Azelastine / fluticasone nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Lau...
• December 6, 2015

"The taste is bad, but it works!!! If you get the technique right, it shouldn't go down the back of the throat. Google how to do this. When I take it, I have some mints standing by just in case, this helps mask the terrible taste. I have suffered from sinusitis/allergies for years, which completely block my nose. After about 4 days of using this twice a day, this started working. Now my nose is completely clear, and I take one pump in each nostril every day as a preventative. It is expensive, but it's the only long-term spray I've found. In Aus, I pay about $55 for it."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2016

"After years of struggling with severe sinus pain, feeling exhausted on a daily basis due to all my allergies, I now feel absolutely brilliant, like I have been given a new lease on life. I wish I had been prescribed this years ago. The spray doesn't taste that bad, you just need a glass of water to wash the taste away if it goes down your throat. Highly recommend people who have allergic rhinitis to ask for this nasal spray, this hasn't cost me anything due to NHS prescriptions in England, UK."

• Ore...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2015

"Unaffordable. Insurance won't cover a cent, and I can't shell out $109.99 per month for this spray. That's after using the $100 off discount card offered by the company. My pharmacy wants $209.99 a bottle. This is ridiculous. I would love some relief from my awful symptoms that leave me feeling too bad to even get out of bed half the year, but I have had to revert back to other methods for minimal relief since there's no way a person on a normal income can afford the out-of-pocket pricing. I'm just not rich enough!"

• Ziz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

"I suffered for two months from hay fever, and I used the usual medication that I used to use in this season, however, nothing worked for me. I had severe symptoms of apnea, as well as continual sore throat. Add to that sinusitis that I have suffered from for years. My symptoms got worse, which forced me to visit my GP, who recommended Dymista (nasal spray). When I used it for the first two days, I was sneezing a lot, which bothered me at that time. But after only a day, my symptoms were gone, and I felt great. It's kind of expensive, but other than that, it's amazing."

• reu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2019

"Ok, so an update to using this product. Although I've been using it for a few days, I had to stop because I started developing hives all over my body (face, neck, shoulders, hips, thighs, legs). Really disappointed that I have an allergic reaction to one of the chemicals in Dymista because it worked really well. #sigh"

• Pam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

"I suffer from severe hay fever, I mean, they make me miserable! Usually, my GP would prescribe me steroids, and that's it - I'd feel alive again, but this year she prescribed me three different oral solutions and one tablet. The eye drops work wonders! Optanol is the name - just one drop per eye. Dymista and this nasal cleanser, however, did not work. The sneezing was gone, but I could not breathe!!!! I mean, my nose was completely blocked!!! I was breathing through my mouth. So I googled how long it will take for it to start to have an effect on me - says 30 mins, but no luck. So I used Sudafed again. I used Otrivin before too - great, but you're not meant to use it for over three days, but I finished the damn bottle. So this Dymista is just not working for me. I'll probably use it still to get rid of my sneezing, then top it up with Sudafed. Everyone's different - you won't know till you try, right?"

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

"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."

• Joh...
• March 22, 2015

"I did not have much luck with Dymista, might have dried me up a little, but was definitely not worth the horrible taste I had in my mouth for up to 4 hours afterwards. Nothing would make the taste go away... soda, beer, bread, onions, even garlic. Glad it worked for many of you, just didn't for me."

• Hal...
• September 9, 2014

"I was ill for 4 months with allergies and felt sick and like I had the flu. I think this was the worst I had. I went to a sinus specialist who prescribed Dymista, and I have had very good results. Clear nose, better sense of smell, and I don't feel sick. I hope the Dymista will work well when the season hits again next March."

• Sev...
• May 23, 2016

"I had gone to urgent care after suffering with the worst sinus infection I have ever had, and I've had a few along with sinus surgeries. The doctor gave me a sample with no preface, just to try it, 1 squirt in each nostril twice daily. I took it at 7:30 pm and felt like I had been drugged. She told me nothing of the somnolent side effects, and today it's 2:30 pm and I am still extremely drowsy, unfocused, and generally feeling like I could fall over."

• Sne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2019

"I have been using this spray for 3 days due to an allergy to pet dander. It worked immediately to block the allergens and open my stuffed nose. Before this spray, I tried using Allegra, Claritin, Rupall, Allegra, and a few others. I also tried 2 different homeopathic meds I found at the health food store... NOTHING WORKED UNTIL NOW! This spray has enabled me to be around my pet without the allergic reactions, starting from the very first dose!! I got this as a sample from my doctor."

• HCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

"After suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis on and off for years, I have been prescribed Dymista and immediately, my sinuses and ears felt clearer. However, day 3 onwards, I have felt so fatigued, horrible sinus headache with sharp pains across my head, feeling congested in my ears and heavy eyes. My pharmacist did initially say that I would need to use it for 3 weeks before it really gets to work. And it's only day 6. So I am hoping it gets better soon."

