Azelastine nasal User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Max...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2023

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "This was just awful for me. From the very first use, I only did one spray per nostril as directed. I had immediate burning, itching, a bad taste in my throat, lots of tearing, runny nose. As soon as it calmed down, I started feeling drowsy. Like I could hardly keep my head up. I may be allergic to an allergy medication. That seems so wrong!"

• Fem...
• March 1, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have had sinus CT scan, nasal endoscopy, allergy shots, extensive bloodwork, prescribed all sorts of nasal medicines, antibiotics, etc., and I am still experiencing puffy eyes, extremely dry eyes, sticky clear mucus. Nothing is working. I have seen 2 ENTs, 2 allergy/sinus doctors (chronic allergies, slight deviated septum, no surgery required), neurologists (cervicalgia), an ophthalmologist, and all I get is you are extremely dry. However, no one has been able to pinpoint the cause. I used to have seasonal allergies. Claritin would work. The past year, this has been ongoing. No relief. The head pressure and the thick sticky mucus not draining! I keep my mouth/nose covered everywhere I go. Recently, I was given Azelastine HCl nasal spray to try. I was dizzy/sleepy all day. The head pressure intensified, then the next morning when I woke up, my face/eyes were swollen, puffy, dry. It seems like it made my symptoms worse. At this point, I will continue the Neilmed Sinugator daily until I see my PCP."

• Twi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Suffered from near-constant allergic congestion my entire life. Claritin D would bring some relief, but not good for blood pressure. Doctor prescribed Azelastine, and I LOVE it! No more congestion, period. No side effects either; I haven't experienced the taste issues others report."

• fru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "I can breathe! No post nasal drip, no sticky eyes, and no sinus pressure! An urgent care doctor told me to try it, and I am so happy. I've been prescribed everything and frustrated with allergies and sinusitis, but this fixed all the symptoms."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2025

Azelastine nasal "I have exercise-induced rhinitis, especially from running or intense workouts. Before Astepro, I dealt with an intensely runny, burning nose that forced me to breathe through my mouth, constant sneezing, red, watery eyes, headache, cough, brain fog, and increased sinus pressure. Astepro is the only medication that gives me fast relief once symptoms start. Within minutes, my nose stops running, the burning fades, and I can finally breathe through my nose without pain. Not only that, but it helps my headache and red eyes. It works much faster than Flonase or Claritin, which are only useful as preventatives. The biggest downside is that the effects fade within a couple of hours, and I often feel the need to use it more than recommended. I wish the manufacturer would consider different dosing guidelines for those using Astepro as a rescue treatment for exercise-induced rhinitis."

• Sne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2024

For Allergic Rhinitis "Awesome product - works 100% of the time, easy to use. I was constantly having sinus infections, coughing all the time, just feeling terrible. I was taking Claritin D and Singulair to open my lungs because I was wheezing all the time. Now I just use this once a day and I'm cured! It's amazing!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I swear I'm allergic to this nose spray. Used it for months, every time I did use it, I would have a sneezing fit, then it was followed by a headache and a bloody nose. I just thought I had a sinus and upper respiratory infection I could never get rid of. Stopped using it, and I feel great. Took a few days, but no more... what doctors thought was the sinus and upper respiratory infection."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "My seasonal allergies are so severe that I’ve been hiding from society because people will think I have COVID. I’ve had the itchy throat for three months now. Puffy and tender spots around my nose. I get this way every spring. My cough keeps my husband up at night. My doctor put me on a cocktail of medication: Allegra, Flonase, azelastine. I tried it today for the first time. Two sprays in each nostril. When it trickled down the back of my throat, the taste was so horrible I started throwing up. It was traumatizing. Also, my food has tasted different all day. My taste is completely different. Is this normal? Even when I drink water, it gives it a completely different and gross taste. I just want this out of my system like now!!"

• Twi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "The first time I used it, my allergies and congestion went away almost instantly. But what happened even faster was that horrific taste in the back of my throat. I have experienced a bad taste with Nasalcort as well, but that was mild and went away within 10 minutes. The aftertaste of this drug is probably 5x worse and lasted about 6 hours. Nothing I ate or drank would mask it. The second time I used it was about 15 minutes ago. This time it shot further forward onto my tongue, and I’m really dreading this. If there was a way to stop the taste, the drug would be fantastic."

• Tex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have pretty much constant allergies - all year I'm sneezing and clearing my throat. That has completely stopped by taking this spray twice a day. I cannot say enough good things about it. I initially had the bad taste and minor stinging. The stinging went away after a few uses. The bad taste was due to me not reading the directions! It clearly says to tilt your head downward when spraying. I started doing this and have had zero aftertaste. When it is severe allergy season, I use this with Nasacort. Works like a charm. If you're on the fence about taking this, give it some time. You'll be glad you did."

• bil...
• March 15, 2012

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "I have had Restless Legs since I was a teenager. All antihistamines aggravate this condition. Not Astelin. This is a dream come true to take care of my non-allergenic rhinitis while not exacerbating my Restless Legs. Thank you so much."

