Azelastine / fluticasone nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2021

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "Never again would I use this nasal spray. I have only been using it a week and had to stop it. Have never felt so weak and tired and a high fever on and off, so will never use this product again. It also causes palpitations."

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

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "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."

• sic...
• December 3, 2016

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I have a nasal disorder, depending on which side I tried to sleep, that nostril blocks. If I turn to the other side, that nostril will block. I had a salivary gland problem that made the left side of my face swell up, especially under the ear. I went to the hospital, I was diagnosed with a salivary canal infection. I was sent to a nose, throat, and ear specialist. He prescribed 3000 ml of antibiotics a day for a period of ten days. I went back for a check-up, I was feeling better. I mentioned to the doctor that I had that issue with nose blockage. He prescribed Dymista nasal spray. I used it the same day, the next day my nose bled, followed by 14 of these symptoms."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2016

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "Works great! Works better than using both 2 nasal sprays individually. It is much more convenient to only have to use one nasal spray and is less irritating. If your insurance doesn't cover it, ask your doctor to submit a prior authorization to your insurance. My doctor's office got Dymista approved in just a few hours. Other options include using the manufacturer's coupon from their website to get $100 off or a lower copay. Or buy the generic online from a reputable/verified international pharmacy for about $30, including shipping. Just make sure the pharmacy is verified by VIPS, has the physical address on the website, and requires a script. Generic Dymista not available in the US."

• JRK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2022

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I was prescribed it to treat a sinus complication after acute sinusitis. Over several weeks, everything cleared up and was back to normal. No major side effects, except around a 5-week mark when I started getting dried blood flakes in my nose. By the end of week 6, there was more visible blood, both dry and moist, but not a full-on nosebleed. I stopped after 6 weeks based on a follow-up assessment by ENT and his subsequent recommendations. Nose bleeding is also listed as the most common side effect on the leaflet. Perhaps it is due to the preservative contained in there, or simply from extra dryness, I don't really know. Never felt any bad taste, which many here seem to complain about. There is a special technique for how to administer the spray properly. So, please read the instructions. Overall then, a very good medication, in my opinion, but maybe the risk of some side effects, like nose bleeding, increases with prolonged use. Please ask your doctor about it."

• Pet...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 15, 2022

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I am a very frequent flyer, and because of that, have suffered from persistent and recurring sinus pain. After years of trying to find the solution, going to my ENT multiple times, I was finally recommended Dymista. To be honest, it has been a godsend. It's sorted out my sinuses and helped me free myself from the constant headaches and pain behind my eyes. The way you spray it is important to read the instructions! In addition, I watched the video online that indicated to me that I was spraying it incorrectly every time. It needs to be sprayed at 45 degrees into your nostril, not straight up, because otherwise the taste is actually awful and it goes straight into your brain, both of which are undesirable. Overall, it needs to be used with care, but I highly recommend the product."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I have had postnasal drip, coughing, sneezing for over 20 years, tried so many products, tried Dymista plus antihistamine Blexten. It actually took about 5 weeks for the two combined medicines to work. I am about 90% symptom-free. Best I have felt in years."

• Xan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I was prescribed and used fluticasone, the generic version of this medication. It worked effectively for me. I stopped using it when I read that it should not be used if one has glaucoma. In other words, it is effective, but I can't use it as I don't want to go blind."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2021

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I have a constant dry cough and runny nose. At first, I used Dymista in the morning, and it didn’t do much. Then I decided to try it before bed to see if it stopped my night coughing. Two nights in, the whole house is sleeping, my cough has stopped, and for the first time in months, I am sleeping through the night. Amazing."

• Bad...
• September 6, 2016

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "My ENT suggested I try Dymista for allergies since Flonase had not helped. Three hours after Dymista's first use, I had intense needle-stabbing pains in the left side of my head from the crown moving down to my ear/temple area and then back up for '30 hours'! Very drowsy and in a haze. Then when I walk, I can hear something drumming in my ear, so it's back to the ENT tomorrow to find out the damage! 'Do not use this product is my suggestion!' It seems I have a perforated eardrum!"

• B h...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2021

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I love Dymista! It took 24 hours to help, but worth it! I have been suffering from allergies for about two years without knowing it, mostly managing with a nasal decongestant. Coming to live in Melbourne, I felt as if I had a serious cold that never ended, and I couldn't breathe through my nose without the decongestant. My doctor put me on a high-ish dose of antihistamines and Dymista, and I have my life back! As someone who never had allergies previously, no one tells you how exhausted it makes you! Now that I am actually treating the problem, I feel amazing. Because I was using the decongestant longer than you are meant to, and still having the allergic reaction, my first dose couldn't really move through the blocked nasal passages, and it wasn't until my third dose that I had proper relief. I think I would have had a faster result if I had used the decongestant again before the first dose and had a clear sinus."

• A b...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2022

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "35 weeks pregnant, 2 weeks of COVID-19. I did not regain enough airflow through my nose. Had started using OTC spray early on. Started to feel like it was a ‘fix’ and out of control. Just to breathe/get some sleep. After 2 weeks, I scared myself with the probable rebound congestion and became horrible, irritable, tetchy, and couldn’t wait for my next fix. I knew I couldn’t go cold turkey because I needed to breathe psychologically and physically. I sent an email to my GP explaining I needed something to help wean off and feel better. He prescribed Dymista. At first, I was horrified because I just needed to heal and clear the rebound stuff. I gave myself a very hard day staying busy and trying to detox from the previous spray and was reluctant for this one, but I did it. Although breathing was still restricted and sleep disrupted, I propped myself up and kept water by my bed to sip throughout each waking moment. Only day 2, but I feel so much better."