• Cas...
• March 15, 2021

"I was prescribed Dymista because I couldn't breathe through my nose. It did clear my nose at first, but I am not taking it anymore because of these reasons: 1) After 3 days, I experienced extreme bouts of excessive and violent sneezing of an intensity that shook my entire body as if I was having a fit. 2) Watery eyes. 3) Flu-like symptoms, including total swelling and blocking of my nasal passages. 4) Itchy back, arms, thighs, and scalp. 5) Headache, and 6) worse still, anxiety of unknown origin. The anxiety hit me on the 7th day. I am not an anxious person, and it felt horrible and weird. I started having odd thoughts and worrying about things like how many books I would be able to read before I died. The anxiety did not make any sense to me or my husband. I was stunned to find that anxiety and depression are a potential symptom. So it is in the bin with the Dymista!"

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2021

"My first night of using Dymista, I had nightmares and woke up the next day irritable, not my usual self. The same nightmares occurred for the next 5 nights, and all week I wasn’t myself; irritated and agitated, until I realized it was the spray. I came off it, and the nightmares stopped immediately within 24 hours, and so did the agitation. It smells like a science project, and I was concerned that it is going up my nose and not that far away from my brain. Never will I use this product again."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2018

"I have a broken nose - a pretty good one. I am starting to be able to breathe through my nose again. My smell is getting better, taste seems fine. I just get sores in my mouth - ulcers. I didn't know it was from the medication, but mouthwash and salty water are maintaining it. I get anxiety when I first use it. Maybe after a bit, but it's clearing my nose, and it helps sleep."

• Cap...
• October 24, 2015

"For many, many years I have been dealing with hay fever allergies in spring and fall. My nose is always clogged. Sudafed and Allegra D became a normal routine for me. The doctor gave me a trial of this. Loved it, the only side effect was that I could breathe through my nose, which is not normal for me in my life. I actually felt more active, but may be just a side effect from being able to breathe through my nose. They only get 9 out of 10 because it is expensive: $180 without insurance, $80 with a coupon card. Insurance is fighting me with pre-authorization."

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

"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."

• pol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2021

"Terrible side effects after just a few days and were getting worse with every use. Strong headache to the point I couldn't move my head without severe pain, blurred vision, anxiety, a numb feeling of skin, sweating, vivid nightmares. I stopped using it after a few days - side effects diminished, started using again - side effects reappeared this time stronger. I am unable to use it due to this, a pity since it helped clear up my nose and reduced allergy, but side effects not tolerable."

• Har...
• April 6, 2021

"ENT specialist prescribed this horrible drug. Used for 3 days, twice a day as directed. Couldn't fall asleep properly. Stopped using but still can't fall asleep properly. After 3 weeks, still have sleeping problems. Avoid."

• MJG...
• May 4, 2017

"The first time that I took this medication, I immediately became sick, and it made my allergies worse. It started by making my throat scratchy, which tends to lead to a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. I presumed that it must have been the medicine because it happened immediately after I used the spray. It was confirmed two days ago when I used the spray again. My throat became scratchy, and I felt horrible. I believe that the medicine is causing post-nasal drip, which in turn is making my throat hurt. I noticed that there is an additional ingredient in this spray called 'Azelastine' that is not in Flonase. If I had to guess, I would say that is the reason for the sour throat. I will not be using this product again."

• bul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2013

"I used Dymista, and the first use was excellent results and a reduction of my snoring and dripping sinus. Price is too high without insurance, and the $35 coupon excludes senior citizens that take government funding."

• mar...
• June 1, 2016

"This nasal spray has been life-changing for me. Having suffered with allergy problems all year round for over 25 years (constant sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and headaches), all of these symptoms have completely stopped. In short, a miracle drug!!!!!"

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2013

"I have mild allergic nasal inflammation with nighttime turbinate hypertrophy. I was afraid to even try nose spray after reading a couple of less than good opinions. I'm very satisfied with Dymista. I have very mild allergic inflammation. I had turbinate reduction back in 2009 and was very satisfied with the procedure for a couple of years. As warned, my turbinate nighttime swelling gradually returned and had a very negative impact on the quality of my sleep. For at least a year, I haven't had a night's sleep without waking 4 to 6 times a night, rarely achieving REM sleep. Dymista has improved the quality of my sleep immediately."

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

"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."

• Sad...
• April 7, 2017

"Dymista was given to me by my allergist. I used it for about 4 or 5 days straight but was nauseated the whole time, and lost my sense of smell and taste. I do not think this is worth the inability to taste and smell, plus being nauseated."