Dymista and Bad Taste: What Users Say

• Nei...
• April 13, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have had chronic sinusitis on and off for nearly 20 years and would often get severe URTI from the infected and constant nasal drip. Rather than take the surgical route, my GP suggested Dymista. I have only been using it for 6 days, but I can feel that it is working already. I can smell aromas again. The nasty taste is there because of the steroid content, but I did my research before starting the treatment. I do the following: 1) I gargle with mouthwash after each session. 2) I allow a further 20 to 30 minutes to pass before using a nasal wash to rinse out any infected phlegm and the residue of the spray, which can cause Candida (thrush) in my nose and mouth. Candida is a pretty much guaranteed side effect if you don't wash out after using; the same thing I do with the Symbicort (puffer). I will update in 6 weeks when my first round finishes and report any significant changes in the size of the polyps and how well I can breathe."

• Jay...
• January 28, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I've had sinusitis for over 12 months, which resulted in nasal polyps. Due to have a polyp removal operation this year (2017), but due to the effectiveness of Dymista, I am hoping that it will shrink the polyps enough that I won't need to have the surgery. I've tried every nose spray and also steroid drops in the past with no effective results. Four days into the treatment, using two sprays twice a day, and I am already seeing drastic improvements. It does cause me to have severe sneezing fits for a few minutes after using it, but that's nothing compared to what I've been going through over the past 12 months. Yes, occasional bad taste, but I don't see what people moan about this. What's worse, a bad taste for a few minutes or relief from your symptoms."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "There are other medications to treat this! Do NOT accept Dymista from the dr! I cannot describe how utterly DISGUSTING the taste and feeling is afterwards. That bad I was heaving each time I breathed, whether it was through my mouth or my nose! Got to the point where I was constantly being sick. Haven't slept for days, I am absolutely drained from just 1 spray of this stuff. This is much worse than the post-nasal drip in the first place."

• Get...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 10, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Allergies had absolutely taken over my life. I was regularly sniffly, if not in full-blown sneezing attacks all year round. I'd tried everything I could find, and nothing ever worked. When a new doctor suggested I try this, I didn't expect it to be any different, but it's been life-changing. As long as I keep taking this one or two sprays a day, it keeps my symptoms at bay. If I forget it for two consecutive days, they come back with a vengeance. It's also settled my asthma, so I've been able to reduce my inhalers. Yes, there's a taste from it, but honestly, I still couldn't recommend this enough. I'm in Northern Ireland, so I get it free on prescription, but I would absolutely pay for it if I needed to."

• Bet...
• July 3, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have suffered from hay fever allergies really badly for 5 years, each year getting worse. Spent a fortune on prescriptions and many visits to doctors trying everything on the chemist's shelf. Having sneezing attacks, 50 at a time, taking my breath away, running nose, sore throat, cough for 4 months of the year. Help finally arrives from a new nurse at my doctor's that had really bad attacks like me and used Dymista nasal spray. Wow, it changed my life overnight. Yes, the taste is bad, but just have a little water after, and it's gone. My parents get some sleep at night now because only one or two sneezes and my head and runny nose have stopped. I feel human again, but in England it is expensive, that's why some doctors don't offer it."

• Ang...
• January 25, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have always had very mild asthma that would go into remission for years. Over the last year, however, my asthma had worsened to the point where even stronger dose preventers didn't work effectively. I'd go to sleep clutching a Ventolin spray as I'd invariably have an asthma attack during the night. Every night. Often I would wheeze all day. My asthma specialists suspected allergies were destabilizing my asthma and added Dymista to my preventer. Within 24 hours, I was a new person. I haven't used Ventolin in 6 weeks, nor had an asthma attack. On the downside, the aftertaste is truly awful and lasts for hours, and there is some minor taste sensation alteration, but this is a small price to pay for breathing properly."

• Hor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "Used it once this morning for the first time. The taste is so bad I can only describe it as taking something poisonous. I cannot believe they give this to people. I cannot believe people take this daily. I was gagging and almost threw up from the taste/smell. I’m having post-nasal drip now and cannot get it out of my sinuses. I’d rather suffer than ever use this again."

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

For Allergic Rhinitis "My history is that my hacking was so bad my family threatened to make me move out. Anywhere I would go, my cough would precede me, announcing my arrival. It was embarrassing. Was getting sinus infections one after another, which led to bronchitis, which resulted in weeks of antibiotics and malaise. This went on for years. Then Dymista, in addition to the neti pot, seems to have been the solution to chronic sinus infections. I would also wake up in the morning with a headache until I stood upright for a while. Dymista got rid of my headache in 20 minutes. It does irritate my nasal passages on occasion and burn, but it's not a major issue. While the cost is expensive, my bigger issue is the awful taste that lasts for hours. I tolerate the bad taste because sinus infections and bronchitis are far worse. Must mention, after spraying into my nose, anyone around me can smell it and have remarked that it is unpleasant."

