Azelastine nasal and Runny Nose: What Users Say

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Horrible experiences. Used the nasal spray at 10 pm and then had violent sneezing, followed by nose and eyes running after, headache pain so bad after lasted all night, entire next day severe reaction. Irrigated with distilled water next day set nose on fire. Nothing helps except time. READ all info before taking this. Happened in 2016, too. Won't try this drug again, listed on allergies."

• Ron...
• December 22, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Tried many different pills and Flonase, and none ever worked and just made me sleepy. Azelastine is a miracle for me. I had a horrible itchy nose and constant sneezing/runny nose all day, and my eyes felt puffy and were watery randomly during the months. Azelastine is the only thing that has completely cleared my symptoms not even 5 minutes after the spray. When I first used it, it did make my nose feel bubbly and it was uncomfortable, but after continued use, I don't have this issue any longer. The taste is bitter, but I would rather deal with that than the all-day horrid issues I was dealing with. Also, it seems to wake me up and give me energy when I take it. Very weird since I don't see anyone else mention this, but it's a nice effect for me."

• poi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Started working in a new office in basement Manhattan. Immediately seemed like I caught a flu. After a month, realized it was allergies. When I wasn't there, I would feel better. When I was there, the symptoms returned: runny nose, headache, head stuffiness, sinus pressure, lymph pressure, pain along sides of neck, and ear infection pain. So I switched from exploring cold/ear medicines (Theraflu and Cioprodex helped) to allergy medicines. Flonase and Allegra didn't seem to do much of anything. Now trying Azelastine, which seems to just create more problems: head stuffy, ear pressure, headache, groggy, tired, muscle pain in lower neck (the ones connecting to torso). The best solution for me was leaving the job."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I first took this medication when I had a reaction to my allergy shot (at that time, the dosage of the serum was increased). The doctor gave me this, and it worked, so I asked my allergist to prescribe it for me. I've taken it twice, and I still get the same reaction: stinging nose, dry mouth, and sneezing fits, as if I have a cold. I do have post-nasal drip and sinus pain. It feels like I have a cold. The last time I took this was back a month ago, and I had the same reaction. I'm done with this."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I suffer from perennial allergies and post-nasal drip. So it doesn't matter where I am, if I am even around allergens, or what time of the year it is. I am constantly sniffling. This stuff tastes horrible, but it truly works a miracle, so I would take that trade. Inflammation, sneezing, and runny nose were significantly reduced. It makes Flonase seem like water, both with the taste and the effectiveness."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Terrible. Made my condition worse. Blocked nose, sneezing, runny nose. Persevered for a week, had to give up. My nose was so sore."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Terrible. Made my condition worse. Blocked nose, sneezing, runny nose. Persevered for a week, had to give up. My nose was so sore."