Flonase User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Bla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "Started taking Flonase and Claritin every day for sinus congestion and fluid in my ears. After using it for 2-3 weeks, my sinuses were clear and the fluid in my ears changed to confusion, brain fog, and a little dizziness. As a result, full-blown anxiety. Never experienced any anxiety in my life. Reading similar posts on here. My question is how long after quitting Flonase and Claritin will I feel better? Day 8 right now and making very little progress. Any comments?"

• Kri...
• July 23, 2013

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have awful allergies and have since I was a kid. At 30 years old, I finally couldn't take it anymore and gave in and started taking medicine. I take a prescription strength Claritin and use Flonase, Fluticasone Propionate. I really like it because it takes effect immediately. I actually like the smell of it. It cracks me up because it is for allergies, yet smells like flowers. I noticed it works best if you blow your nose first and use it first thing in the morning. I did experience a mild nosebleed about a week into using it, but haven't had one since and I have been using it for 4 months now."

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2011

For Rhinitis "Well, great with the bad. Been using this medicine for two months now. This product worked great. It cleared my sinuses and got rid of the allergies, and it opened up the tubes from my eardrum to my throat where they could drain. But after two months, I started getting joint pains, shoulder pains, bad neck, and other joints. It got so bad last week I went to the doctor and had X-rays done, just some mild wear and tear about it. Then I got to looking up reviews and there it was a lot of joint pains and some mild aggression, moody. Well, that summed it up, never before had this trouble before Flonase."

• Luk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2021

For Rhinitis "It works well, however, it causes awful mental symptoms. Mostly feeling off/depressed. I'm 100% it is Flonase. I stopped, and they all left. I tried it again a couple of weeks later, boom, 5th day - when it starts working - depression. A side note: other similar class nasal sprays did exactly the same to me. So all steroids do this to me."

• Jul...
• December 29, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "(False advertising) They sell it in the hay fever section at the chemist for around $30 a bottle in New Zealand (NZ). I thought I'd try something new. It has been a nightmare, taken as directed, ended up with a stuffy nose for a whole week, itchy eyes, then when it got bad, I also had a sore throat, coughing, pretty much feels like a flu, all congested up in the chest, feeling tired and hoping to wake up and it gone, it's not normal. Wasted my money and time being sick and all at the end of the week."

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2023

For Rhinitis "I have an anxiety disorder and take medications to manage it (Zoloft and Clonazepam). However, using Flonase Nasal Spray alongside these medications made me feel more energized, uncomfortable chest sensations, worse anxiety symptoms, and blurred vision. I used it for almost 3 months, administering 2 sprays in each nostril daily, then reducing it to 1 spray for 10 days before stopping completely. After a week, I experienced horrible anxiety and depression, which made me feel sick and anxious throughout the day. It was challenging to cope with severe anxiety for an extended period. It took me six weeks to feel normal again. If you suffer from mental problems, I strongly advise you not to take this medication. I don't understand how this medication can be sold over the counter in pharmacies."

• OhS...
• May 7, 2015

For Rhinitis "OMG! What a lifesaver. I have had migraines for years, and they seem to be sinus-related more often than not. I wake up in the middle of the night so stuffed up I can't breathe, and my headache begins. A Breathe Right helps a little. But I have tried just about everything: Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Advil & Tylenol Sinus, Nasacort, Rhino (something), and many others, and nothing worked. The Advil Sinus and the old Tylenol Sinus helped a little. My ear, nose, and throat doctor put me on Singulair (pill). I bought this after seeing the commercials stating it blocks six types of allergies. Within 12 to 24 hours, I could tell it was helping, by 48 hours, it was like a miracle! The pressure in my head, stuffiness, headaches (that were sinus-related) went away."