• NC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2019

"Why would anyone make a nasal spray smell like flowers? Seriously, are they unaware how many allergy sufferers there are? Why not sandalwood or herbal scent? Not marigold or goldenrod!!! What a waste of money. You’ll be sneezing as soon as you spray."

• Cow...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "Originally used Flonase and azelastine HCl individually to relieve congestion for allergic rhinitis. Saw that Dymista was the same combination of drugs in one bottle, so I thought I would give it a try. Unfortunately, not strong enough in Dymista. I got much more relief from the individual applications. Not to mention, it was expensive with a 30 dollar copay. One insurance would not cover it at all."

• Zek...
• September 15, 2015

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I have been a user of Flonase for a long time, so I thought I would give this a try. I got a sample from my doctor yesterday. After one use, I am unfortunately going to throw it in the garbage. It may very well work as advertised, but I just can't get over the awful, bitter-tasting post-nasal drip that lingers for hours after use. After one use, I don't feel like I can comment on its effectiveness, but I would rather be stuffy than taste it every day."

• Kja...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2018

"I use Dymista 125/50, and it is amazing! Sure, the taste isn't the best, but the directions do say to drink some water for a little while to wash it down. I have been a hay fever and sinus sufferer for as long as I can remember. I've had an operation to remove polyps and have had countless infections. :( The post-nasal drip has been hell, as it has caused many chest infections and breathing problems. Yet, after one spray daily in my nose of Dymista, the post-nasal drip eases/stops, and it allows me to clear my throat and chest. It opens up my nasal passages and allows me to blow out the start of any infections. I would highly recommend this product, although the cost is high. This lasts a few months, so well worth it."

• dct...
• May 22, 2018

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "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."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "The spray makes me more congested and burns my eyes. I feel instant dryness and a broken glass feeling in my eyes and can’t open my eyes for 10 mins after using the spray. It is garbage, I just threw it in the garbage."

• Aus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2023

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "After having sinus rhinitis for over 25 years, I have used many medications along with a neti pot to help me have a reasonable life. The last month, things have gotten worse as my stomach has been overloaded with post nasal drip at night and I woke up feeling either very nauseous or vomiting, so a visit to my doctor was necessary. He prescribed the Dymista 125/50, one spray in each nostril twice a day, every 12 hours basically. Now after taking the first dose, within an hour I could notice the difference, no nausea or headache. I am continuing this as it seems to work for me. The only thing is, now within about an hour of the next due dose, it seems to stop working, and I have the post nasal drip back but no headache. I don't have any of the bad side effects many here complain about, and yes, the taste is not the best but I have tasted worse, so I'm one of the lucky ones. I will be seeing the doctor soon to discuss if this medication is a long-term strategy or if it will eventually fix my problem."

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 27, 2024

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I have had 10 years of misery and three large operations due to chronically bad sinuses. Nine months ago I was prescribed Dymista and after 3 weeks, it changed my life. My symptoms have reduced, polyps have stopped growing or even reduced, and the number of severe symptom days has reduced from 14 per month to 1 or 2. The 3 previous sinus medications didn’t help my condition at all. Tastes awful in your throat, but well worth the gains."

• Zma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2023

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "It fixed the pain I had in my upper back teeth from excessive coughing, but the side effects were minimal, and I only used it for two days. The morning after, I started experiencing crusted mucus that sealed my eyes shut overnight, and one nostril was blocked with it. I also began having headaches, which I never experience, within an hour of taking Dymista. On the second day, the glands under the left side of my mouth were swollen, and my eyes became red and puffy, and people asked me if I had been crying. I would need to be brave to consider using it again. Moreover, it was a waste of my time, health risks, and money, costing an astronomical $136 CDN. I do not have any allergies, but this almost made me wonder if my whole body was shutting down. I rate it 1 out of 10."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "My prescription strength is 137 mcg/50 mcg per spray. I have used this medication twice before noon because of severe sneezing fits today and yesterday about 9 am each day. Around 12:30 pm, I have experienced fatigue, drowsiness, and sleepiness that has lasted all day for the next 5 hours. Perhaps it is best to take this medication before bedtime. I will need to stop using it since I cannot function on it during the day and seek doctors' advice for another medication prescription. Rating 5/10 because the medication helped with sneezing and watery eyes."

• Pet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 15, 2022

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "My sister-in-law uses Dymista and says it’s the best thing since sliced bread (her hay fever has always previously been very severe). She lives in the UK and has it on consultant-only prescription so it does not cost her very much. I am trying the KTS electronic ‘Allergic Rhinitis Relief Device’ (Amazon) because I am concerned about the known potential side effects of drugs like Dymista. However, of course, nothing is without risk and the same will apply to this intra-nasal infrared light emitting device. You should research any treatment to your best ability before deciding whether to try it, not just listen to hearsay advice."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2019

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "I suffer from post-nasal drip and constantly coughing. This medicine, Dymista, has been my Godsend. Drip gone, coughing gone."

• Ian...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2018

Azelastine / fluticasone nasal "Since I have been using this spray, all my runny noses and blocked noses have all stopped. This product has changed my life, and I would recommend this 100%."