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| 2 | eustachian tube inflammation | 20 minutes after spraying Nasonex into my nose my heart rate jumped to 104 | It was too short a time to tell if there were any beneficial effects for an inflammed eustachian tube because I have stopped using it after only two doses. Anything that raises heart rate 30-40 points is having other effects that may be unknown. Don't believe your doctor when he says the drug is not absorbed systemically. If it were not why then would it cause tachycardia and glaucoma? Doctors should stop getting their education about drugs from the pharmaceutical sales rep and read the science for themselves. | F | 57 | 2 days
1 spray 1X D | | 7/27/2010
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2 | Glue Ear | Anxiety, irritability, minor headaches, heart racing | Cleared nose blockage effectively but not glue ear | M | 38 | 2 weeks
2 shots 2X D | | 7/21/2010
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| 1 | sinus drainage | head pressure, especially on the right side, severe dizziness-so bad I couldn't drive, balance and vision problems, headaches | Started noticing symptoms after about 2 months of use. Have stopped taking it now. It's been a week, but still having the side effects. Does anyone know how long it takes to go away? | F | 40 | 3 months
2X D | | 7/21/2010
| 1 | Constant clogging in one nostril | Horrible. Thought I was having a flu come on late in the second week. Sore throat, felt like swollen glands, blinding headache, body pains and finally nose bleed. Side effects are so bad they don't respond to Tylenol and was only able to get a few hours of relief when using 800mg of ibuprofen. Also trouble sleeping - like anxiety. I have been off Nasonex now for 3 days and the headaches and throat issue have not subsided. Happy I found this site because I felt like this was never going to end. | The reaction to this is so bad that I will likely never take a nasal spray again. I think they need to do more trials on this product because the percentages of people they say that have the side effects don't appear to be consistant with how many people are posting problems. This product should be pulled from the market pending further studies. | F | 34 | 2 weeks
2 sprays 2X D | | 7/19/2010
| 1 | Tinnitus | Started out that I was impressed with the effect it had on my tinnitus. After taking it for two weeks, I started with very bad headaches, chest pain and heart attack type of symptoms. | My ENT Doc prescribed Nasonex after being on beconase for many years. He wanted me to try something "stronger" for my tinnitus and defective eustachian tube. | M | 61 | 14 days
2X D | | 7/15/2010
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| 1 | Allergic rhinitus | Building side effects over 2 months. Began w/ constant headache. Increased heart palpitations. So much that I ran off to cardiologist just to be sure things were ok. Building insomnia. Next came ears. My ears would open/close or feel as though they were being pressurized, to the degree of airplane flight. I steadly became increasingly fatigued. Meanwhile the other things were worstening. I became depressed and moody. Then I started with intermittant dizziness that grew into steadily worstening loss of balance. Then added to that I began to feel as though my head was swimming all the time. I was absolutley convinced that I had a brain tumor. | I stopped Nasonex..not because of knowing about it's side effects, but because I figured that PERHAPS the reason for the migraines was dry sinuses, and that the migraines were causing the other symptoms. After a week off Nasonex, everything stopped.I feel normal. I'm glad I found this database! It totally validates everything I've been feeling since May. I have a stuffy nose, but I feel normal again. I'll be going to discuss this w/ my ENT next week. | F | 45 | 2 months
1 puff/nos 2X D | | 7/10/2010
| 5 | allergies | use less than prescribed; but in combination with ClaritonD generic, it is perfect for allergies except occasional nose dryness/blood. | It is one of a kind and the cost is prohibitive. I am attempting to find comparable or generic of similar. | F | 52 | 2 years
1X D | | 7/6/2010
| 1 | after surgery for sinus infections | Starting having headaches, and sleeplessness but the worst thing was anxiety and depression to the point of ending my life. I see hommeopathic doctors which are great!! Couldn't figure out what was wrong, well after reading all these posts I am STOPPING the nasonex. I was s chocked when I read them all and it was like i was reading about myself. | If you are lucky enough to have access to a Naturalpathic Dr. DO IT! I live in AZ. and have a great one. Also use a netti pot and saline sprays daily. | F | 52 | 2 months
30 1X D | | 7/2/2010
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| 1 | Chronic Sinusitis | I am SO relieved to see all these comments! Now I know its not just "me". I was given this medicine by my ENT, never once warned of any side effects! He even said it wasn't a steroid. I found relief within the first two or three days, but started having some crazy things going on. I began to feel light-headed-like I was going to faint-my vision started blurring-my nose felt weird to the touch-like it was rubber-& the headache OMG! I went to the ER twice with severe pains in my head-CT scans were normal both times,& I was sent back home on pain meds, only to have the agony return as soon as the meds wore off! My ears hurt & my throat is raw when I wake up in the mornings (I take it at bedtime). My husband says I am IRRITABLE,& he is right-the slightest thing sets me off (which is VERY unlike me) but I don't know why.I don't understand where this "sudden" feeling of anger comes from! I feel like I am struggling to breathe-walking up the stairs makes | Think it works great as far as what it is meant to do with the nasal passages, but is HORRIBLE for the side effects! I think it is dangerous and should be taken off the market!!!! | F | 38 | 4 weeks
