Fluticasone nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2021

"After days of torture, absolutely the worst experience of my life! I’m so glad I found this thread and was able to connect the dots. I really began to look into it yesterday when I noticed my vision was blurred, like the whole day I felt awful eye pain and pressure behind my eyes. Not to mention, the insomnia has been gut-wrenching and so frustrating. I’ve been to the emergency room twice for shortness of breath. Shallow breathing?? Mainly through my nose because when I would attempt through my mouth, it was very hard to catch! The scariest feelings are when you feel like you don’t have enough oxygen. My anxiety has been through the roof, I’ve even had trouble driving because of it, and usually I’m not an anxious person at all. My heart rate at night is 115-130. It’s worse at night, to be honest. I don’t have any other words other than I can’t believe doctors are actually prescribing this stuff. I actually was prescribed this for a month, and I’m on day 7. Never again."

• 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."

• 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..."

• 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."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 15, 2015

"Worked great for 6 months. I used it for allergies. However, five days after I stopped using it, I started to experience headaches and ringing in my ears for two solid weeks. Now it's week three, and those symptoms are slowly going away while I have to take ibuprofen every day to alleviate side effects. Also, my lower number on my blood pressure went up a full 10 points while I was on it. I went to the doctor about 20 days after coming off, and my blood pressure has dropped back down about 7-8 points."

• MUa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

"This did clear up really bad allergies that were severely clogging my sinuses, nose, and ears, but it also started giving me nasty headaches, back pain, and moderate fatigue after about a week. I am a (usually daily) runner, but my runs became much more difficult after starting fluticasone. It made me so fatigued that it was hard to finish a run that I could have finished easily before starting it. I'm going to try replacing it with Zyrtec and see if I have more luck."

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

"Made my nose more stuffy and caused my eyelids to swell after about a week's use. Also caused weight gain and bloating in the face, my face just didn't look 'right.' I used it for a few months and then switched to Nasonex (I'm in Europe). No weird side effects and my face looks normal."

• Mis...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 10, 2016

Fluticasone nasal "I used Veramyst daily for 5 years straight with no side effects due to severe allergies. A few days after I started using it, allergies were gone. I couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, my insurance stopped covering the medication, which is pricey without it, and the generic did not help me at all. So now I'm back to pills and still an allergy sufferer."

• bir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2018

Fluticasone nasal "My ENT advised me to use this product. My experience is that I have paid from $13.99 to $28.99 for the same size. Another thing is that it doesn't seem to spray the same every time. Sometimes I don't think anything comes out of the nozzle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "This is the only thing that works for my allergies. I'm allergic to most pollen, mold, and dust. Antihistamines don't work very well for me and give me weird side effects. I used to get regular sinusitis and allergy-induced asthma. Since starting this medication, I haven't had allergy symptoms or sinusitis. I have used my rescue inhaler twice in two years! This medication works wonders for me."

• Hon...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 8, 2021

Fluticasone nasal "I began this medication 7 years ago. Before that, all I did was not breathe, sinus headaches, and feel all over miserable. My doctor gave me this, and I'm amazed by how quickly it works, and once the 2-week period wore off, I was able to take it every other day, which I do now. No side effects at all. I have bipolar depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I'm medicated for these problems, so I can't comment on psychiatric side effects. All in all, this med is a lifesaver for me. Make sure you read very carefully the pamphlet that comes in the box to verify that you're using it correctly. I tilt my head slightly forward, breathe in, and spray twice, and breathe slowly out of my mouth. As far as cost, I was shocked at how much the drugstores charge for this. Fortunately, I have Medicaid, which pretty much covers everything with a zero copay."

• She...
• March 11, 2017

Fluticasone nasal "I started using Flonase last year, and it worked pretty well for me. After using it for a while, I'd get nosebleeds and stop using it for a few days and start back. This year is different and seems to have little effect. I do not get 24 hours of relief. I'm lucky if I get 8."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2011

Fluticasone nasal "After seeing an allergy specialist for a grass/tree pollen allergy, I switched from over-the-counter drugs [Claritin, Allegra] to Veramyst. It works great, and I do not experience negative side effects, such as nosebleeds. If my eyes are itchy, I use Pataday eye drops."

