Visine Lr Discontinued? (Top voted first)

Having problems finding this product. Has it been discontinued and if so, do you know why?

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I have done it. It works. Used one drop of Afrin to two drops of Visine tears. Result is same as using the real Visine LR. At this point, if Visine LR does not come back, I will continue to use this alternative...........as it works. There are many who are afraid to take matters into their own hands........and I understand it. However, I have yet to find a viable alternative. And, I am not going to pay 100/bottle on ebay.....not worth it. Yes, I can still see the same way I did when I was using Visine LR..........no side effects.

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Well....I finally did it. I gave up on Visine LR! I scheduled an eye appointment 4 weeks ago because I was down to one bottle of VLR and I needed an answer to why my eyes are always red. This is a long post so please bear with me. I recently got a new pair of glasses from Walmart and casually told the Dr about my red eyes. He told me to see a local Dr that specialized in dry eyes. I made the appointment and the progress has been incredible. The first thing the DR said to me was that he was going to get my eyes in much better shape than they were in. He said I had to stop using LR because it was defeating the purpose of getting white eyes. I stopped using it immediately although I still kept it in my pocket for a few days as a security blanket. Here is what program he put me on:

Week 1: Restasis twice a day...Morning and dinner (My last Dr said that each vile can only be used once and then thrown out. My new Dr. said that is crazy and that I can use the vile until it is empty. Now a one month prescription lasts 3 months!) Alrex...Morning, lunch, Dinner, bedtime. Pazeo..Morning

Week 2: Restasis....Morning and dinner. Alrex...Morning, Lunch Dinner. Pazeo..Morning

Week 3: Restasis....Morning and dinner. Alrex..Morning and dinner. Pazeo...Morning

Week 4: Restasis..Morning and dinner. Alrex...Morning. Pazeo..Morning

Week 5: Restasis...Morning and dinner. Pazeo ....as needed

Note. Dr said I would be on Restasis 4-6 months minimum for optimal effect. The first week was the toughest as I was weaning off LR. Now almost 4 weeks later my eyes in my opinion and that of my family are at least 80-90% whiter and they feel so much better than when I was on LR. I'm also scheduled for EYE allergy testing July 27th. I thought my red eyes were forever and the thought of LR being discontinued was devastating to me. I tried B & L drops which were ok but still had red eyes by 3 pm everyday. Hope this helps someone out there who's looking for positive news about going off of LR.

Good luck

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Re: Red in the Eye (# 30)

Upneeq is a new product with the same ingredient, rx only 105 a month and made to lift the eye. I wonder if that company had something to with Ocuclear and Visine LR vanishing.

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Momsaysnat,

I have again contacted Johnson and Johnson as the petition started and they have told me that the decision as to whether to bring Visine LR back on the market is "proprietary." They will not and have not ever given me a direct answer. I continue
to keep the petition going as well as another you may want to sign.

The link is: change.org/p/prestige-brands-please-make-eyedrops-with-oxymetazoline

It is asking Prestige Brands to make an eyedrop with oxymetazoline.

For me unfortunately the eyedrops listed here as substitutes for Visine LR have not worked. I believe that it is the oxymetazoline that works best for my eyes.

Thank you for signing the petitions.

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You need to just give in and use the Afrin added to any Artificial Tears drop, and you'll get the same results you had with Visine LR. EXCEPT, do not mix it as strong as most people have suggested on this site.

I buy cheap Walmart brand AT, squeeze out about ONLY 1/4 or even less (experiment what you need) of the bottle and refill with Afrin (so a 75% tears to 25% Afrin mix). I actually use about a 85% AT to 15% Afrin mix and it works great, even first thing in the morning... only way I can go to a Monday morning meeting! You can thank me later!

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I AM HAVING PROBLEMS FINDING VISINE LR, DO YOU KNOW WHY.

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I think I'm a little hesitant putting a nasal spray into my eye

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Traci,

I am glad you are getting some help from Bausch and Lomb. Unfortunately, I am with Rhonda. My eyes remained red and irritated. I guess everyone will respond differently.

For everyone else,

I am in contact with a purchasing coordinator with Walgreens. She is going to talk with the Visine Representative to find out about Visine LR. I told her that Johnson and Johnson has been giving conflicting information. Are they planning to introduce a "new" eyedrop with oxymetazoline or is this product and formulation forever discontinued? I am hoping that the Visine representative might have more reliable information than Johnson and Johnson customer care. I will post any updates I receive.

I also told Walgreens if they could sell any eyedrop with oxymetazoline they would definitely be a popular product.

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Unfortunately Erika, that is not true. If you read the full FDA warning from October 25, 2012, several other vasoconstictor agents (still in use in popular eye drops today) were also named. The FDA made no mention of requiring manufacturers from removing drops specifically made with oxymetazoline from store shelves. Why would they make Visine remove eye drops but not nasal sprays containing same ingredient? C'mon, it would make no sense.