• Che...
• March 3, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I had a stuffy nose for 2 weeks, tried Afrin & over-the-counter meds, and nothing worked. I used to take Rx Flonase about 10 years ago every allergy season, so I figured it couldn't hurt to try. It took about 3 days, and now my nose is almost completely cleared up. Before taking this, I had sinus pain/pressure, a horrible smell when I blew my nose, constant runny nose, watery eyes. Most times I couldn't even blow anything out, it was so clogged. Flonase works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "Don't take this drug. I had horrible anxiety, paranoia-like thoughts, heart palpitations, insomnia, my body was shaking and nightmares, as well as being tired. Also, I had nausea, dry mouth, and sore throat. It did help with a stuffy nose. I took Flonase on and off for several months. It took me a while to figure out why I was feeling so horrible and why I could not sleep. It might take weeks to feel completely better. When I stopped taking it the first time, it took about 3 weeks. Then I took it again and then I realized Flonase was causing my symptoms. The anxiety is not listed as a side effect, but in my case, it was Flonase that caused it."

• ksh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2013

For Rhinitis "I have been using this for 5 days now for sinusitis, which I developed after a pretty significant bout with the flu. Because of a prior condition in my sinuses in 2008 and the inability to take the necessary antibiotic to resolve the condition, my sinuses were very full after this flu. I had severe pain in and behind my nose, under and above my eyes, etc. My ears felt like they would explode too. But, after these 5 days on Flonase and an antibiotic to treat the sinusitis, I feel much better. I am, however, simultaneously taking supplements which aid in reducing inflammation and have altered my diet to dramatically reduce inflammatory-induced health problems. I believe lifestyle changes are the better long-term solution, as steroids are not healthy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2023

For Rhinitis "I was googling 'Can Flonase make you anxious?' and came upon this particular site. I'm very glad that I did because I seem to have a high sensitivity to any steroid, including nasal spray. My heart began racing more, especially at night. My sleep was disrupted, I was tossing and turning, waking up with a racing heart, feeling like I couldn't breathe, and I was very hot. I certainly will only use this in case of emergency. It's good to know there are others who experience the same as I did."

• Rin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

For Rhinitis "Flonase is not for treating allergies, it's for treating the inflammation in your nose caused by allergies, so I'm confused as to why people think it'll get rid of itchy, watery eyes and other symptoms. Confusing advertisement, I guess. For nasal treatment, it works just fine. As a nasal corticosteroid, it can be used to treat nasal polyps over a period of time, which often happens with chronic infections or bad allergies. For that function, it works well. I haven't had an issue with it. I'm usually able to breathe through my nose again within 15 to 20 minutes after application. Guess we'll see how it works over the long run."

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2022

For Rhinitis "I took this because I was having trouble with allergies this year. I read the instructions, and it said 1 squirt per nostril for children under 12 and 2 squirts per nostril for adults. I thought, well, if children take this, it must be fine. NOT FINE. Racing heart. I mean, you can feel it going to burst. My joints and muscles would tense up without realizing. I was driving and suddenly began thinking cars were going to hit me. I'm a delivery driver, so I went straight home and then dealt with anxiety and rapid heartbeat. I hate the way it made me feel on day 1. On day 2 now, symptoms are subsiding, but I can't believe that it is suggested kids take this stuff, it's dangerous. The best thing to do with this is throw it in the waste basket."

• Gab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "It gave me headaches and nerve pain in my arms/legs/heels, and it was causing me anxiety and a general weird feeling. I stopped it, and symptoms went away. I tried it again, and I got the anxiety and nerve pain too. I was taking one puff in my nostril every day. I did some MRI scan later for an unrelated cause, and I found some unspecific demyelinated lesions. It might be related, as it did give me some really weird neurological symptoms. It took me 10 days to figure out what was happening. Thanks to everyone who shared their story."

• Sar...
• January 22, 2016

For Rhinitis "I took this once. I could not sleep all night - I went to bed at 10 and was up until 4 a.m. Every time I closed my eyes, I entered a lucid dream and started talking and woke myself up. It was so strange. The next day, I tried to nap and the same thing happened. Eventually, it went away. And I never took Flonase again."

• JJ1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took Flonase for a few days in a row, and it has now been 3 months since I’ve been off of it, and I am still struggling. It has turned my life upside down. I’ve had anxiety, depression, weird debilitating headaches, strange skin sensations, neurological problems such as tremors, vibrations, severe burning skin all over, hot flashes, cold chills, weakness, dizziness, nausea, numbness, tingling, blurred vision, and uncoordinated movements. This all started when I took Flonase several days in a row. In the past, I had taken it about once a month, so I didn’t notice the side effects as badly. The anxiety and depression have eased up a lot, and the headaches are a little less frequent. The burning feeling is still terrible. I still get very weak, and the skin sensations are still there. It feels like I’m swollen all over, even though there’s no visible swelling. Warn everyone you know about this."

