Restasis and Instillation site erythema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Instillation site erythema is reported as a side effect among people who take Restasis (cyclosporine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xiidra, and have Glaucoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Instillation site erythema when taking Restasis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,716 people who have side effects when taking Restasis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Restasis?

Restasis has active ingredients of cyclosporine. It is often used in dry eyes. eHealthMe is studying from 35,199 Restasis users. Check the latest studies of Restasis.

What is Instillation site erythema?

Instillation site erythema (instillation site redness) is found to be associated with 25 drugs and 73 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Instillation site erythema.

On Aug, 05, 2026

34,716 people reported to have side effects when taking Restasis.
Among them, 35 people (0.1%) have Instillation site erythema.

Could Restasis cause Instillation site erythema?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Restasis when they have Instillation site erythema? *

What is the gender of people who have Instillation site erythema when taking Restasis? *

female: 83.87 %
male: 16.13 %

What is the age of people who have Instillation site erythema when taking Restasis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Restasis? *

What are other side effects people have besides Instillation site erythema? *

Instillation Site Pain: 15 people, 42.86%
Vision Blurred: 9 people, 25.71%
Instillation Site Irritation: 9 people, 25.71%
Instillation Site Pruritus (severe itching at instillation site): 6 people, 17.14%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 14.29%
Visual Impairment: 4 people, 11.43%
Instillation Site Reaction: 4 people, 11.43%
Eye Irritation: 4 people, 11.43%
Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes (feeling of something in eye): 4 people, 11.43%
Instillation Site Lacrimation: 4 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 3 people, 8.57%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 2.86%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 2.86%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 2.86%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.86%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.86%
Eye Pruritus (eye itching): 1 person, 2.86%
Eye Inflammation: 1 person, 2.86%
Developmental Glaucoma (development of increased pressure within the eyeball): 1 person, 2.86%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Instillation site erythema (73 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

O’Brien FE, O’Connor RM, Clarke G, Donovan MD, Dinan TG, Griffin BT, Cryan JF, "The P-glycoprotein inhibitor cyclosporin A differentially influences behavioural and neurochemical responses to the antidepressant escitalopram", Behavioural brain research, 2014 Mar .
O’Brien FE, O’Connor RM, Clarke G, Donovan MD, Dinan TG, Griffin BT, Cryan JF, "The P-glycoprotein inhibitor cyclosporin A differentially influences behavioural and neurochemical responses to the antidepressant escitalopram", Behavioural brain research, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cyclosporine (the active ingredients of Restasis) and Restasis (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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