2X D | | 6/26/2010
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| 1 | sinus problem and tinnitus! | I thought I was going literally MAD. Panic attacks, made my tinnitus worse! head in a vice feeling, teeth grinding made worse, almost heart attack like symptoms, bright lights in my eyes whenever I look up down left or right, insomnia, no appetite, moody, mood swings, confusion, cannot concentrate, wake up with a hangover but I do not drink! headache all day, paranoia. Sounds like I am milking it but believe me you just try this for a week and read all the statements on this website my Doctor said nothing to me at all said it was fine! All started when taking this drug so I typed into the internet nasonex and hey presto. Been taking for only 4 weeks but it is intense. Started taking as my doctor thought my tinnitus could be caused by sinus problems and this could clear it up but it made everything worse and more! Stopped only today still feeling crazy. Hopefully out of my system ASAP. No more needs to be said. | | M | 21 | 4 weeks
18g 1X D | | 6/26/2010
| 5 | rhinitis/sinusitis | Negligible side effects, beats having to have antibiotic therapy q 3-6months | During the cold and flu season some mucus membrane tenderness may occur but less than 24-48hrs, then normal tolerance as before | M | 44 |
2 puffs ea 1X D | | 6/25/2010
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| 5 | severe allergies | | this drug really did change my life. before i had to pretty much avoid the outdoors in the spring and fall. and would get allergy attacks at night that would keep me up for hours -- absolutely miserable. and i would usually end up with a bronchial infection about once/yr. IMPORTANT: INITIALLY, YOU MUST TAKE THIS DAILY AS PRESCRIBED FOR AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE YOU WILL GET RELIEF. But in subsequent seasons I can take it when i start to feel symptomatic and i usually start getting relief the next day. I take it daily in the heart of allergy season, then back way off in the winter and summer. | M | 45 | 10 years
1X D | | 6/24/2010
| 1 | Severe Hayfever | Severe visual 'blurring' could not read or focus on TV. Shortness of breath, tight chest and difficulty catching breath, lack of sleep, wheezing. Dihorrhea. | Stopped the hayfever, but too concerned about regular or permanent eye damage (leaflet mentions Glaucoma in allergic reactions) and almost asthma attack caused, so will stop taking. Would rather have hayfever or drowsiness than this. | M | 38 | 2 days
140 2X D | | 6/16/2010
| 1 | Allergies | Nasonex raised my blood pressure to 170/110; I experienced severe pain behind my eye & sharp headaches. I now have ringing in my ear, but don't know if it was caused by Nasonex | Doctors readily provide drugs without any warning they can cause dangerous side-effects. My son ended up in the hospital when he was a baby because of side-effects from an antibiotic. | F | 62 | 2 weeks
2X D | | 6/15/2010
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| 1 | Seasonal allergies | I've taken this drug for the summer when my allergies are acting up a lot (summer 2009 and summer 2010). I have very bad allergies, and so far this is the only drug that works. No more sneezing, no more runny eyes, etc. But, it made my life very miserable. I have nightmares, fatigue, depressive, you name it. It took a while until I realized what was happening. I stopped using it, and I already feel better. I guess it will take a few more good days until is completely out of my system. BEWARE ! | Does wonders for the allergy symptoms, but it will destroy your life. | M | 27 | 2 years
1 dose 1X D | | 6/13/2010
| 1 | post nasal drip, coughing | Loss of taste & smell. Never have to blow your nose or sneeze.I only used it once a day. | after not taking it, post nasal drip starts, & slight sore throat & dull headache. Still can't smell or taste! Will not take this; I want to taste my food & smell again. | F | 61 | 2 weeks
50 mcg 2X D | | 6/12/2010
| 2 | To cure snoring | Lost sense of smell over time without even realising it | To safeguard patients' interests, this drug should be withdrawn from the market judging by the so many people claiming to have lost sense of smell after using it. I strongly advise others not to use it in order to avoid becoming the next victim. I regret knowing this too late. I now can't even smell my coffee which I love so much. | M | 58 | 6 months
2 sprays 1X D | | 6/4/2010
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| 1 | Sinus Infection | Dry mouth, inability to sleep,high blood pressure, major headeaches, anxiety. | Never had highblood pressure before till i took nasonex. I'm getting off of it today. Never a bad taste in my mouth before like this. Thanks to everyone that posted | F | 39 | 1 months
50mg 2X D | | 6/4/2010
| 1 | sinus/allergies | heart palpitation, mood changes, tired, depress, no sense of smell and nose bleed | | F | 55 | 10 days
30 1X D | | 6/1/2010
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| 1 | Had allergies/flu & bronchal spasms | My head feels like it is going to explode and my face has already caught fire, my right eye and side of face/head in severe pain. Seriously worried as I had a meningioma on the right side of my brain, is it Nasonex or should I go see my neuro surgeon. | | F | 45 | 2 weeks
50mcg 1X D | | 6/1/2010
