Fluticasone nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Num...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2016

Fluticasone nasal "Used it for a few months, once every morning. Works great to stop the allergies throughout the day. I've definitely not had the debilitating problems that come through now and again as if I caught a cold, and this definitely stops that from happening. But the piercing headaches are bad after a few minutes, so I have to take ibuprofen to get through it. Then, I am OK through the day, mostly, I can function. But after a while, a couple of months, my whole body started to feel numb. Can't feel my back, arms, legs, hands, feet, shoulders, and numb in a way that I am not able to perform athletically. If I get hurt, twist a wrist, or pull a muscle, I can feel those kinds of things, but for coordination, I felt detached, weak, awful, angry, annoyed."

• Aut...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 14, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "I have been using Flonase off and on for years. The reason I kept going off is because something just didn't seem right. It works, but the side effects are horrible for me. I have been having horrible pain in my back and legs. I decided to try an experiment. I went off the Flonase for a week, and the pain had subsided. However, due to having vertigo and very severe allergies, my doctor wanted me on it, so I went back on, and sure enough, the excruciating pain in my back and legs came back. As of tonight, I am going off of it again to see if the pain stops. If it does, I will be talking to my doctor about doing something else because it can't be a coincidence for me that this is happening. Everyone's body is different, so Flonase may not be good for me as I am super sensitive to any type of medicine."

• qrs...
• October 29, 2015

Fluticasone nasal "Best nasal spray on the market. Veramyst has changed my life. Not sure how I survived this long without it. I am 42, and for most of my life, I have always had a stuffy nose. Thanks to this medication, I feel like life has just begun for me."

• CRa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 7, 2020

Fluticasone nasal "I had hay fever so severe that I could barely function during my allergy season. Oral antihistamines did very little for me, apart from making me drowsy and/or unable to sleep, and I seemed to metabolize them more quickly than predicted. I was taking them every few hours to maintain relief, but it was messing me up in other ways. Flonase was unbelievably helpful. During my bad season, I would take two inhalations in each nostril, twice per day. As long as I was consistent about its use, it would keep my nasal symptoms at bay. I had no side effects. The smell is a bit unpleasant and lingers, but not so severe in the grand scheme. My allergies are more mild now, but I still keep Flonase around for bad days. I recommend it to any and all."

• Jam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 10, 2022

Fluticasone nasal "I had problems with fluid in my ears (Eustachian tube dysfunction) for a long time, and it kept causing ear infections. So my doctor said it was Eustachian tube dysfunction and had me take this. It has worked wonders. There's no fluid in my ears, and I have not had an ear infection since. The only side effect I've had is that it burns my nose sometimes."

• All...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 23, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "I have been on Flonase for a little over 2 years. I hadn't noticed any issues until here recently. I contracted COVID-19 in January of 2021 and, like many people, lost most of my sense of taste and smell. After 6 months, it really hadn't returned. After COVID, I started having daily mild nosebleeds. A few weeks ago, I started getting sinus headaches, specifically after trying a generic Flonase and then back with name brand Flonase a few days later. I decided to go off of Flonase 3 weeks ago. No more sinus headaches. My nasal bleeding is less. My sense of smell and taste are back in full swing but not quite normal after just 3 weeks of being off Flonase. I about cried when I could smell a bar of soap or bacon cooking. I thought I was a long hauler with COVID-19, but it seems it was Flonase. My experience might not be the same for everyone, many who had COVID-19 do lose their taste and smell as a result of the virus, that just wasn't the case for me."

• Rai...
• November 4, 2016

Fluticasone nasal "I have developed allergies (pollen?) in the last 2 years. Go figure, I'm in my 50s. My eyes get itchy, red, and watery, and I scratch my eyelids and eyes so much. This irritates them, and the eyelid gets raw. I finally tried Flonase from a doctor. I got jittery and anxious. After a few days, the roof of my mouth got raw, sore, and painful. I did not rinse my mouth every time after use. Maybe I should have. It was destroying my skin on the roof of my mouth. I will never use Flonase again, I threw it away."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 7, 2019

Fluticasone nasal "Used regular Flonase on and off for about a year. Caused bad side effects. Most notably, cold sores. Huge, oozy lip cold sores. As soon as one cleared up, I'd get another. Weight gain all around my face and my stomach area. Sleeplessness. Also felt terrible dryness and rawness in my throat. Bloody nose all the time. The bad, running faucet kind that happens in the middle of a nice dinner out or while hiking. Switched to Sensimist. Did great for about three days, then the same exact side effects. Dry throat, sores in mouth, bloody nose. Weight gain... ten lbs immediately. It works, but the side effects are awful. Won't use again. I gave it away to a family member who seems to do well on it. I'll just use the neti pot and take Benadryl when needed. Sad. I wish they'd bring back Drixoral!"

