Azelastine / fluticasone nasal and Sore Throat: What Users Say

• sno...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have suffered with nasal issues for as long as I can remember, it got to be a bit of a joke as I always had a tissue in my hand and probably should have taken out shares in Kleenex *eye roll*. My nose was always sore from wiping it constantly, I was exhausted from sneezing and getting very poor quality sleep, it was just generally making my life miserable. Dymista, a miracle!!! I honestly had given up all hope after trying God knows how many different sprays, creams, and tablets, been told I had polyps which turned out to be false, I had even been to the ENT specialist to have a camera put up my nose and down my throat to see what they could find (so uncomfortable!). I can breathe, I don't need to worry about leaving the house without a packet of balsam tissues for my permanent Rudolph nose, and I am rested after a good night's sleep. Finally, I have found the solution to a problem I thought I would have to cope with for the rest of my life."

• flo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 3, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have been using this for a long time now, maybe 3-4 years. I have tried using it only in the hay fever season. It was a miracle initially. It helped me a lot. Not paying attention really to the side effects led me to my situation now. I am experiencing huge headaches, I sometimes need 2-3 pills to get rid of the sinus pain. The taste is indeed awful. It goes in your mouth, and it feels terrible. I constantly have a sore throat and now even mouth and lips ulcerations. I had no idea it is actually made out of corticosteroids and that they can do that to me. I feel sleepy all the time, have itchiness on my skin, and feel drowsy often. I am only now reading comments and getting my thoughts clear on this. I will stop it immediately and give feedback after some time."

• Flu...
• April 3, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "This nasal spray has changed my life. I have suffered from hay fever for the past 5 years. I have tried everything, both prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbal stuff, honey, nose filters, but nothing has worked. I am extremely allergic to pollen and my symptoms last all year round but get very bad March-August. I then suffer with a sore throat, itchy eyes, cough, sneezing 50 times/hour, and constantly blowing my nose. I started using Dymista 3 days ago and ALL my symptoms are gone. I even went for a run outside yesterday and did not sneeze once afterward. This is something I could never have done before. Just incredible, I am so happy!!"

• Mic...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "The Dymista taste is horrible, and it gave me a sore throat and found it affected my swallowing. It also made me feel extremely tired and anxious. I used it for a while and stopped due to the sore throat, but started using it again, and the anxiety I had the first time that I thought was something else came back again. This drug seems to work for some people, but it's not worth it to me."

• MJG...
• May 4, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "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."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "First time taking it, I felt horrible. Yes, the taste is awful, but also my throat felt sore, and my breathing was affected. I would take a drink of some juice, and the awful taste did not leave. So, I tried some apple cider vinegar with water, and that still did not work. I had the worst feeling ever after one dose. I will be contacting my ENT doctor. I know it varies among people, but that awful taste and feeling upon using is unforgettable."

• jur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Used for post nasal drip. Ineffective, horrible residue, sore throat, crackly voice, headache, one earache, and just did not alleviate the original issue."