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| 1 | Chronic Sinusitis | Nasonex changed the texture of the inside of my nasal passages. Best I can describe it - it felt like the rubbery skin of a Dolphin... or when I'd blow my nose the sides of my nostrils felt like basketballs rubbing together. | I stopped taking Nasonex as soon as I noticed these symptoms. It took nearly two years for my nasal passages to return to normal. Worst of all, the drug was completely ineffective in treating my symptons. You wonder how stuff like this gets FDA approval. | M | 50 | 1 weeks
standard 1X D | | 6/1/2010
| 1 | Sinus problem | The 2nd day of using this, I had a Migraine. The 5th day, I had 2 Migraines. The 7th day my throat and nasal passages were raw, with no cessasion to my sinus problems. I decided to stop using this preparation. On the 8th day (and not having used it for 24 hours), I got 3 Migraines. None since, thank goodness. | There's seems something wrong with the speed and severity with which this product affects the nervous system. I would recommend any still using it, to STOP immediately. | F | 60 | 7 days
50mg 2X D | | 5/31/2010
| 3 | allergy | I have very vivid, disturbing dreams. Not really nightmares, but so weird and detailed. I thought it was the Xyzal, but MD confirmed Nasonex responsible. | | F | 60 | 10 days
2 sprays 1X D | | 5/29/2010
| 4 | allergies | Occasional sore throat. | Cannot take any type of allergy pill, they all make me sleepy. Nasonex has been great. After a week of using it daily, I now just use it as needed (about once a week). No drowsiness at all. | F | 30 | 2 months
50 mcg 1X W | | 5/25/2010
| 1 | Rhinitis | Bitter taste, sore throat, ear ache, tinnitus, anger, agitation, anxiety, stomach bloating, facial bloating, fluid retention, diarohea, cramps | I was swapped from Beconase to Nasonex to treat long-term Rhinitis and improve problems I was having with blocked sinuses.
Nasonex was not as effective as Beconase and had lots of side effects.
I didn't actually realise that a nasal steroid could cause all of these problems until I came across this site and found out that other people have had the same experiences as me when taking Nasonex.
My doctor didn't warn me about the side effects and there is nothing in the literature. I will never use this drug again. | M | 32 | 14 days
50MG 2X D | | 5/24/2010
| 1 | sinus infection | My face feels like someone has it in a vice grip.My teeth hurt on the right side up and bottom. I put cold compresses on my face but nothing releaves this excrushiating pain. My whole right side of my head throbs and is raised. Oh!My *&*& it hurts!My face is hot to the touch, right side is 100% more affected than the left from my temple to the jaw line. | | F | 44 | 10 days
2X D | | 5/24/2010
| 1 | Nasonex | Having read the comments on this website, i am quite relieved in once sense to read the negative comments about this drug. Since taking the medication I have experienced mood swings, depression including palpitations, cold sweats, tingling sensation/aching joints and sore throat, lack of concentration, light headed, burning throat. Because this was recommended by the consultant I did not expect to receive these awful symptons and will now stop using this with immediate effect. | It seems to me that we, vulnerable patients are not adequately informed regarding this particular treatment and had I previously, I would not used this. | F | 45 | 4 weeks
1X D | | 5/24/2010
| 1 | | insomnia-didnt sleep for 3 days, panic attacks,palpatations,vomiting,going to the loo (both side)all night,anxiety, strange hungry feeling,eat then feel sick,hungover feeling, mad headcahes-mostly over leftside.breathing causing panic attacks. | came off nasonex 6 days ago,after stopping anxiety and sleep got worse-told dr,she at first didnt believe me-so showed her this sight.to many to be me!! she is going to report this product. today the 6th day is the first day i have started to feel normal.although my breathing is still a little weird.
DR SAYS THIS PRODUCT STAYS IN YOUR SYSTEM 5-10 DAYS MAX,AFTER STOP USING. I THINK IT SHOULD BE BANNED-SIDE EFFECTS WAY TOO SCARY. | F | 36 | 10 days
50 mg 2X D | | 5/22/2010
| 1 | Allergies | depression, anxiety, nosebleeds, exhaustion, irritability, headache, very unfocused | I took Nasonex last spring and it helped a lot with my mold allergies which were causing me to snore and not sleep well. I started taking it again this year and I was exhausted and my nose was bleeding almost daily. For the past couple weeks I've been exhausted, didn't have the energy to do yoga or rock climb as much, had pressure in my head, not been able to focus, and been depressed. I'm a laid back person and yesterday I nearly started yelling at a co-worker, which I've never done before. Forgot to take my nasonex last night and I woke up feeling like a new person this morning. Good mood, good energy, ready to take on the world. Not taking the Nasonex any more. | M | 28 | 1 months
1 spray 1X D | | 5/20/2010
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| 1 | allergies | anger, moodiness, depression, extreme highs and lows, flushing, rash, sleeplessness | gave this medication to my five year old son for help with swollen tonsils and allergies. extreme behavior changes around day five! irritability, throwing things, anger, yelling and screaming, hitting his sister, crying at the drop of a hat. would NOT recommend this medication. very sorry i gave this to my child at the pediatrician's rec. cannot believe they do not list these potential side effects on the common drug store list. horrible. | F | 36 | 6 days
1X D | | 5/19/2010
| 2 | Allergy | Anger, Depression, sadness, frustrated easily, dry nose | This needs to be researched. It's very clear to me that this med caused these symptoms. I cant be the only one.