• Sne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2015

Fluticasone nasal "A regular user of Alavert, I thought I'd give Flonase's 'six factors' a try, being a fan of being thorough. Unlike my former med, the floral-scented spray took a week to even begin taking effect, which was minimal at best. At the first sign of a pollen explosion, my allergies went rampant, as though I hadn't just spent the last two weeks cramming spray up my nostrils. I'm praying for rain today for relief. And I'm going back to Alavert. Sorry, Flonase."

• Kei...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2019

Fluticasone nasal "I was on Flonase for about 6 months. Noticed it completely blocked all of my allergies, however, by month 5, I started noticing my asthma medication was no longer working (I take Advair), so decided to stop taking the Flonase to see if that was the problem. Within 3 days, my asthma meds were working again, BUT I now have every allergy symptom I've ever had, even symptoms I haven't had since I was a little kid!"

• Mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2017

Fluticasone nasal "Out of desperation, I bought this over the counter. My allergies have suddenly worsened. I could not sleep, as I was completely clogged up and my nose was extremely dry. I felt instant relief from the very first spray. I sleep better, and so far the only side effect I have encountered is a slight cough. This is really nothing compared to the loss of sleep, horrible nasal dryness, etc., with which I was dealing. Not everything will work for everyone, but this worked for me. I am thrilled!"

• cvd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2017

Fluticasone nasal "Great nasal spray. It does take time for it to start working, so do not expect instant results, but once it starts to work, it's a great nasal spray. My sinus allergies are so much better. I do have a nasal bleed from time to time, but my doctor said to use some saline spray or Vaseline on a swab and put it inside my nose. I will continue to use Flonase as long as my doctor feels it's necessary. I would highly recommend it! But do remember, it takes time to start working, it has to build up."

• nfr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2022

Fluticasone nasal "It really helped with my nasal congestion that I believe occurred from use of Advair for 6 weeks. Advair was great for my lungs, but I could not clear my nose. Now I am withdrawing from Flonase because I have lost my senses of taste and smell and do not sleep well. Experiencing a headache for the last 3 days since discontinuing Flonase. Anyone else experience these?"

• Den...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 24, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "I have had serious sinus/allergy issues for the past 25 years. 2 sinus surgeries (1 disastrous), so I may not be your 'typical' example. I've taken Flonase, Nasacort, even Prednisone drops for extended periods of time, some of them for years. I recently stopped using Flonase and have noticed the following changes: sleeping much better, feel calmer, skin far less irritated, long-term mucus cough improved by 80%, scratches healing quicker. It's still early days, but I have to question the claim that nasal steroid sprays are topical and not absorbed by your system. In the future, I will try to avoid using steroid nasal sprays, especially on a long-term basis."

• FLS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2023

Fluticasone nasal "My teen son and I both have used Flonase. First, it does work well to control our pollen allergies. However, we both have had side effects. My son's eye pressure increased, and we monitored it during pollen season and off with an ophthalmologist. The culprit was indeed the Flonase. I've experienced difficulty sleeping. I once took Flonase in the evening because I forgot the morning dose and was very congested-did not sleep all night. If taken in the morning, I can get to sleep but not deeply."

• All...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2024

Fluticasone nasal "I've had allergies for 40 years and tried virtually every oral medication, but what always happened was that the only meds that stopped my runny/itchy nose and opened my nasal passages also made me terribly drowsy. My doctor suggested Flonase (before it was available OTC), and it changed my life. I got relief after the first night of use. Used it before bed, and woke up for the first time in years with a nonstuffy, non-drippy nose. It has been working great for nearly 10 years now. I just reviewed regular Flonase, which gets a 9 from me. The reason Sensimist gets a 7 is the applicator is less controllable/reliable. It's harder to direct the spray in a way that doesn't just create a little puddle in one spot inside my nostril. Other than that, it works just like regular Flonase."

• arc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 2, 2022

Fluticasone nasal "I don't understand all these negative reviews. I guess people react differently to medications. For me, Flonase changed my life dramatically for the better. I'm 59 years old and have been taking this (or Vancenase - similar) since it came out when I was 23, for severe, almost year-round allergies. I take it every day, once a day, two sprays in each nostril. The only effect I've observed is that it is highly effective in controlling my allergies (no panic attacks, diabetes, headaches, etc. that others report). When I've stopped Flonase, the allergies come back, and with it, the inability to tolerate dogs, enjoy the outdoors, etc. It absolutely transformed my quality of life for the better (in some ways I look at my life as 'before Flonase' and 'after Flonase'). I rank it a 9 out of 10 and not a 10/10 only because I still get itchy eyes, and this year it's been a little less effective for some reason than in the prior 35 years."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2016

"Worked great for keeping nasal passages open for about two months, and then I developed a hacking cough, sore throat, and a headache. Haven't had a headache in years. Looked up side effects and decided to stop using it."

