Fluticasone nasal for Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2020

Fluticasone nasal "I wouldn't recommend Flonase for vasomotor rhinitis or enlarged turbinates, it does nothing and can have significant side effects. Afrin works for those issues, but long-term use isn't recommended, better to have a procedure to address if possible. Thankfully, the most noticeable for me was dry nose and nose ache, nothing much more, but could have contributed to ongoing insomnia and fatigue issues, hard to say. Had to take it after a procedure to reduce my inferior turbinates and sinuplasty for inflammation reduction."

• ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

Fluticasone nasal "Expensive. This is my second try for my blocked ears and nose. The Sensimist bottle never quite empties, and the spray hose does not reach the bottom. Thus, you are unable to use the costly liquid spray that you paid for."

• joy...
• October 3, 2008

Fluticasone nasal "I've taken Veramyst for 11 days. My cavity fluid was 'moderate.' In one week, the fluid was reduced to 'small.' A moderate amount of fluid is very uncomfortable to me, with shortness of breath and sinking oxygen levels. Blood oxygen went from 91% to 96% in that first week of using Veramyst. It's now at 98%. A huge difference to me in how I feel with the moderate amount of fluid to the small amount. No side effects noted."

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2011

Fluticasone nasal "Relieved some nasal pressure and drainage. After a month of continuous use, developed insomnia and muscle spasms around ear and eyelid areas. Discontinued use, and after 2 weeks, these symptoms disappeared."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2019

"I do not like this fluticasone nasal spray at all. The first time I used this at 5 pm, I began to feel dizzy and nauseous, this was gone the next morning. Day 2, I used it at 5 pm. Approximately 30 minutes after my dose, I started feeling lightheaded and a strange rushing feeling inside my body. I also had nerve twitches on my left cheek. Today, day 3, the rushing feeling was subsiding until about 30 minutes after I used it again at 5 pm. It's awful! I'm never using this again, especially seeing my nasal congestion has not improved at all."

• DB8...
• April 30, 2009

Fluticasone nasal "I have seasonal allergies, and Veramyst works great, with no noticeable side effects when I use it occasionally. However, a couple of times recently, I have used it for 3 consecutive days, and at that point, I began to notice side effects. I've noticed increased heart rate and slight pain in my eyes. But these do not seem to last more than a day, provided I do not use the Veramyst the following (4th) day."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2018

Fluticasone nasal "Flonase is absolute trash and did nothing to unstop my nose. I had to go back to the store and buy the generic Kroger brand, and that was the only thing that gave me some relief. Flonase did not decongest either side of my nostril at any time, and it was a horrible waste of money."

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2011

Fluticasone nasal "Had hoped it would help with constant nightly congestion, but it didn't. Actually seemed a tiny bit worse. Doctor hasn't found any allergies in what has been tested. Though I have found antihistamines to help in the past, and I'm going to try those now to see if that helps."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 27, 2015

Fluticasone nasal "I'm 16 as of right now, but when I was prescribed it 5 years ago, my whole life had changed. People actually wanted to be around me, 'cause I wasn't constantly sniffing and snorting. My sinuses were as clear as the sunny sky. Life was so much better."

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2009

Fluticasone nasal "Worked great in reducing my hay fever/rhinitis symptoms. However, headache present the 6th-8th day of use, some eye discomfort/sensitivity, and from 6th day on; small amount of blood present in nasal secretions. Although Veramyst reduced the intensity of my symptoms (itchy/watery eyes, itchy/runny nose), it did not completely rid me of those symptoms. Will probably discontinue use due to concern regarding headaches. For me, level of effectiveness probably not worth the side effects."

• Kat...
• April 27, 2015

Fluticasone nasal "I have been taking this for about a month now and noticed a significant reduction in sneeze attacks and excessive allergy symptoms. I take this along with my regular Allegra dose. Taking the Allegra alone, I would still get sneeze attacks, but now with Flonase it is only occasional. Thank you, Flonase!"

• eli...
• October 8, 2011

"In the past three months, I have been suffering from some major congestion during the nighttime, so much that I couldn't sleep well and had started snoring. The doctor prescribed the generic fluticasone and Allegra-D. I've had extremely good results from this, allowing me to breathe fully during the night. I've been taking the medications for about 3.5 weeks. However, I started to have some minor nosebleeds in the last week, and today I have had four nosebleeds. I'm planning on stopping the fluticasone."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2022

Fluticasone nasal "Flonase made me feel so much worse. Headaches and sore throat were the worst side effects of this drug. My nose stuffiness was not relieved. If anything, it made it worse. Terrible headaches. Ughh -- been on it a week taken as directed, and it makes me feel terrible. I feel better without it."