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30 1X D | | 5/17/2010
| 3 | non allergenic sinusitis | I also suffer Epilepsy, occasional seizures, which often cause depression and the drugs (Keppra) can cause anxiety.
The sinusitis was keeping me awake for years, blocked nose at night. I did the allergy checks which showed normal. I have started taking loratidine again, as i had sudden allergy symptoms in May. NASONEX has helped me somewhat for about a year or more.
Reading these comments are suggesting to me that my almost constant anxiety; hyper tension and not feeling myself - (when reality tells me I have every reason to be very happy) could well be due to Nasonex. One side of my nose is very sore and bleeding and horribly dry.
I am going to see my Doctor about this. | This is a steroid and the Doctor, oddly, gave no information on contra indications whatsoever - with regards long term use. | M | 47 | 1 years
2xam/pm 2X D | | 5/16/2010
| 2 | Nasal infections / cough / asthma | Headache, burning in sinuses, bloating of stomach, nausea, feeling depressed, irritable and very tired, muscle and joint pain, ear pain. | First I am generally of well above average fitness and eat healthily. I began taking the spray after an asthma review with my GP in an attempt to improve my endurance and add to my fitness level. He was convinced that the persistent cough and chest infections I was picking up could be treated by stemming the post nasal drip I had suffered from for years (broken nose/operation to straighten septum with subsequent sensitivity to various triggers) Dosage = one spray in each nostril once a day. The spray quickly relieved the symptoms but I have progressively suffered from the afore mentioned symptoms. First extreme tiredness & headache (like I was coming down with a bug), then upset stomach and loss of appetite. In the 6th week, I developed a severe earache in one side and joint and muscle pain in my back & legs. The headache & tiredness became more severe and I was given antibiotics for supposed infection. I was unable to go to the gym or ride my bike (normally done 3-4 times a week). There was no improvement after a week and I decided to look on the internet for a possible cause. I was becoming more and more irritable and depressed with little patience and was even beginning to suspect that I had a serious condition developing. Imagine my reaction when I found this forum. Seems many of you have been there already.
I see that several people have nothing but praise for the drug but for those of us who do react badly it is important to see why! | M | 53 | 8 weeks
100 mg 1X D | | 5/16/2010
| 4 | Chronic Sinus Infection, Nasal Cyst | Did not have any side effects probably because I increased my magnesium while on this drug. I've read on different websites that you are supposed to icrease your magnesium to about 200 mg a day while taking any corticosteroids because these drugs pull magnesium from your body and give you all the side effects that all of you are mentioning (anxiety, headaches, leg cramps, nausea, etc.) This is probably why I am not experiencing any side effects is because I increased my magnesium intake. | Since taking this drug, my nose no longer bleeds. I no longer experience headaches or dizzy spells. Also, I don't sneeze as often or react as much to allergens. This drug has been a lifesaver to me. I do want everyone who has had side effects from this drug to listen to me - you need to increase your magnesium - I swear by this. I've read about it on different websites (can't remember exactly which ones), but I was on different websites researching about Nasonex before I agreed to listen to my doctor and take this drug. So, the first day I started taking my Nasonex I immediately began to increase my daily intake of magnesium - using supplements - particularly Isotonix Calcium Plus (you can buy and learn more about Isotonix on the internet). I am not kidding you, when I tell you that all the nasty side effects that many people have been writing about on this website are all symptoms of very low magnesium levels in your body. Your side effects might go away simply by increasing your magnesium. | F | 43 | 5 months
1X D | | 5/12/2010
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| 5 | chronic sinus pressure, stuffiness | none | I never realized how miserable I was until I took this drug! I feel more alert, energetic, even look better! Have none of the side effects described by others. I guess I can't take it forever, but I certainly dread going back to my previous life without it. | F | 57 | 4 months
1 spray 2X D | | 5/10/2010
| 1 | asthma/sinus inflammation/allergy | crabby, edgy, smell and taste diminished, swollen tonsil and sore throat | everything got on my nerves; I screamed "Bite me!" at my son. Food didn't taste like anything; would wake in the night to a very sore throat, swollen tonsil | F | 57 | 4 weeks
2 sprays 1X D | | 5/10/2010
| 1 | Sinusitis | Nose bleeds, mouth ulcers, weeping eyes, severe sore throat | I can't believe that a drug this volatile can be on general prescrition. | M | 48 | 3 days
1X D | | 5/4/2010
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| 1 | Seasonal Allergies | I experience major anxiety while on this medication. Eventually had an anxiety attack that sent me to the hospital. After discontinuing Nasonex the anxiety has diminished more and more each day. It is AMAZING that no official Nasonex literature talks about the anxiety this drug induces. | I would NEVER recommend this drug to anyone! | M | 46 | 6 weeks
1 spray 1X D | | 5/4/2010