• Flo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 18, 2024

"I had suffered from perennial nasal congestion (allergy-induced), since age 11. However, my perennial rhinitis went entirely untreated (physician disregarded), until my early thirties. Said disorder resulted in frequent childhood upper-respiratory illness, disrupting many basic activities (i.e. school studies, gymnastics, sleep). By age 31, I had developed varied physical illness, following bouts of excessive stress, principally caused by dotingly nursing my elderly parents. Eventually, repeated visits to general practitioners prompted a referral to a competent specialist. He prescribed Flonase brand pumps (ineffective crystalline form), which could barely penetrate the nasal derma. At least, that initial prescription urged my own research into this medication, finding a recently introduced liquid form. I proceeded to request prescriptions from a specialist in an unrelated field. Ever since, I am using nearly daily dosing of Fluticasone Propionate nasal spray. Good stuff."

• Cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2023

Fluticasone nasal "No more nighttime stuffiness. I've been suffering for years with terrible nighttime stuffiness, itchy eyes, and itchy ears. I would take hot showers or put my head over warm water just to help loosen up my nose. My doctor gave me this. He recommended the mist, as I had a bad reaction to another brand of allergy spray, and he said this was more gentle. He was right. It took me a few months to actually use it, as the experience I had beforehand made me hesitant. I was fed up with not being able to breathe, so I finally used it. Wish I used it sooner. Third night and I'm not stuffy. I can breathe at night for the first time in years!"

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "I took Flonase for a month, as recommended by my ENT, in order to treat tinnitus. Flonase did not help my tinnitus at all. After about a month of using it, I had to stop due to extreme dryness and pain inside my nose. I've never experienced symptoms like this before taking Flonase. It's been 6 months since stopping Flonase, and the dryness has improved, but the pain has not improved."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "I went to a new allergy doctor, and she had me stop all of my allergy meds for 7 days before my first office visit. I did as requested and withdrew them all. She had me start taking Flonase Sensimist, one dose in the morning. After a month's use, I was overwhelmed by the drainage in my throat, the smell of my morning coffee, and the smell of grease on French fries. They all have a nasty bug taste, like when we were kids riding our bikes and that bug flies in our mouth. YUCK. I have stopped using this product, but it's a slow move forward to regain my smell and the mucus in the AM."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2022

"Most of these reviews are negative, and my experience is the complete opposite. I have been on every allergy med there is, but Flonase is number one. Wonderful drug to resolve post-nasal drip and allergies. Nothing else ever worked before for over 20 years of life. It either made me tired or jittery. Flonase works wonders by relieving all symptoms and lasting without side effects. I recommend it highly as a healthcare provider. It works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2023

"I had a severe post nasal drip issue, so I went to an ENT who quickly suggested that I start using Flonase. My ENT warned me that it may take a while for it to start working, so I should be patient. I was directed to use it 2 times a day for at least six weeks. It has been two days, and I can say I will never use Flonase again. The first day was fine after I used it. It wasn’t until the next morning that I felt a sore throat sensation and realized that the Flonase was mixing in with my post nasal drip and making my throat feel worse than it did to begin with. Nonetheless, I decided to still push through and use it again the second day. After about 2-3 hours, I felt like I was coming down with something. Same sore throat feeling, but along with extreme fatigue and a weird chest feeling. I was supposed to see some friends I haven’t seen in a while tonight but decided to stay in because the Flonase is making me feel like I have the flu. I’m glad I’m not alone, and this is a common occurrence."

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

"I finally went to the walk-in clinic after being sick for weeks with a cold, asthma, and severe seasonal allergies. This spring, the pollen was very bad, and I could barely breathe out of my nose at all. I could hardly even eat since I had no way to breathe while eating... That’s how bad it was. I was prescribed what I think is a generic fluticasone nasal spray (made by West-Ward), 50 mcg. RX only. It is AMAZING. It started working almost immediately for me and continues to offer relief. I can fully breathe w/ no problem now. It even helps my severe nasal reactions to cigarette smoke, certain chemicals, etc. Note: this is only intended to work on your nose. You cannot expect this to alleviate your eye symptoms. That’s kind of silly, since it’s a nasal spray..."