Flonase User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Sneez...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "A regular user of Alavert, I thought I'd give Flonase's "six factors" a try, being a fan of being thorough. Unlike my former med, the floral-scented spray took a week to even begin taking an effect, which was minimal at best. At the first sign of a pollen explosion, my allergies went rampant, as though I hadn't just spent the last two weeks cramming spray up my nostrils. I'm praying for rain today for relief. And I'm going back to Alavert. Sorry Flonase."

• Keith...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I was on flonase for about 6 months. Noticed it completely blocked all of my allergies however by month 5 I started noticing my asthma medication was no longer working (I take advair) so decided to stop taking the Flonase to see if that was the problem. Within 3 days my asthma meds were working again BUT I now have every allergy symptom I've ever had, even symptoms I haven't had since I was a little kid!"

• Miami...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Out of desperation, I bought this over the counter. My allergies have suddenly worsened. I could not sleep, as I was completely clogged up and my nose was extremely dry. I felt instant relief from the very first spray. I sleep better, and so far the only side effect I have encountered is a slight cough. This is, really, nothing compared to the loss of sleep, horrible nasal dryness, etc., with which I was dealing. Not everything will work for everyone, but this worked for me. I am thrilled!"

• Allergy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 23, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have been on Flonase for a little over 2 years. I hadn't noticed any issues until here recently. I contracted COVID-19 in January of 2021 and like many people lost most of my sense of taste and smell. After 6 months, it really hadn't returned. After Covid, I started having daily mild nosebleed. A few weeks ago I started getting sinus headaches, specifically after trying a generic flonase and then back with nameNbrand flonase a few days later. I decided to go off of flonase 3 weeks ago. No more sinus headaches. My nasal bleeding is less. My sense of smell and taste are back full swing but not quite normal after just 3 weeks of being off flonase. I about cried when I could smell a bar of soap or bacon cooking. I thought I was a long hauler with Covid19, but it seems it was flonase. My experience might not be the same for everyone, many who had Covid19 do lose their taste and smell as a result of the virus, that just wasn't the case for me."

• steve
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

For Rhinitis "Expensive. This is my second try for my blocked ears and nose . The Sensimist bottle never quite empties and the spray hose does not reach to the bottom. Thus, you are unable to use the costly liquid spray that you paid for."

• nfran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "It really helped with my nasal congestion that I believe occurred from use of Advair for 6 weeks. Advair was great for my lungs, but I could not clear my nose. Now I am withdrawing from Flonase because I have lost my senses of taste and smell and do not sleep well. Experiencing headache last 3 days since discontinuing flonase. Anyone else experience these?"

• cvdixon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Great nasal spray, It does take time for it to start working, so do not expect instant results, but once it starts to work, it's a great nasal spray. My sinus allergies are so much better, I do have a nasal bleed from time to time, but my doctor said to use some saline spray or vaseline on a swab and put inside my nose. I will continue to use Flonase as long as my Dr. Feels it's necessary. I would highly recommend it! But do remember, it takes time to start working, it has to build up."

• James
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 10, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I had problems with fluid in my ears (Eustachian tube dysfunction) for a long time and it kept causing ear infections. So my doctor said it was eustachian tube dysfunction and had me take this. It has worked wonders. There's no fluid in my ears and I have not had an ear infection since. The only side effect I've had is that it burns my nose sometimes."

• Kathl...
• April 27, 2015

For Rhinitis "I have been taking this for about a month now and noticed a significant reduction in sneeze attacks and excessive allergy symptoms. I take this along with my regular Allegra dose. Taking the Allegra alone I would still get sneeze attacks but now with Flonase it is only occasional. Thank you Flonase! "

• Shebee
• March 11, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I started using Flonase last year and it worked pretty well for me. After using it for a while I'd get nose bleeds and stop using it for a few days and start back. This year is different and seems to have little effect. I do not get 24 hours of relief. I'm lucky if I get 8."

• Lynn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "After sustaining several severe nasal infections and severe migraines last year, which were followed by bouts of upper respiratory infections and subsequent occurrence of shingles (due to an overtaxed immune system), I learned from my physician that my initial symptoms were associated with "Cedar Fever" (allergic rhinitis). Adhering to the recommended daily regimen of Flonase and Loratadine (generic Claritin) from November to March, my symptoms resolved without recurrence! I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled that something worked when nothing else had during the previous seven years ever since we moved in our new house, which happens to be in close vicinity to a group of Cedar oak trees! The only noticeable side effect I am attributing to Flonase use is weight gain around my midsection, but it is manageable with exercise!"

• Sageb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 30, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Flonase works as advertised. It especially stops the itching which is wonderful. The trouble is that it is not ergonomic. The container is too long. I am a female so I have small hands which makes it very hard to hold. It needs to be an inch shorter."

• FLSoS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "My teen son and I both have used Flonase. First, it does work well to control our pollen allergies. However, we both have had side effects. My son's eye pressure increased, and we monitored it during pollen season and off with an ophthalmologist. The culprit was indeed the Flonase. I've experienced difficulty sleeping. I once took Flonase in the evening because I forgot the morning dose and was very congested--did not sleep all night. If taken in morning, I can get to sleep but not deeply."

