Fluticasone nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• rey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2022

"I am from the Philippines. Based on my experience, my doctor gave me fluticasone (Avamys), and after 3 days of use, it was effective, and I don't really mind the side effects because I know that if there are side effects, it means it's working. Then, after 5 days of use, I got asthma and post-nasal drip. I can't breathe during sleep. My gosh, it was really scary. I was really dizzy when I walked and had coughing and back pain. I realize that all the side effects are so, so real, so after all that, I stopped fluticasone."

• 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."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2022

Fluticasone nasal "Took Flonase and Xyzal for allergies for three months or so. Started to feel dizzy and jittery on them, so I went off of them. Now I'm convinced I'm dying. I'm in good shape, exercise 6 days a week, 19% +/- body fat. It's been 9 days since I stopped. Dizziness, weird feelings in my chest, and unspeakable panic are my symptoms. I've gone to urgent care, BP was 130/80 in a full panic, EKG was normal. Dr. said I should 'talk to somebody.' That was two days ago. My wife found a GABA supplement that's supposed to help, and it seemed like it was until today. I stopped taking it because I seemed to be feeling better. Big mistake. Anyway, I just took it about an hour ago and seem to be improving again. I've also continued exercising through it, because although it's scary and I'm dizzy, I'm hoping it'll help clear everything out faster? That's probably not even a thing. Anyway, if I survive this, I'll gladly have allergies instead."

• 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."

• All...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• 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. I used it before bed, and woke up for the first time in years with a non-stuffy, non-drippy nose. The only downside was I experienced some mild nose bleeding, but that stopped completely after a couple weeks of use. Flonase works far better than anything else I've tried. After nearly 10 years of use, I'm fully satisfied."

• 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."

• 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!"

• Hjk...
• August 10, 2015

"This has saved my life. I have always been a sneezing mess. I constantly had a blocked nose more or less every day. I stupidly tried to use Otrivine. OMG, what a mistake, as this infected my nose because I became reliant on it, causing inflammation. So, I went to the doctor, who prescribed me Avamys nasal spray. It saved my life. I can breathe again, and it treated my nose from inflammation and also protects it from any further complications. All watery eyes and nose problems gone down the drain. I would sponsor this medicine. Best nasal spray I've ever had. :)"

• Mat...
• May 3, 2016

Fluticasone nasal "It works fine, but I still have some discomfort in my eyes, and after 10 days of taking it, I have developed a constant contraction in my right eye. I will stop using this product and use it occasionally."

• Was...
• January 24, 2023

"The Flixonase nasal spray itself is considered a good conservative treatment for relief of sinusitis, polyps, and symptoms of allergic rhinitis or blocked nose. But if you have a history of anxiety problems, you need to consider finding another option for treatment and not corticosteroid nasal spray or try decreasing your dose to only 1 spray in each nostril. I tried it for anosmia for 45 days, and there was a slight improvement, no more than that. This drug is making anxiety worse and cannot be tolerated for some people who suffer from chronic anxiety."

• any...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 4, 2018

Fluticasone nasal "This spray works fine, however, something massive changed about it - the 120 spray used to be 0.54 mL, and it is now 0.31 mL, the same amount of sprays but much less product (about the same size as 60 sprays, which for some reason did NOT change)! Watch out, they're giving you a lot less now!"