| 1 | Blocked, stuffy sinuses | bloody nose,hoarseness, post-nasal drip, constant infections and flu symptoms, conjuctivitis | I had a respiratory bug back in January, got all stuffed up, and my doctor (back-up doctor) gave me Nasonex. Now I see she NEVER should have. I have been sick with low-grade infections, fever blisters and conjuctivitis all winter. I couldn't figure out why I was catching everything. I recently contracted a virus so bad I landed in the hospital with 104 fever, chills, dehydration. I don't think the Nasonex GAVE me that virus, but now I see (too late) that it can lower your body's ability to fight infection, which explains everything. | F | 53 | 3 months
2 spritz 1X D | | 5/4/2010
| 1 | chronic sinusitis | This is the 2nd time I have gone on Nasonex and have had the same thing so many of you described both times. The weirdest pressure in my head, feeling lightheaded and totally spaced out, heart racing, hands trembling, CRAZY anxiety - I honestly thought I had sudden onset of a mental health problem. And the same thing happened during my vacation in Hawaii last year... It ruined my holiday, and I thought I had to go on anxiety meds. Totally irrational. It only just dawned on me that it could be the Nasonex b/c I started a new round of them ~5 days ago,and am experiencing the same thing. I stayed home from work today I felt so out of it. | I just have such a hard time understanding how these side effects are not published. I would be skeptical if I wasn't having such intense reaction to it myself, with so many of you having the same thing. | F | 26 | 5 days
2 sprays 2X D | | 5/4/2010
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| 1 | Nasal Inflammation | My 5 year old was prescribed Nasonex for nasal inflammation due to a mild cat allergy. She became aggressive; kicking, hitting, screaming at people. She would have highs and lows through the day. One moment she was happy as could be and the next she would start sobbing. | This stuff is awful. I threw out the bottle and took her to a homeopath for a natural allergy clearing. It worked great!! Avoid any steroid spray. Doctor said there would be no side effects what a crock. | F | 34 | 14 days
15 1X D | | 4/30/2010
| 2 | sinus infection | Swelling of eye and intense pain in the affected eye. Got so bad my vision got blurry and I went to the ER in the middle of the night. The doctor there gave me a cursory exam and said I had a "viral sore throat." I think he mistook the effects of the drainage from the eye infection as the actual virus itself. My throat wasn't sore at all, but the swelling lymph glands and drainage were making it a little red. I'm certain I've developed a viral infection in the sinus cavity by the eye. Throat is secondary. Pain is HORRIBLE. | I hate this stuff. "Cure" worse than the disease. | F | 42 | 2 days
50 mcg 2X D | | 4/26/2010
| 2 | pollen allergies | Horrendous side effects, even with cutting the dosage down to one spray in one nostril per day. Anxiety, insomnia, aggressive crabbyness, the worst was severe tendon pain--Dr. said no way, but FIVE times now I have gone off the drug, the pain goes away, then resume the drug, the tendonitis gets worse. | It's time for the FDA to insist that NASONEX include the effects of steroids in their labeling and patient literature. The reps love to say that with a spray it's not systemically absorbed, but the truth is, it's one of the MOST efficient ways to get a drug in your system. | F | 54 | 30 days
1 spr/nost 1X D | | 4/26/2010
| 3 | seasonal allergies | dizziness | Ive taken nasonex before and never had the dizziness. I now wonder if its because of taking two sprays at once. I think I will cut back and see if it goes away. Disappointing as it really helps me manage spring and ragweed allergies. Might go back to Flonase as the side effects were less. | F | 36 | 8 days
2 sprays 1X D | | 4/25/2010
| 3 | seasonal allergies | I have been experiencing lightheadedness, trouble focusing, fatigue, slowness in reacting to situations while driving, gardening or any other activity requiring careful attention | It has helped the allergic symptoms and I can sleep at night without sneezing and coughing. I reduced the dosage to one spray per nostril but that has not helped the attention problems very much. | F | 63 | 50 days
1X D | | 4/23/2010
| 4 | Cronic Sinus Infection | I thought people were being over reactive - but you DO lose your sense of smell (just tonight I put my nose in a batch of freshly ground coffee and didn't smell a thing) - and taste to some extent. My sinuses were awful. Pretty much a chronic sinus infection - so a loss of smell is bad, but on the flip side, I can breathe through my nose. I hear the sense of smell comes back after stopping the medication, so I am not worried. | Yes there are side effects, and I'm not sure I want to stay on this drug too long, but its nice to be able to breathe through my nose. | M | 35 | 3 weeks
3X D | | 4/22/2010
| 1 | allergic rhinitis | Shortness of breath, tight throat, tight chest, tiredness, diziness | Within 2 days I could finally breathe again like a normal person. Also no sneezing at all, no nothing. But also felt very tired and izzy after starting taking it and one week before finishing the treatment I was really having shortness of breath and chest tightness. I thought my allergy turned into asthma or that I'm having panic attacks. I was really scared until I read this. It's been a week after I finished the treatment and still have shortness of breath and tight throat and chest. I really hope it will go away soon. I wish I knew about these side effects earlier. Two years ago I took Flixonase and it was very good and didn't have any side effects. | F | 33 | 30 days