• bod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2013

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "Had serious chronic sinusitis with inflammation in the upper sinus and in the nose. The medicine helped significantly, but I get a painful side effect, my whole upper muscles around the shoulders and neck became very tight, stiff, and sore."

• BPa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I want to give this medication a try based on the rave reviews, but this stuff makes me sneeze like crazy when I use it. And I mean these are BIG sneezes, one after another 'til I hit like 10. Then my nose runs for 20 minutes after. So, while I enjoy reading the rave reviews, I'm not so certain this is a 'normal' side effect. I definitely don't sneeze like this on a normal basis."

• Suz...
• April 10, 2014

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "Astepro has been a blessing to me. I have been a long-time allergy sufferer. An ENT suggested a regular dose of Allegra, Flonase, and Singulair, plus I started allergy drops to begin building my immunity. This medicine regimen seemed to bring everything more under control, except I began having a terrible cough. It was more than a year, and I finally told him I needed to do something about it. I had previously tested negative for asthma, but we tried an inhaler and Astepro (instead of the other nasal spray). Wow, instant relief from the regular coughing due to Astepro, the inhaler seemingly offers nothing. I recommend this for coughing from post-nasal or other allergy problems."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2024

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "In my opinion, all of these allergy drugs provide a little relief and combined with others, they can increase that relief. I have not found one type that can provide enough relief alone. Astepro is certainly worth a try, but I did not find it better than many other OTC medications for allergies. I did find that combining this with Flonase and Claritin provided the best relief."

• Din...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I'm a 21 y/o female, and I take Zyrtec and Singulair daily for hives and angioedema, as well as seasonal allergies. My doctor added Azelastine to the mix for my sinuses, and it is just soooo awful - it makes me itchy on the inside of my nose, gives me hives and dry skin, itchy eyes, it just does nothing good or positive for me. I get very anxious and panicky on it, and most recently I'm experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. I'm 1 day off of Azelastine, and the chest pain and anxiety still linger. I feel so sick, I'm never using it again!"

• Lin...
• January 3, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Holy cow! Immediate relief. When I travel to the Virginia area from Miami to visit family, my allergies are debilitating. This is the first time I've tried azelastine, and it works. Who cares about a slight taste in the back of your throat? It's mild and fleeting and well worth it. Thank you, universe, for this antihistamine."

• mom...
• July 14, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have had post-nasal drip for years and years. Finally put on this drug. First good night’s sleep in a long time!! I use it once a day (even though prescribed twice) and only at night, so can't say how drowsy it makes me. My only complaint is it makes my dry eye worse. I have not had any of the other side effects that people are mentioning here. I was about to go on a sleep aid since I wake up coughing all the time, but this eliminated that issue!"

• Dra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Wow! I have fought with a clogged nose since I can remember. Prescribed by my ENT and noticed a HUGE difference after the first dose. Using both azelastine and Flonase, two sprays in each nostril twice a day. Had been using the same dose of Flonase, but without the azelastine and still had not just stuffy but clogged nostrils. I have not noticed any bad taste, even when using right before bed and lying on my back. And I have NO sneezing! I am amazed... I sneeze 3 times many times a day. Hoping this continues to be effective!"

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2012

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "I have allergies along with daily vertigo. Not only did this help extremely with the allergies, it virtually eliminated my daily vertigo. My ENT recommended this for my vertigo mainly. I have noticed others complain about sleepiness. I only use this at night."

• JZe...
• April 15, 2017

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "Azelastine nasal spray has finally ended the stuffy nose and coughing that I've been dealing with forever. Taste isn't an issue if used correctly. It's much easier to wake up in the mornings without the never-ending drowsiness that comes with some of the other antihistamines."

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have battled allergies and sinusitis my whole life. I was prescribed this by an ENT, and it's truly a blessing. No side effects, only relief. I have tried every medication on the market and have had sinus surgery. This stuff is the best I've ever used. I just hope my sinuses don't build up a tolerance to it."

• Jim...
• August 1, 2011

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "In the beginning of the year, I developed chronic nasal drip in the back of the throat. Occasionally, this would flare up into a really bad sore throat, and my nasal passages were constantly inflamed. Tried three types of antibiotics and over-the-counter allergy sprays, and nothing worked. Went to a specialist and received a prescription for Astepro. Finally, the nasal drip and everything that went with it is gone."

• Dap...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 9, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "I think this azelastine nasal spray helps me cope with my seasonal allergies when taken in addition to another allergy pill. I can’t say for certainty that it works well because, most of the time, I immediately sneeze every drop of medicine out of my nose. A couple of minutes after using azelastine, it makes me sneeze, at minimum, 8 times. And I sneeze HARD. I have not figured out how to keep this medicine in my head. I’ve tried sniffing it at different angles, and nothing works. It makes my nose tingle, and I have out-of-control sneezes until my nose and eyes are watering."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2022

Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis "Caused intense delayed drowsiness and grogginess - as bad or worse than Benadryl, even using a half dose. I took for 3 days in the morning, and every day on Astepro I had to nap in the afternoon because I was unable to maintain consciousness. I never nap normally. Reduces nasal allergies, but at what cost? Also, it's a huge metered dose with a very unpleasant taste."