Comparing Flonase vs Nasonex
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| Flonase (fluticasone) | Nasonex (mometasone) |
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Prescription only
Flonase reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, Flonase may cause nose bleeds and it takes about three days for the full effects to be seen. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Sinus Symptoms, Nasal Polyps, Allergic Rhinitis. Nasonex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
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| More about Flonase (fluticasone) | More about Nasonex (mometasone) | ||||||||
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Flonase has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Nasonex has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 83 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Flonase side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Nasonex side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Flonase prices and generic prices |
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| Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | Other mometasone brands include: Nasonex 24HR Allergy, Propel, Propel Mini, Sinuva | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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8 hours |
5.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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A total of 32 drugs are known to interact with Nasonex:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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