Common Questions about Fluorometholone (FML)

How quickly does fluorometholone start working?

You should notice an improvement in your symptoms about 48 hours (2 days) after starting fluorometholone (FML). Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse.

Is fluorometholone an antihistamine?

No, fluorometholone is not an antihistamine. It is a corticosteroid and is used to treat inflammation (redness, swelling, and itching) in the eye.

How long can you use fluorometholone?

Fluorometholone is for short-term relief of inflammatory symptoms. Do not use this medicine for more than one week unless advised by your health care professional.

Can I buy fluorometholone over the counter?

No, fluorometholone is available by prescription only.

Can you use fluorometholone during pregnancy?

There are no well controlled studies that have confirmed the safety of fluorometholone during pregnancy. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should check with their doctor before using this medicine. There may be a risk of fetal harm and the medicine may pass into human milk. Doctors prescribe medications to pregnant women only if the potential benefit justifies the risk.

What is the price of fluorometholone without insurance?

Without insurance, fluorometholone can be as high as $91.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $50.88 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of fluorometholone with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on fluorometholone—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for fluorometholone. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.