FLONASE Reviews (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE)Average Rating: 1.8 (1317 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare FLONASE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR FLONASE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Chronic non-allergic rhinitis | None. I was quite surprised to see the reviews from so many people who had multiple harmful side effects. | Because even the generic form is expensive, I cut the dosage down from two sprays per nostril twice a day to one spray per nostril per day before going to bed. It still works well for me at that level. | M | 61 | 20 years 50mcg 1X day | 5/3/2013 | 1 | nasal allergies | loss of smell and taste, anxiety, perforation of septum | I have taken a corticosteroid drug (Becanase,Vancenase or Flonase) for over 20 years to combat nasal allergies. The drugs worked great, reducing the number of sinus infections I would normally get. However in time the side effects have outweighed the benefits. I've suffered anxiety for many years not really knowing what was causing it. The loss of smell and taste I chalked up to a lifetime of nasal allergies and recurrent sinus infections. However most recently I have been diagnosed with a large perforation in my septum caused by a decrease blood flow in the nose. A surgery to correct the perforation and the "whistle" caused by it was unsuccessful. The surgeon couldn't perform the surgery because the tissue didn't have adequate blood flow to graft other tissue to it. I took this medicine for a long time, and no doctor (there were at least five who continued to prescribe it) explained the side effects to me. I should have read them on my own, but because I was so happy to have | F | 54 | 20 years | 7/29/2006 | 5 | seasonal allergies | None. | A great medication. No more stuffy nose and the irritability that goes with it. In the Spring when others are sneezing, I'm not. I don't have a dog, but I can now work with dogs and remain comfortable. | F | 53 | 16 years | 5/18/2009 | 5 | Allergies | None. | Works well. Good way to use it to do a sinus rinse first, then blow your nose, then 1 shot/nostril/day. Nasal rinse feels weird but in combo with Flonase does the job. | M | 50 | 15 years | 12/16/2006 | 5 | Severe Allergies | I've never experienced side effects while on this drug, and I have been taking it for longer than most. I'm extremely active, workout regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. | I hope others can benefit from this drug, because it really does work! | M | 29 | 12 years 50mcg 1X day | 11/8/2012 | 4 | post nasal drip, scratchy voice | JUST DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AT AGE 46! I now have the bones of a 76 year old woman. Otherwise extremely healthy, but my doctor wanted to check bone density because of long-term Flonase use. | It absolutely kept my voice great and nasal drip non-existent. Very rarely caught a cold. Unfortunately, I've got to discontinue use now and work to restore my bones. | F | 46 | 12 years | 5/19/2007 | 4 | seasonal allergies | Recently, much more nasal bleeding than usual. also, discovered a large, red looking place inside nostril. | It is amazing how many symptoms I have that others on this site have, but I never attributed it to flonase: anxiety disorder, beginning of cataracts, osteopenia, muscle and joint soreness. evidently, this med does NOT just stay in your nasal cavity. | F | 60 | 11 years whatever p 1X day | 2/18/2011 | 5 | plugged sinus | Dry nasal passage, some bleeding. I use flonase followed by a dab of vaseline in both nostrils every night. I can always breath now! I could not tolerate flonase without the use of vaseline at least once daily (more in dry or cold winter weather). | My docotr (surgeon) said I would be required to take flonase for life following sinus surgery to open blockages. I can usually breath through both nostrils now. I never get sinus infections any more, that may be a result of sinus surgery that removed turbinates and God knows what other spare parts! Breathing is GREAT now! | M | 49 | 10 years | 11/17/2005 | 5 | year round allergies | none | It has made it possible for me to live without a constant itchy nose, or perpetual sneezing, or the side effects of other medicines. It truly changed my life; I can live (almost) like a person with no allergies. | F | 43 | 10 years | 2/26/2005 | 5 | Allergic Rhinitis (SEVERE) | No side effects that I am aware of. | I've been taking Flonase for 10 years (most of that time in combination w/a pill like Bromfed or Dallergy), and it has worked miracles for me. I went from having severe allergy attacks once a month to none at all. Unfortunately, my allergist has told me that this long-term steroid use isn't good for me, and he is switching me to Astelin. I will miss this product, as it worked without fail. | F | 25 | 10 years | 11/14/2007 | 5 | Chronic allergic rhinitis | 1 puff/ea nostril daily year round for 10 yrs: * Weight gain 6.3%. * Daily bloody nasal scabs, deviated septum unable to heal. * Mild joint soreness and stiffness * Severe acid reflux. (associated? Reflux stopped w/i 3 months after taking Flonase.) * Occasional acne (at 41=> 51) * Erectile dysfunction developed over several years. | * Quite effective at reducing nasal mucous secretions. Significantly reduced minor colds. Replaced by NasalCrom w very good results and elimination of side effects over 6 months. * Wt gain 205=> 218 w/i first few months of starting Flonase. Wt loss of equal amount w/i 6 months of stopping after 10 yrs use. * Mile swim times increased 6.5% over 5 months after stopping. * Frequent small white secretions on tonsils that appeared after starting Flonase and largely left after stopping. Odd. * ED-- associated with aging and taking Lipitor. Stopped the Lipitor, and over 2 or 3 months some function returned and then no further improvement. Stopped Flonase 6 months later, and over tne next 6 months full function returned. Same timing as improvement with the mild joint soreness and stiffness. | M | 52 | 10 years | 3/31/2008 | 5 | sinisitus & couldn't breathe | Nose always plugged up - even after sinus operation. Been taking Flonase for MANY years with no problems & now I can breathe ! | F | 70 | 10 years | 4/27/2009 | 5 | rhinitis | No noted side effects other then dry nose. | Flonase has been a tremendous miracle drug for me. I was never able to breathe from my nose........Flonase opened up my nasal passages. I have noticed that if I use the two squirts in each nostral once a day advice.......my nose dries out. I use one puff in each nostral every other day and it keeps me cleared up. | M | 45 | 10 years | 7/7/2008 | 5 | Sinus congestion would tiger migrai | Didn't think it was helping me much but any thing to help keep the migraines away was good until I had intense arm pain. I couldn't even hold my children or pump my own gas without extreme pain. Went to many Dr's with no luck. This went on for over a year. Went on vacation but forgot flonase. My arms started to work again. I've been off it for 2 months now and my arms and strength are better than they have been in years. FYI no change in migraines or sinuses. WILL NEVER TAKE AGAIN ! | M | 47 | 10 years | 1/19/2016 | 4 | Allergies | Withdrawal symptoms include severe fatigue, muscle aches, headache, eye pain, change in taste buds, and nausea. | This product is designed to be used during allergy season not year round. Do not make the same mistake I made. There are much safer products available. | F | 53 | 10 years | 7/23/2016 | 4 | Allergies | Withdrawal symptoms include severe fatigue, muscle aches, headache, eye pain, change in taste buds, and nausea. | This product is designed to be used during allergy season not year round. Do not make the same mistake I made. There are much safer products available. | F | 53 | 10 years | 7/23/2016 | 4 | seasonal allergies | Had taken flonase for 2 months in spring for years, w/o side effects. But the last few years i have experienced dizziness around this time of year. Is it the flonase? The allergies themselves? or the Alavert? | It changed my life for the better. Without Flonase, I was going through 100 kleenexes a day. Now I use about 4. | F | 49 | 10 years | 5/3/2009 | 4 | sneezing runny nose conjestion | thinning of hair, headaches, weight gain, sleeplessness. | This drug worked great on my allergies, however, after a couple of weeks headaches start and since I have been using this I have gained over 20 pounds and my hair has gotten thinner over the years of use. I do notice sleeplessness when I first start this drug. Beware!!!! I use drug on as needed basis. | F | 53 | 10 years | 3/20/2008 | 4 | Sinus Infections | After 10yrs on and off and only using when stuffed up: NONE. | My sinus infections were so bad at points that I could not taste food. My cause turned out to be surfing in polluted waters and this product has helped me a lot. | M | 27 | 10 years | 9/23/2007 | 3 | allergies, stuffy nose | Flonase works to clear the stuffiness but occasionally get alittle blood when blowing my nose in the a.m. (nothing major) | I'm glad I found this site, after reading some of the side effects (cataracts at 40-50?) I'm going to reduce the number of times I use this stuff each day. | F | 52 | 10 years | 11/12/2006 |
FLONASE (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE): Fluticasone is used to treat certain growths in the nose (nasal polyps). It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Fluticasone works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages. This can help decrease symptoms such as stuffy nose. FDA Approval Date: 1994-10-19 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)