User Reviews - XIBROM Opht
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Reviewer: Marsha, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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First bottle dic not take care of the problem. Tiny bottle is $257.00. I find this outrageous. Is there a generic I could use?
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Reviewer: Bozena, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I used Xibrom for 3 months following a cataract surgery. The last week my vision suddenly blurred. Alarmed, I went to my doctor for an emergency visit. Xibrom severely damaged the surface of my eye causing vision loss: I could barely see the large E at the top of the chart. According to my doctor, with time, the damage will heal and my vision will improve. As to how long and how well, he would not
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Reviewer: popeye, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have developed headaches, now I know why. I have been using four drops a day between both eyes. It seems that the last drops a night burn like fire. I have not discussed this with the doctor yet.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have had four eye surgeries in the past four months which have been successful. Within the last three months after using Xibrom for treatment I have experianced severe shortness of breath. I finally refered to my prescription information from my pharmacy, it listed difficlult breathing as a possible side effect.I was greatful to read comments from other patients listing this same problem.
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Reviewer: alex, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have had glaucoma surgery 3 times this year. I guess the Xibrom works because I haven't had any inflamation or pain. It is hard to get only one drop at a time. My Blue Cross doesn't cover it and 2.5 ml is over $100. Isn't there something less expensive?
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