2X D | | 4/22/2010
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| 5 | spring pollen alleries | I found this to be a very potent and effective drug. However, since I read comments here before taking the drug I was determined to avoid side effects by taking the drug very SPARINGLY, not as prescribed. I could feel some agitation even with a single dose and have used it only when symptoms were strong. It helped immensely and immediately to relieve cough, pain in throat, sneezing, chest pain and sinus headaches. | Instead of relying only on this drug I also did a nasal cleaning with saline and a netti pot at least twice a day and used a silk mask both at home and outdoors as a physical protection from the pollen (obtained from the website achoo.com) | F | 59 | 5 weeks
1X AN | | 4/19/2010
| 4 | severe allergies | I used Nasonex for 5 years. I have no sense of smell and sense of taste is diminished. My doctor said this is not a side effect. I now used it because of severe allergies , I live in Arizona. After 2 days I had severe burning pain in my hips to my toes. | | F | 68 |
30 mg 1X D | | 4/17/2010
| 2 | Sinus Infection | Was sample from Dr. Headache, everything tasted like medicine, smell senses aroused, nose burning. | On antibiotics for bad sinus infection and a steriod to calm all the inflamation down. Quiting Nasonex to see what is causing headache. Recall throwing the junk out one time before, because of bad side effects. | F | 50 | 2 days
1X D | | 4/10/2010
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| 1 | allergies | light headedness, dizziness, nervousness and anxiety-- especially when driving, unable to focus, fatigue | My doctor prescribed Nasonex about three years ago. I only take it seasonally--spring and fall, two sprays in each nostril once a day. I started again this March. I was fine the first couple of weeks, however, for the past two weeks, I have had these very weird feelings--light headedness,; anxiety, feeling like I'm going to pass out or fall asleep while driving. Also, it's hard for me to focus mentally-as if my head is in a fog. This happened several times while out shopping in a big open space like Target or Walmart. This is a very frightening experience. I'm so glad that I came upon this website. I am healthy-physically and mentally and have never felt anxiety before. I am going to stop taking Nasonex. | F | 44 |
1X D | | 4/9/2010
| 1 | I had sinus surgery Dr prescribed | Dry mouth, nose bleeds dry eyes couldn't sleep I lost all sense of smell and taste, I told the Dr this stuff should be pulled from the market. It's been almost 2 yrs, and still have no smell or taste. | | M | 59 | 2 months
?? 1X D | | 4/2/2010
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| 1 | allergy | Side effects were terrible, extreme anxiety, depression, felt like I was dying, weakness, loss of appetite..shortness of breath | This drug should never be used in children...I would suggest further testing by the FDA. | M | 57 | 6 days
2X D | | 3/30/2010
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| 3 | Allergies, Sinus Infection | After being on it for a few months my energy is zapped, blood pressure was climbing too high along w/heart palpitations & fluttering. I used 1 to 2 sprays daily never exceeding 2 sprays per nostral. | I love what it has done for my Sinus problems however I stopped using a few days ago and my BP rates are back to normal and the heart palps & fluttering are almost gone. This is scary! | F | 50 | 4 months
1 spray 1X D | | 3/28/2010
| 2 | post sinus surgery | Extreme anxiety, insomnia and unsatiable appetite. | Helps my seasonal allergies and the doctor said it's important to use for 6 months post surgery to prevent scar tissue forming. Symptoms are almost unbearable. I will stop as soon as I can. Also use a saline nasal rinse 2 times/day. | F | 56 | 3 months
1X D | | 3/24/2010
| 2 | Chronic sinusitis/allergies | Nose/head cleared up almost immediately. 2 shots each nostril, 2x a day for a couple of days. However, it also dried out every other mucus membrane in my head -- eyes, nose, mouth, etc. Made my mouth unbearably dry -- gums turned white and swelled, and tongue swelled up. Roof of my mouth turned cold. ENT said he never saw a side effect like this. Had me tested for several autoimmune diseases (Sjogren's, R.A., etc.)Said it wasn't an allergic reaction (not seeing this ENT anymore!) 2 weeks later and still dealing with side effects -- going to dentist tomorrow to see how badly my mouth is messed up. Gums around my teeth are starting to bleed when I brush my teeth. | If it works for you, great. Just be aware that if your mouth becomes really dry, it'll take a good long while for it to go away, and in the meantime, it's extraordinarily uncomfortable -- I described the feeling as "extreme discomfort, just short of pain." | F | 31 | 4 days
100 mcg 2X D | | 3/22/2010
| 1 | Chronic allergies / Sinusitis | Severe tremors, heart racing, kept waking up at night, migraine headaches, pain in knees, sore throat & trachea feels like razor blades in there, cough, chest tightness, pressure behind eyes, nausea, diarrhea, burning sensation in upper back, anxiety. Stopped taking this drug. Going back to my OTC allergy med & natural remedies. Mild side effects may occur my eye! This stuff is scary! Thought I was going to have a heart attack last night. But strangely enough none of these side effects are listed on any websites when I was researching this drug. I am writing the FDA about this. Never again. Acupuncture & Yoga here I come, don't need to be poisoned by Big Pharma anymore! Took this drug for 10 days last year & couldn't even breathe through my nose at all, it was horrible. | A good way to flush this stuff out is make a warm tea of honey & 2 & a half tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Drink twice a day. When you start to feel better go down to once a day. It helps with sinusitis as well. I drink it every day. | F | 41 | 2 days
