Nasacort and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Nur...
• September 13, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have awful airborne allergies. I used Nasacort and had great relief, although I have always said I wouldn't use steroids. It was all good until I started feeling very anxious, panic attacks, heart palpitations, pain in my sides over my kidneys, feeling generally sick, felt like my blood pressure was really high, and my hair fell out! I'm not kidding you! Hair loss is a side effect of triamcinolone, and half of my hair fell out! After trips to 4 different doctors (cardiologist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, and primary care doctor) who found nothing in the tons of labs they drew, it was the triamcinolone in Nasacort! It took almost 2 years for my hair to grow back. I ended up hospitalized in atrial fibrillation for 2 days also at that time because of it. I had never had it before and have never had it again. I am a registered nurse of 33 years. If you use this medicine daily for any extended period of time, you will probably have severe withdrawal symptoms like I did."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I was directed by Dr. to take Nasacort along with antibiotics for a sinus infection. On the first day I took it (morning), I noticed that at bedtime I had trouble falling asleep. Found it odd. Second night, same thing, but also feeling anxious and a general feeling of not feeling better. Third day, again hard time falling asleep. After 3 days, tried to figure out what was going on. Then realized it started taking Nasacort.... bingo... stopped it and everything is coming back to normal. Can’t trust the manufacturer to tell you all the side effects, but thank goodness for consumers like us to do so. Not worth it."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "My experience was awful. I paid around $40 for this, and it made me nauseous, made my heart pound, and made me feel anxious...all after only one use. Then later there was a crash, and I felt exhausted. It helped slightly with my allergies, but not too much, and NOT worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am very sensitive to all medications, so I was so happy to try Nasacort. It worked really well for my allergies, but after two weeks of using it, the side effects were awful. Right off the bat, my right eyelid was twitching nonstop. I put up with it since I could finally breathe, but then the heart palpitations started. It got so bad one night that I thought I was having a heart attack and almost passed out while I was driving. As soon as I stopped using Nasacort, the symptoms went away. It also caused anxiety for me. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Hoping there is no permanent damage to my heart!!"

• Sag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Works but, like others, gives me anxiety. I only use this if I absolutely have to, it makes me sneeze and then dries everything up. It also makes me a little dizzy and feel loopy. I’m still trying to find that perfect allergy medication, but it’s been a long road. I would recommend this for occasional usage. I’m a young adult and have had allergies since childhood, but recently my allergies have gotten worse, which is why I take this and other allergy medication."

• Sur...
• February 13, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "While using the product for about 2 to 3 weeks, it cured the allergy symptoms but left me with what seemed to be manageable anxiety and lite panic attacks. Even though I have some holistic cures for anxiety (holy basil tea or passion flower drops), the ongoing uneasiness from the drug made me stop. The first day off the medication, I felt odd, the second day I was a little stronger, and the 3rd day I had a real panic attack. I wouldn't suggest the product to anyone who has had 'any anxiety issues' in their life. At least I know I have a strong heart..."

• Per...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "This medication caused me to feel loopy, anxious, but tired at the same time, and I gained weight. I couldn't lose weight for anything. I came off of this and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Who knew? I know it's a steroid, but I had no idea it was that strong. I'm going to try Claritin D again. The medication did make me breathe easier. I had very itchy eyes, however, which could've been from the pollen. Sore throat, however. I gave it a 3 because it makes me breathe like a champ."

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this last night and this evening to try and help my rhinitis. After an hour of taking it, I'm pretty wired in more than one way. When I normally have anxiety, I shut down and withdraw, but this medication not only induces anxiety, but it makes me need to do something physical to get energy out. Like run. So I know this isn't me. I also have found out that patients with Afib shouldn't be taking nasal steroids due to them being able to induce an episode. Thankfully, I'm starting to feel it wear off. I took it almost three and a half hours ago and am finally starting to feel tired enough for bed, so my body is slowly coming down from it. It works darn well as marketed, I'll give it that, but with Afib, I can't risk it. I honestly don't mind the anxiety or the wiredness, but it's not for me."

• Den...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2016

"Seems to bring on anxiety."

• Ecd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "Fantastic and no side effects. Flonase was horrible - didn’t work and gave me horrible anxiety. Generic version of Nasacort has been wonderful."