• Iam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2024

Fluticasone nasal "I have ETD since my first septoplasty. Doctors have been pushing corticosteroids to treat this condition. I, for one, do not care for steroids at all. My biggest concern is the weight gain and fatigue. It does help somewhat to provide relief but the side effects outweigh the benefit. I've been doing research online and read about Thymus glandular supplements for hay fever and allergies. I'm willing to try anything natural if it works without bad side effects."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2021

"I have only taken Avamys (fluticasone furoate) twice, and shortly after the first use of the nasal spray, I developed a congestion headache. The sinuses on the right side of my head feel congested, and I feel pressure on my right eye and a sensitivity to bright light even two days after I last used the spray. Obviously, I have stopped using the spray and have reported the headache to my doctor."

• Pam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2024

"Been using since 15th May, initially with good results. Finding anxiety increased and breathing difficult sometimes. Some nights sleep ok, others only a few hours as nose congested. Dosage is 1 spray each nostril once per day. Lost weight as nausea causing me to eat less. Feel the cold more, keep tensing up. Insomnia is the worst."

• Cou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2016

"For 3 years, I've had a congested nose. I know I'm allergic to pollen, hay fever is pretty bad in the spring and summer, but it settles down in the winter. Due to work, I had to move to southern Arizona, which made my allergies worse. My nose became so congested I would mouth breathe at night and wake up with a dry, raw throat and tongue. Saline sprays blocked me up even more, antihistamines did nothing. I got rebound congestion from medicated nasal sprays. My nose bled from all the tissues and sprays I was using. Was put on fluticasone, and within 2 days, I breathe relatively clear and can sleep at night again. My nose is not 100% cleared, but I don't have to blow it anymore, and the sneezing has stopped. It smells flowery, which is pleasant."

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2009

"After suffering from year-round allergies and rhinitis all of my life, I finally got serious about treatment after the birth of my first child. Although I had taken nasal sprays in the past, I was never consistent. Now, I use fluticasone nasal twice daily, and nearly all of my nasal allergy symptoms have subsided. I would definitely recommend it for anyone suffering the same."

• MAR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2015

Fluticasone nasal "It's totally a waste of money and 100% useless, ocean nasal spray (sodium chloride nasal spray) works way better and has no side effects or bad taste. It's like spraying deodorant in your nose to make you feel better, but technically it doesn't work. Again, I got sodium chloride nasal spray for $1.85, and it works way better and is life-saving."

• Moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

"Horrible experience on fluticasone. It is packaged as Avamys where I live. I've decided to stop using the nasal spray only after 4 days of usage due to anxiety symptoms. I was told to take 2x sprays on each nostril, but I took 1x each to be safe. I'm glad I didn't follow the doctors' direction. Night 1 - Mild anxiety affecting the quality of my sleep. Night 2 - Worsened anxiety. Woke up in the middle of the night with a racing heartbeat. Night 3 - Same as night 2, but with a dry mouth! Night 4 - Same as night 3, but the anxiety has worsened. I must add that I also suffer from anxiety disorder, and the symptoms caused by the medication are similar to one of my worst anxiety symptoms. Please be cautious with this medication. The experiences shared here are real and seem to be very common, too common for this medication to be over-the-shelves."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2015

"I've been using the spray for several weeks for sinusitis. I tend to get pressure behind my eyes. The pressure and other symptoms have eased with the spray, but just the last few days I've been getting pain behind my eyes, which is getting worse by the day. Analgesia/Ibuprofen and Sudafed don't seem to be making any difference. I think I may have to stop taking the spray."

• Dai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2021

"My GP prescribed this about a month ago. It does not work!!! To boot, when I was researching it, I skipped over Section 2 re Children and Adolescents, as I thought it did not apply to me. However, now I have the beginning of a small cataract and see that it mentions blurred vision, etc. under this Children Section. Now I am waiting for an appointment at the eye hospital and am worried stiff. Pity I could not score zero."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2021

"I had to make a trip to the E.R. That's when an MRI and CT scan showed I have chronic sinusitis. My left sinus is full of infection. Over the years, I just thought I had allergies, and antibiotics never worked. So I just took Zyrtec, Benadryl, Sudafed, etc. Relief was hit or miss most days. For almost 3 weeks, I've been using the generic Flonase. Finally, I'm getting some relief. The first morning after my first dose, I already had improvement. This medication is specifically for polyps and inflammation, not for allergies, as the pills are for allergies. This is why they didn't help very much. I still have to wait for my next appointment to find out if I'm getting surgery, but this is holding me over till now, as I tried to flush my sinus and it wouldn't flush. So I'm thankful to have something working for me. So far, no side effects from this medication."

• Ell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2023

"My allergist gave me this inhalant for severe rhinitis. Two sprays in each nostril once a day. It worked great almost immediately, but after about a week, I started to experience really bad nosebleeds lasting upwards of 45 minutes. No other side effects, so I've cut the dosage in half. It works great on my nasal swelling, though. Finally feel like I'm getting enough oxygen."

• Car...
• January 2, 2023

Fluticasone nasal "The worst thing about Flonase is that you have to try it for a full week to test whether it works. I just finished that week. It did not work, and I slept terribly because I couldn't breathe. I have a narrow nasal passageway. Flonase did not work."