• Nikos
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took Flonase for a month as recommended by my ENT in order to treat Tinnitus. Flonase did not help my Tinnitus at all. After about a month of using it, I had to stop due to extreme dryness and pain inside my nose. I've never experienced symptoms like this before taking Flonase. It's been 6 months since stopping Flonase, and the dryness has improved but the pain has not improved."

• Machina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2020

For Rhinitis "I wouldn't recommend Flonase for vasomotor rhinitis or enlarged turbinates, it does nothing and can have significant side effects. Afrin works for those issues but long term use isn't recommended, better to have a procedure to address if possible. Thankfully the most noticeable for me was dry nose and nose ache, nothing much more, but could have contributed to ongoing insomnia and fatigue issues, hard to say. Had to take it after a procedure to reduce my inferior turbinates and sinuplasty for inflammation reduction."

• Denwal
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 24, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have had serious sinus/allergy issues for the past 25 years. 2 sinus surgeries ( 1 disastrous ) so I may not be your 'typical' example. I've taken Flonase, Nasacort, even Prednisone drops for extended periods of time, some of them for years. I recently stopped using Flonase and have noticed the following changes : Sleeping much better, feel calmer, skin far less irritated, long term mucous cough improved by 80%, scratches healing quicker. It's still early days but I have to question the claim that nasal steroid sprays are topical and not absorbed by your system. In future, I will try to avoid using steroid nasal sprays especially on a long term basis."

• arctics
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 2, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I don't understand all these negative reviews. I guess people react differently to medications. For me Flonase changed my life dramatically for the better. I'm 59 years old and have been taking this (or Vancenase - similar) since it came out when I was 23, for severe, almost year-round allergies. I take it every day once a day, two sprays in each nostril. The only effect I've observed is that it is highly effective in controlling my allergies (no panic attacks, diabetes, headaches, etc. that others report). When I've stopped Flonase, the allergies come back, and with it the inability to tolerate dogs, enjoy the outdoors, etc. It absolutely transformed my quality of life for the better (in some ways I look at my life as "before flonase" and "after flonase"). I rank it a 9 out of 10 and not a 10/10 only because I still get itchy eyes, and this year it's been a little less effective for some reason than in the prior 35 years."

• Sam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I swear they designed this bottle to waste half the product inside and get people to buy more. The way it sits in the hand, it naturally gets blocked by a finger and just dribbles the stuff instead of spraying. Half the time you overcome that obstacle, it barely sprays anything anyway. Absolutely pathetic and shameful design."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "This is the only thing that works for my allergies. I'm allergic to most pollen, mold, and dust. Antihistamines don't work very well for me, and give me weird side effects. I used to get regular sinusitis, and allergy induced asthma. Since starting this medication I haven't had allergy symptoms, or sinusitis. I have used my rescue inhaler twice in two years! This medication works wonders for me."

• doc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "This Flonase has after taste which is not a problem. . It work ok for about an hour+ and its effect wears off. It suggested dose is two sprays per day , The post nasal drip irritation returns that starts the unending coughing , irritating , yes very much. I can't increase the dose so am going back to Doc again for another consultation"

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2010

"Have been using Flonase for about 1 month. Dosage 1 spray per nostril twice daily. The only side effect noted has been a tiny amount of blood present when I blow my nose, but this is infrequent and is always a very small "spot". I have responded amazingly well to this medication and my ongoing problem with congestion is greatly improved. The only reason I didn't rate Flonase as a 10 was that nothing is perfect and I allowed for the development of something that possibly, though unlikely, would perform better."

• Honda...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 8, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I began this medication 7 years ago. Before that all I did was not breathe, sinus headaches, and all over miserable. My doctor gave me this and I'm amazed by how quickly it works and once the 2 week period wore off, I was able to take it every other day, which I do now. No side effects at all. I have bipolar depression anxiety and ptsd. I'm medicated for these problems so I can't comment on psychiatric side effects. All in all, this med is a life saver for me. Make sure you read very carefully the pamphlet that comes in the box to verify that you're using it correctly. I tilt my head slightly forward, breathe in and spray twice and breathe slowly outta my mouth. As far as cost, I was shocked at how much the drugstores charge for this. Fortunately I have Medicaid which pretty much covers everything with a zero copay."

• Lizard
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2022

For Rhinitis "Flonase made me feel so much worse. Headaches and sore throat were the worse side effects of this drug. My nose stuffiness was not relieved. If anything it made it worse. Terrible headaches. Ughh -- been on it a week taken as directed and it makes me feel terrible. I feel better without it."

• Details...
• September 16, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Just started two days ago for relief of seasonal and environmental allergies. I have terrible itch eyes, runny nose and sneezing fits. I do feel less drip, no sneezing and less congestion. I'm going to finish this bottle ($32 Canadian) and determine if I continue with it. But so far so good."

• Miser...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2021

"I’ve been prescribed the generic form of Flonase for years ,it has been a lifesaver for me. In 8/1/21 I got my prescription from Kroger and I noticed the bottle was labeled different and it has a different taste or smell but the worst part of this is I can’t sleep at night. I still had a 1/2 of bottle of the original generic brand Kroger used for years and I was fine until it was gone now I’m left with sleepless nights KROGER HAS OBVIOUSLY GOING FOR THE CHEAPEST PRODUCT BUT ITS NOT WORKING I have massive headaches with it and not being able to sleep is ruining my life"