200 mcg 1X D | | 3/21/2010
| 1 | Sinus Congestion | Major headache (whole head hurt), eye pain, Day 2 Hives outbreak | DO NOT TAKE THIS MED!!! | F | 38 | 2 days
30 1X D | | 3/20/2010
| 2 | allergies | I experienced terrible pressure in my head and ears, and was not noticing improvement of symptoms. | | F | 47 | 8 days
2 sprays 1X D | | 3/18/2010
| 2 | sinus inflamation | This worked great for my sinus issues, unfortunatly after about a month I began developing side effects, that I just now realize after reading the posts here, is caused by Nasonex. I have feelings of anger (I'm a laid back guy), have numbness in my left thumb, extreme gas and diarrhea, wild dreams. I will no longer take this medication. | | M | 47 | 6 weeks
1X D | | 3/18/2010
| 1 | sinus problems | Wthin 4 hours of taking this drug I started getting a rush all over my left arm and back. Then it followed the extremely sore throat and an agonising cough.I have not been able to sleep now for the last three nights. I went back to see my doctor but even him did not have a clue what was going on so he decided to prescribe some anti-histamine tablets which have not helped at all. The thought of swallowing anything is petrifying as it feels very much like razor blades cutting my throat to pieces.The breathing gets worse as the day progresses into the evening and then the sleepless night! Back to the doctor tomorrow hopefully to get some kind of antibiotics to clear this mess! | More research should be done about this drug before doctors prescribe it freely to patients. | M | 53 | 1 days
1X D | | 3/17/2010
| 1 | Nasal Congestion | Was put on nasonex about 3 months ago for nasal congestion. Dr. gave me a refillable prescription. | Went for a physical last month and blood pressure was in the danger zone 155/80. At first I didn't link it to Nasonex and just thought I might have to be on BP meds if this continues. Last week I started to look at nasonex side effects and found this site. I stopped using nasonex last wed and my BP are slowly getting better. Looked up nasonex's website and there's no mention of elevated BP as a side-effect. But if you look up side-effects of glucocorticoid steroids: irregular heartbeat and elevated bp is one of the major ones. Wonder if we can sue nasonex for this!? | M | 31 | 3 months
50mg 1X D | | 3/10/2010
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| 4 | Polyps. Had surgery. | I have been using Nasonex for 4 days so far and have no serious complaints. The only thing that has bothered me is my throat hurt for a day but its getting better and I have trouble sleeping *That also is getting better*. | I can't say why I was put on Nasonex {not sure} but I imagine its to help keep the polyps away since I just had surgery to get them removed 3 weeks ago. Along with taking Nasonex I am taking Singulair because of the sneezing I am having {Past year I have developed allergies}. Nasonex so far hasn't done anything bad but what people need to understand when reading comments by other people in relation to a drug is that just because a group of people had one thing happen to them it doesn't mean the same will happen to you. Reaction to drugs just goes by who you are and your tolerance. If your DR told you to take it; then take it. If it botheres you to the point it harms your day to day life then contact your DR and tell them the issue he/she will tell you what step to take next. To many people stop taking a medication given to them by a DR without talking to their DR first. I see it everyday in my pharmacy. | F | 25 | 4 days
2 sprays 1X D | | 3/6/2010
| 1 | congestion | Sore throat, ear irritation, inability to sleep, nausea, tightness in chest/ribs. | I have had congestion problems which led to breathing problems and this was going on for about a 20 year period. I have begun to live with it. I have tried many different medicines but no relief. I have tried Nasonex and was experiencing all kinds of problems. I have been doing yoga (Kapalbhaati) since the last 7 months and all my congestion and breathing problems are gone! Lots of energy now. | M | 38 | 2 months
1X D | | 3/5/2010
| 1 | fractured nose --> Swollen tissue | Head aches, slight burning in nose, bloody nose when blowing onto tissue paper, insomnia, depresion, feeling 'spaced out', breathing difficulties leading to panic attacks. | I posted on 12/6/2009, describing these side effects. Due to Nasonex, or not, I've been diagnosed with excersize-enduced asthma. I've never had it before, and I find it a bit too coincedental that I've been diagnosed with that just after I've finished Nasonex. Be very careful when using this product. | F | 20 | 5 weeks
2X D | | 3/5/2010
| 3 | inflamed sinuses | This medication did succeed in unblocking my sinuses. Yet, for the past two days I have not been able to smell anything. Today I cannot taste my food or drink. The second day I had pains on the right hand side of my chest that would stop me in my tracks. I am worried that this medication may have killed my senses. Hopefully I am being over dramatic & they will reappear, hopefully not as I'm entering Glastonbury toilets! | | F | 33 | 7 days
2 x 1X D | | 2/28/2010