• Jay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 15, 2024

Fluticasone nasal "My allergist/ENT recommended I try this, and I'm extremely pleased with Sensimist. I've been using it off and on for a couple of years now, and it's a definite improvement over the original nasal spray. I am on oral medication all of the time, but with severe allergies, sometimes I need a little extra boost during heavy pollen and mold seasons. My nasal passages are consistently clear now and, according to my doctor, no longer swollen or discolored. I can breathe again!"

• Son...
• September 17, 2018

"Glad to see I’m not the only one who has experienced difficulties with this spray. I have had severe headaches, thrush, and hearing loss in my left ear! I also have had a whispering voice for 10 weeks. They’re telling me I have acid reflux, I don’t agree. Is anyone aware that this medication was on the recall list for contamination with small glass fragments (Apotex brand, 05/31/2018)? In all honesty, I believe this is what I’m experiencing."

• Hen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2018

"I've just started using this spray and have used it twice today (a total of four pumps each nostril x2), and it's already reduced my post-nasal drip. I wonder about the systemic effects, however, chiefly because just ten hours after I first used it, my neckline seems to have tightened up considerably, it's not in my imagination, people at work have commented."

• Ara...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2018

"I have severe chronic sinusitis, and trust me, at first, this did not work. It took a couple of days, I had to remember to take it every day, and now I have zero breathing issues and can go to sleep amazingly every night."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 22, 2016

"I have severe seasonal allergies to pollen. I'd be on Claritin and still sneezing every few minutes constantly, very congested. And my eyes would itch so badly, I'd always be tearing up or blinking continuously. Adding this provided major relief from the respiratory symptoms."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2020

Fluticasone nasal "After sustaining several severe nasal infections and severe migraines last year, which were followed by bouts of upper respiratory infections and the subsequent occurrence of shingles (due to an overtaxed immune system), I learned from my physician that my initial symptoms were associated with 'Cedar Fever' (allergic rhinitis). Adhering to the recommended daily regimen of Flonase and Loratadine (generic Claritin) from November to March, my symptoms resolved without recurrence! I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled that something worked when nothing else had during the previous seven years ever since we moved into our new house, which happens to be in close vicinity to a group of Cedar oak trees! The only noticeable side effect I am attributing to Flonase use is weight gain around my midsection, but it is manageable with exercise!"

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

"Fluticasone nasal spray is absolute junk - Left a weird smell in my nose for 2 days after using it - Lost my sense of taste. Better off using a neti pot with a saline solution and not give the pharmaceutical companies any $$ for this. Overpriced and probably bad for your health long term."

• Edd...
• July 17, 2011

"I used to suffer from hay fever and allergies for years, especially bad in spring and fall. I used many different pills and nose sprays, and none worked well. The doctor prescribed Flonase several years ago. It has worked wonderfully well for me, with no side effects that I am aware of. When I tried to stop, I noticed nasal congestion returning gradually. For me, this has been a life-enhancing medicine, and I have recommended many friends who have similar problems to try."

• Sag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 30, 2015

Fluticasone nasal "Flonase works as advertised. It especially stops the itching, which is wonderful. The trouble is that it is not ergonomic. The container is too long. I am a female, so I have small hands, which makes it very hard to hold. It needs to be an inch shorter."

• Goo...
• December 24, 2020

"Took the fluticasone nasal spray for one day. Woke up at 1:00 a.m. Couldn’t get back to sleep. That hasn’t happened to me in years. Couldn’t go to work the next day because I was exhausted. Threw it in the garbage. If you can’t sleep, it’s useless."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2017

"I'm allergic to dust and a couple more things. My doctor prescribed this drug to me, which is a steroid. It didn't help me at all. It dried my nose, and I couldn't breathe. The side effects were horrible. I had horrible headaches, nausea, insomnia, and body aches. I will never use this product again. I will break it into pieces!"

• Jad...
• February 15, 2021

"I have been taking fluticasone off and on for years. This last time I took it before bedtime for over 20 days. Other than consistent nasal drip, gums so swollen on my right side of my mouth, top and bottom. Gums aching and pain while chewing on the right side. Didn’t realize it was that bad until the dentist said gums on the right side were inflamed and puffy. The next day I stopped taking it. Took over 14 days to stop the aching mouth. When brushing and using a water flosser, my gums always started bleeding before going to the dentist and after dental cleaning. Finally seeing little to no bleeding gums and minimized swollen gums on day 18. Found out “corticosteroid” is a key ingredient in the nasal spray, can cause oral health problems such as inflammation and swollen gums. Won’t be using this again."