my children (because I couldn't), looked up the side effects of Lotemax and saw the reviews, most notably the one from T. Lee. I was so relieved I wasn't going mad, and now I have stopped the drops for two days, the anxiety is fading. I also have a urinary tract infection, which when I checked is another side effect."

• Jim...
• May 11, 2020

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "My doctor originally prescribed Lotemax. I almost fell off the chair when I was told the price. I asked my doctor if he could prescribe Loteprednol Etabonate instead. He did, and I was much happier with a $10 copay."

• Gel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2022

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "Absolutely no reason for this drug to cost so much other than Bausch & Lomb corporate greed. Additionally, the gel doesn’t dispense correctly. If pride wasn’t such a huge problem for B&L, I encourage B&L to work with a real industry leader such as Alcon. Overpriced, ineffective, lousy dispensing method, and poor manufacturing defines Bausch & Lomb as it regards Lotemax gel."

• Fer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2015

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "I was prescribed Lotemax following PRK surgery. I had no problems or side effects. My ophthalmologist said it was also useful for allergic reactions of the eye (painful swelling and burning). So I have continued to use it for that purpose. My only side effect is blurred vision for about 5 to 10 minutes after I use it. Otherwise, this is a wonderful solution to inflammation and burning of the eye."

• N_E...
• May 3, 2015

For Iritis "Works very well to treat dry eyes. The out-of-pocket (and list) price for 5 ml, 0.5% is outrageous: $95/240. In Canada, you get a list price for that same medicine (Lotemax 0.5%) of $109 for 15 ml (1/6th)! Who's pocketing the difference?"

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2023

For Iritis "I am thankful for the prescription from my doctor. I thought I simply had allergies, but she diagnosed my problem and gave careful instructions for the use. The itching, watering, and deep pain were relieved after my use. I had no side effects. I was able to apply the drops myself."

• Jol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2022

For Conjunctivitis "I had this for stubborn eye inflammation after a diagnosis of subconjunctival hemorrhage. This horrible pharma company makes their samples in full strength, and their normal bottle approved by my insurance is watered down."

• Bli...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 15, 2019

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "Used Lotemax, and my optic nerve was damaged and now blind in the eye."

• ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2020

For Postoperative Ocular Inflammation "They are easy to put in. Don't forget to shake the bottle before instilling the drop. I noticed my eyelashes lengthening with continued use."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "Started working within a day."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2017

For Cyclitis "I had a blocked tear duct with inflammation, and this worked almost instantly after trying other drops."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2019

For Conjunctivitis "The bottle is very difficult to open, and you can waste some of the medication opening it. At the price it was, I don't want to lose a drop."