FAQ

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Please click About Xiidra for more info.

If you wear contact lenses, remove before using Xiidra and wait 15 minutes before placing them back in your eyes.

Xiidra is covered for approximately 9 out of 10* patients across Commercial and Medicare Prescription plans. Please click Savings & Support for more info.

*Based on data from February 2024. Up to 71% of Medicare Part D and 94% of commercial patients may be covered.

Xiidra may start to deliver lasting symptom relief for some patients in just 2 weeks, with continued twice-daily use.* Please click About Xiidra for more info.

*In clinical studies, Xiidra reduced symptoms of eye dryness at 2 weeks in 2 out of 4 studies, with improvements observed at 6 and 12 weeks in all 4 studies.

Yes! Xiidra is covered for nearly 7 out of 10* patients with Medicare prescription coverage. Please click Savings & Support for more info.

*Based on data from February 2024. Up to 71% of Medicare Part D patients may be covered.

The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort, or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation. These are not all the possible side effects of Xiidra. Seek medical care immediately if you get any symptoms of wheezing, difficulty breathing, or swollen tongue.

The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort, or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation. These side effects are typically temporary and may improve over time.

Yes. Please reach out to your eye care doctor to see if Xiidra is right for you.

Some patients may experience blurry vision and headaches. In clinical studies, these adverse reactions were experienced in 1% - 5% of patients taking Xiidra. Experiencing dizziness may be a possible side effect with Xiidra in certain patients. Stop taking Xiidra and seek medical care right away if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing or swallowing or swollen tongue.

Xiidra targets a source of inflammation that can cause chronic dry eye. Please click About Xiidra for more info.

In a study, a total of nine (9) of the 47 patients (19%) had blood concentrations of lifitegrast above 0.5 ng/mL (the lower limit of assay quantitation). Overall, there was no evidence of accumulation of lifitegrast in blood plasma over the course of the study, with most concentrations below the limit of detection on days 180 and 360.

Xiidra is a sterile, clear colorless to slight brownish-yellow eye drop solution. Xiidra contains Active: lifitegrast 50 mg/mL; Inactives: sodium chloride, sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH) and water for injection.

Yes! Please click About Xiidra to see Julie’s testimonial.

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% is an eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The most common side effects of Xiidra include eye irritation, discomfort, or blurred vision when the drops are applied to the eyes, and an unusual taste sensation. These side effects are typically temporary and may improve over time. Rarely patients experience a hypersensitivity reaction when using Xiidra which can cause certain adverse reactions including eye swelling and/or skin rash around the eyes.

No! Xiidra is a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory prescription medication.