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I have looked everywhere, no one has it. This is the only stuff that works for me... :(

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Great recommendation, Christina! Thank you for being such a champion for us all.

Guys, it is absolutely critical for us all to work as one and continue to make noise and ensure our voices are heard. Fact is, change will only occur if the public demand is felt and heard.

Please continue to sign the petitions, make the phone calls, post on social networking sites and demand that change is needed. And perhaps the noise will resonate to those that can initiate and evoke change to allow us to once again be able to enjoy relief and satisfaction.

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I have been using the Visine LR for many years. Went to a local pharmacy to get my normal supply and none was there. Called J&J only to be told that it has been discontinued. There is nothing else on the market that can take its place. It needs to be put back on the shelves. RIGHT NOW!!!!!

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I have used Visine LR and the previous version of it since it came out my eye dr. told me i was pretty much addicted to it. So in trying to find a alternative I have tried every single brand every one and have spent 100's of $$ Its been off the market here since July and until recently my eyes were red and gritty and just plain tired. I tried OPCON-A its the best my eyes have felt since summer it keeps them white they don't feel gritty and not as tired feeling as before. All the Dry Eye products leave a film over my eye so if Visine doesn't decide to start production again this is my best alternative.

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Unbelievable story: I went out in the snowstorm today and went shopping. I found a lone bottle of Visine LR for sale at a regional grocery store. WOW. I bought it in a heartbeat and laughed as the clerk rang it up for $5 something. I told him this bottle was worth over $75 on eBay. He laughed in disbelief. Man, I feel like I just won the lottery.

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Ok, I did a road trip in my area and found 4 more bottles of Visine LR at a regional grocery store chain. Wow, that's a total of 5 bottles found this weekend. Not bad. I think I'll keep 2 and put the other 3 on eBay. Should be able to move them at that price. My advice to anyone still scrounging around for Visine LR in your area is: 1) Forget the pharmacy chains (Walgreen's, CVS, etc.). Those places have been cleaned out of inventory because that is where people normally go to find eyedrops. 2) Look for Visine LR at your regional grocery store, because that is where people go to to get food, not eyedrops. Be sure to check the small regional chains (Piggly Wigglies, Ralph's, etc.) since you will have better luck because their inventories turn less frequently. Call each store and have the store's customer service department do the leg work for you and check their shelves for inventory. If they have some, then ask them to hold the product and drive out to pick it up. That's what I did. Be sure to describe it as Visine LR Long Lasting. Ask them to bring a bottle to the phone and read you the active ingredient (oxymetazoline) to absolutely sure. Man, my eyes feel SOOOO much better using the real deal. Good luck to you all.

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Ark Jack,

Verified! Used Afrin and purified water (half and half), and the results are in. Overall, the same clarity as using Visine LR. I recommend those reading this thread consider using the valid alternative. You will not be disappointed.

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Visine customer care provided the information. I would advise everyone to call Visine's Consumer Care Center at 1-888-734-7648, (Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm) and put a bug in their ear about this issue.

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Do you worry about bacteria in your eyes after showering, swimming, just washing your face? Sterile only covers the production of the product via the 'FDA'. Once you open any sterile product It's no longer 'Sterile'. Sterility is based on 0.45 micron filtration at final production. I don't like the idea of mixing my own brew. But, a challenge has been set forth for the people that rely on a product that only offers relief without other options. This is just a 'Put in a corner solution' not medically or scientifically proven.

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Hi Everyone,

I realize I'm late to the conversation but am a very frequent user of Visine L.R. Thus far I have purchased from Amazon at a very high price but realize supplies won't last. Thanks to the conversation on this site, I just placed an order for Oxylin Liquifilm through the People's Pharmacy. This product will ship from South Africa and I'm paying a steep shipping price. Also, I tried the nose spray 50/50 combo with a tears eye drop and the solution did not work for me. One final note...I read that someone does not trust product manufactured in China. It was my understanding that is exactly where Johnson & Johnson was receiving the L.R. product? I may be wrong but it was definitely not manufactured in the United States as the last time there was a temporary shortage, I was told by J & J the product was stuck in Customs and they were having temporary difficulty with the import. Thank you to all for your comments. Very helpful!

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McNeil-PPC response about Visine LR being discontinued. (sic)

Thank you for reaching out to us about VISINE® LR.

As a healthcare company dedicated to bringing you the products that best fit consumer needs, we regularly evaluate our product portfolio to find inefficiencies. Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue VISINE® LR.

Products are discontinued for a variety of business reasons. We apologize for this inconvenience and are very sorry for the disappointment this may have caused you. Please know that we value you as a consumer and your feedback.

So It's all about sales. I just wanted a straight answer. I'll never use Visine products again. Hope you all feel the same.

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