Mometasone / Olopatadine Nasal Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 11, 2024.

Applies to mometasone/olopatadine nasal: nasal spray.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, mometasone/olopatadine nasal may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking mometasone / olopatadine nasal:

Less common side effects

• bloody nose
• nose discomfort

Rare side effects

• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Incidence not known

• blindness
• bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
• blurred vision
• cough or hoarseness
• darkening of the skin
• decreased vision
• diarrhea
• difficulty in swallowing
• dizziness
• eye pain
• fainting
• fast heartbeat
• fever or chills
• headache
• loss of appetite
• lower back or side pain
• mental depression
• nausea or vomiting
• painful or difficult urination
• skin rash
• slow growth in children
• sore mouth or tongue
• sores inside the nose
• swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
• tearing
• trouble breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• white patches in the mouth, tongue, or throat

Other side effects

Some side effects of mometasone / olopatadine nasal may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common side effects

• change in taste
• loss of taste

For healthcare professionals

Applies to mometasone / olopatadine nasal: nasal spray.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reactions were dysgeusia (substance-specific unpleasant taste), epistaxis, and nasal discomfort.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Laceration^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Nausea
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Constipation, sore tongue^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Bacterial vaginosis^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Corticosteroids:

• Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity (including anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, bronchospasm, dyspnea)

Mometasone nasal:

• Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions (including wheezing)^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Back pain

Nasal corticosteroids:

• Frequency not reported: Growth retardation in children/reduction in growth velocity in pediatric patients^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Dysgeusia (unpleasant taste), headache
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness, somnolence, lethargy
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Migraine^[Ref]

Ocular

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Blurred vision, dry eye, eye discomfort

Corticosteroids:

• Frequency not reported: Cataracts, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Procedural pain
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fatigue
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Ear pain^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Insomnia
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anxiety, depression^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Epistaxis, nasal discomfort, upper respiratory infection, viral upper respiratory tract infection, cough, bronchitis, streptococcal pharyngitis
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nasal dryness, nasal inflammation, oropharyngeal pain, throat irritation, sneezing
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Nasal mucosal disorder

Corticosteroids:

• Frequency not reported: Pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, nasal septum perforation

Mometasone nasal:

• Frequency not reported: Localized Candida albicans infections of the nose and pharynx

Nasal antihistamines:

• Frequency not reported: Nasal ulceration, nasal septal perforation^[Ref]

Further information

Mometasone/olopatadine nasal side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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