• AJ ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Yes, it does cause anxiety. Like the many users, even I took 3 months to find out that this is what caused me to go to mental health and have me all the issues: anxiety, insomnia, increased BP at night after I took it. When I went to the doctor, my BP showed normal in the morning, and my doctor thought I was losing my mind - till one day last week I figured it was Flonase."

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "This has changed my life. I had really bad allergies and would get sinus infections at least once every 2 months and every time I was on a plane. I discovered Flonase while on a trip and was at the end of my rope, having antibiotics constantly, and I tried the Flonase as a last resort for some relief. It wasn't instant, but the change was amazing. Since taking Flonase, I haven't had an infection since and have traveled extensively without any issue. I have recommended it to a friend who has horrible allergies, and it has helped her almost completely ease her symptoms and even stopped her snoring. Might not be for everyone, but with regular use, it has worked wonders for me."

• Pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2018

For Rhinitis "Within 2 hours of my 2nd dose of Flonase, I experienced difficulty breathing and had crusting around the openings of my nose. I also had a feeling of extreme restlessness, much like I would imagine restless leg persons are afflicted with. The next morning, I was SOB with minimal exertion and experienced a worsening sore throat and pharyngitis, with difficulty speaking above a whisper."

• Gue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "Do not buy this! Like other nose sprays, this does nothing to help your allergies. Unlike pills that actually work and cure all your allergy symptoms, Flonase does nothing but burn your nose and leave you with a very harsh aftertaste. Their ads are very misleading, and Flonase needs to be taken off the market for good."

• fle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2021

For Rhinitis "The disappointing thing is how effective Flonase is at immediately reducing my sinus inflammation/congestion. I say this because - through trial and error - I've determined that Flonase causes me too many adverse effects to continue use. Much like an episode of anxiety, it comes with a racing heart and jittery feeling. My impression is that many doctors are either unaware of how common this tends to be or presume that a certain number of patients are hypochondriacs. To be fair, health-care professionals do have to deal with their fair share of hypochondriacs. But I would still make the argument that this medication is not ideal for patients sensitive to steroids (in general). Which is a widely accepted side effect of steroid medications - you're not crazy!"

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2015

For Rhinitis "Horrible allergy symptoms - total stopped-up nose and sneezing and unable to sleep due to congestion! I'd been using decongestant nasal sprays daily through allergy season, which was becoming all year! I started using Flonase one week ago at night, and within 2 days, all symptoms are gone! I love you, Flonase. I'm telling everyone!"

• Tuo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2016

For Rhinitis "I got sick earlier this week with the flu, which triggered a sinus infection and bronchitis. My doctor prescribed OTC Flonase for the symptom of sinus congestion. I began taking Flonase, two squirts a day in each nostril, on Tuesday. While I was in the midst of the illness, with fever, body aches, and severe congestion and coughing, I did not think there was a problem with the fact that I could not taste or smell. It is the fifth day, however, and while my sense of taste has come back about 40%, my sense of smell has not come back at all. I became curious and looked up 'Flonase and sense of smell' on the internet. Apparently, people are reporting loss of sense of smell when using this product. I hope mine comes back."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2019

For Rhinitis "Flonase does nothing for my vasomotor rhinitis. After taking it for 2 weeks, I felt chronic fatigue for several months. I tried it again, had the same problem. Drugs aren't always the answer, there must be a better solution. I grow tired of my ailment after 7 years of it."

• JoD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

For Rhinitis "I have really bad allergies that are pretty much year-round now! I was taking Claritin D for months before I found Flonase! I took both for about 2 days and then no longer needed the Claritin! It was REALLY worth the money! Everything started clearing up within 24 hours... it's been 5 days now and all my symptoms are gone!! Don't listen to the haters! This medicine is AMAZING! I told my dad about it because he has allergies like me. He started it yesterday and I got a text from him today thanking me for telling him about it! He said he can already breathe again!"