• Tal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "So, the allergist gave me a sample. I have been using Flonase. The aftertaste is awful, but worse is the subsequent coughing, nausea with vomiting shortly afterwards, and slight headache. Did not realize extra tiredness was also from this. It does feel like the nasal passages are opened up more, but the morning porcelain throne is not worth it. And no, not pregnant! Ain't possible. Definitely will inform MD."

• Bet...
• June 27, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I've had year-round allergies for years and have tried Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, Flonase, and numerous eye drops with nothing completely alleviating my symptoms. Flonase was probably the closest, gone were the itchy eyes, puffy face, constant clearing of throat, runny nose, and sneezing, but I still had that annoying itchy nose. My doctor tried Dymista last year, and wow, I love it! It works amazingly at alleviating all my symptoms. I feel so much better, it is really expensive, though, but there is a coupon to help with the copay. The aftertaste is horrible, but a glass of water and a piece of gum gets rid of it. Also, I do sneeze or feel on the verge of sneezing for about a minute after taking it. Overall, I love it."

• Stu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2023

"Have been using Dymista for 2 months. It’s been life-changing. I have struggled with severe non-allergic rhinitis for 30+ years, and I never knew breathing could be like this. Previously, I was blowing my nose 20+ times per day. With twice-daily Dymista, I’m down to 2-3, and usually, those are shortly after I spray. Because my nose is clear, my sense of smell and taste is better than ever. I thought I had a sleeping disorder, turns out I just couldn’t breathe at night. Sleeping great, and tons more energy. Also solved some inner ear, balance, and motion sickness problems I had because everything was so swollen and congested. Only downside - even when applied correctly, it still gives a hint of a bad taste, and lasts for 20 minutes or so. I use a saline spray to moisturize and avoid a dry nose/nosebleeds. It’s expensive (~$150 in Canada), but I would pay if benefits didn’t cover it. Worth every penny."

• nao...
• May 4, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Horrible, bitter taste. Lingers for hours, then continues to drip down your throat and continues giving you a horrible, awful taste. Did nothing for my nasal allergies, except a 10 min clear nasal way, but the taste didn't make this worth it."

• nao...
• May 4, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Horrible, bitter taste. Lingers for hours, then continues to drip down your throat and continues giving you a horrible, awful taste. Did nothing for my nasal allergies, except a 10 min clear nasal way, but the taste didn't make this worth it."

• Gni...
• August 18, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this after having weaned off of Sinex nose drops due to allergies to pollens. It worked fine, but I could not stand the aftertaste. I tried everything to get it to go away! I also noticed being sleepy and having dreams. Why would it make me so sleepy? Long story short, I discontinued it. I'd rather go back to Sinex and not have a bad aftertaste and be more alert."

• mar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I've been using Dymista for several years, and it's been a lifesaver for me. I'm happy to report absolutely ZERO side effects from it that many others here have apparently experienced, other than the bitter taste that only lasts for 10-15 minutes, but I barely even notice that anymore. When I say it's been a lifesaver for me, I was getting 3-4 sinus infections per year from severe allergies and have had only 1 sinus infection about every 18-24 months since taking it. The biggest downside for me is the high cost... and even though I've been getting the generic version the last year for only $5 with insurance, that's changing October 2021, where the generic will strangely cost MORE than the brand name Dymista. Time to switch to individual Flonase and Azelastine, which are exactly what's mixed together in Dymista."

• dct...
• May 22, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "The doctor sprayed Dymista up my nose in his office after I told him, if there are side effects, I'm drug sensitive, I will have them. But he said the side effects are rare, and before I knew it, he sprayed, and I only did little sniffs and not a big sniff to get it up very far. The taste was horrible, and I can still taste it hours later. My eyes hurt and feel dry. The eye pain is the worst side effect so far. I have a headache that occurred within 30 minutes after he sprayed. I see far more serious side effects listed. The bottle he gave me is now in the trash, and I left his office a message."

• Anonymous
• March 21, 2013

"It really works! Has a disgusting taste, though."

• Dym...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "It has a bitter taste. So what? It's medicine. It's a little bit bitter. It opens up the sinuses. Will buy more."