Upneeq in West Los Angeles, CA

Upneeq FAQs at Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center

• What is Upneeq?

  UPNEEQ® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) is an FDA-approved prescription eye drop proven to lift upper eyelids in adults with acquired blepharoptosis (also known as low-lying lids).

• How Does Upneeq Work?

  Upneeq Directly activates α-adrenergic receptors in Müller’s muscle (a structural muscle that functions to maintain the elevation of the upper eyelid), stimulating contraction and elevation of the upper eyelids in adults with low-lying lids.

• How Much Does Upneeq Cost?

  Upneeq costs anywhere from $260 to $500+ depending upon how much you order and how you have it shipped to you.

• How Long Does Upneeq Last?

  Upneeq can make you look and feel years younger. Visible improvements from Upneeq are typically seen within 15 minutes of application, and results have been shown to last up to 8 hours!

• Is Upneeq Prescription Only?

  Yes, Upneeq is a prescription eye drop. Contact us today to find out more!

• What is Upneeq Used For?

  This medication treats a condition known as acquired blepharoptosis, which causes drooping upper eyelids. It belongs to the class of drugs called alpha agonists and works by making one specific muscle get shorter or tighter (contract).

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• Does Upneeq Work For Hooded Eyes?

  Yes, Upneeq is FDA-approved to be both safe and effective for treating acquired eyelid ptosis in adults.

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• Does Upneeq Affect Vision?

  Adverse reactions that occurred in 1-5% of subjects treated with UPNEEQ were punctate keratitis, conjunctival hyperemia, dry eye, blurred vision, instillation site pain, eye irritation, and headache.

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• What Warnings And Precautions Are Associated With Upneeq?
• What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Getting Upneeq?
  • Your doctor should review your full medical history before prescribing UPNEEQ.
  • UPNEEQ belongs to a class of medications (alpha-adrenergic agonists) that may affect your blood pressure. Use UPNEEQ carefully if you currently take an alpha-adrenergic agonist medication to treat heart disease or an enlarged prostate. Patients taking beta-blockers or other medications to treat hypertension or an abnormal heartbeat should also be careful when using UPNEEQ.
  • Patients who use a certain class of antidepressant medication (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) should also be careful when using UPNEEQ, as it may affect the way your body absorbs the medication.

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• How To Apply Upneeq

  Apply Upneeq to your affected eye(s) in 2 easy steps:

  • Cut open the foil wrapper and remove the single-use vial.
  • Apply one drop of Upneeq in each affected eye as directed once a day
  • Do not let the tip of the vial touch your eye or any other surface.
  • Vials should not be re-used after opening or thrown away after applying drop(s).
  • If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying Upneeq eyedrops (you may put them back in 15 minutes after applying Upneeq).
  • If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is used, the drugs should be administered at least 15 minutes between applications.

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• Upneeq Should Only Be Used As Directed

  Upneeq is designed to only be applied as an eyedrop:

  • Each vial contains enough Upneeq solution for one drop in each affected eye.
  • The solution should never be swallowed or ingested in any other way.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • For complete instructions on using Upneeq, please see the Instructions for Use section in the full.

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