| 1 | Eustachian tube/Sinus stuffy | I posted 1/24/10. Since then it took two weeks to get to normal moods and the energy i had returned. Im back to six miles a day running and free weights every other day with 100 situps and 50 pushups with each workout everyday. Im 49. I did this work out program since i was 17 and i was down to barely a walk two times a week. Nasonex was going to slowly kill me and i didnt even think it was that. I looked like i had track marks on my arms i was alway sick no energy and you can read the post on 1/24. The big difference is i purchased a netti pot at walmart for 14 dollars (neilmed brand its there only one) and after stareing at it for 3 days and thinking it would make me vomit or water was going to go in and explode my head i finally did it. And there is no going back to poisonex ever again. I cant believe how great i can tastes food and smell smells i have been missing. And my ears the big thing i can hear soooooo great i cant tell you how good it feels.They pop normaly i can hear highs | I will never use nasonex or any drug in my body for my ears or sinus ever again unless ther is a culture done and it shows a need for drugs. I also told my doctor and fired him after 26 years of non stop blood test nasal probes and different drugs. | M | 49 | 9 months
2 Squirts 1X D | | 2/28/2010
| 4 | recommended by specialist | I seem to have developed a red nose - similar to being sun-burnt on the end? I stopped using spray for a week to see if the redness would go however, I developed a sinus infection! Started using the spray again and unfortunately, no amount of makeup is covering my red nose... Bit annoyed really as otherwise this product is working for me. Don't particularly like looking like Rudolph! Anyone else suffering this or is it just me? | Immediate relief insofar as I could breath through my nose every morning and didn't wake up with that horrible headache that comes with sinus problems. I was constantly taking pain killers but that has been hugely reduced. | F | 51 |
2X D | | 2/26/2010
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| 3 | swollen sinuses allergies snoring | My son is 8. He has been snoring for a couple of years and has obviously swollen nasal passages. (had adenoids & tonsils out 3 years ago). Dr. prescribed this spray. I gave it to him last night and today he was on top of the world today. Hugging me--constantly. Chasing his brother. Gave the dog a bath. Cleaned his room. Laughing at everything. Jumping around. Saying he woke up not feeling tired. Like he's on speed or coke. Weird.
The sudden and dramatic personality change is huge. I don't understand why it is happening exactly, but nasonex is powerful stuff. I'm not sure it's a good thing. He needs to breathe at night, but he's freaking me out. He seems a little crazy and unbalanced. Thank goodness we are seeing an allergist next week. I would NEVER use this over the long term and MIGHT use it once a week. Might not, too. | Sudden and dramatic personality change in my 8 year old. Fortunately he's a good kid and turned in to turbo-charged super boy rather than Mr. Naughtypants. But it's not normal! If he were normally angsty or aggressive, he could have really gone off the deep end. User beware. | M | 8 | 2 days
1X D | | 2/25/2010
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| 1 | Loss of sense of smell | Lethargic, nauseous every day now, appetite supressed as a result, generally feeling awful! | I couldn't figure out why I was starting to feel so unwell, particularly as I was eating well and exercising (New Year Resolution). I can only assume it is Nasonex. It also amazes me to read that others have lost their sense of smell since taking Nasonex - I was under the impression it may have helped me recover mine! Which it hasn't! | F | 48 | 21 days
1X D | | 2/23/2010
| 1 | Ear Infection | Sinuses cleared up, but at the cost of EXTREME headaches, nausea, nose bleed, inability to sleep for more than 2hrs, nightmares, and became very easily agitated | Doctor gave me a free sample of Nasonex because my ear infection was causing my sinuses to swell up. The 4 days of taking nasonex was amongst the worst 4 days of my life. | M | 30 | 4 days
2sprays 1X D | | 2/23/2010
| 3 | Nasal Polyps | Bloody dry uncomfortable nose, clear the nose and within an hour or so its very dry again. | Suffered with allergies and blocked nose for as long as I can remember, Nasonex has made me be able to breathe through my nose again although my sense of smell has not yet returned but I didnt have it to start with so maybe its gone forever :-( Overall Im doing ok on it so far! I'd rather be able to breathe through a dry nose than to be totally blocked. | F | 27 | 3 weeks
2 sprays 1X D | | 2/22/2010
| 3 | pollen allergies | tachycardio, elevated libido, nosebleeds. | I stopped doing two shots of this stuff, that is too strong. Ever since I scaled back to one per day the side effects disappeared, except for elevated libido. | M | 33 | 4 years
1X D | | 2/22/2010
| 3 | chronic nasal congestion | Infrequent double vision perhaps could be attributed to flonase. Also feel a general strain on my vision most days. I've stopped taking it for a week and my head feels less cloudy and my eyes not as strained. Eye doctor and GP have no idea why I've had double vision on and off. | It has been fantastic over the years. Been using on and off for at least five years, but finally thought maybe my infrequent eye problems are caused by flonase, so have stopped using for a while and my eye sight feels less strained. Will have to see if my double vision comes back. | F | 37 | 2 years
1X D | | 2/19/2010
| 4 | Allergies | "Pimples" in my nose that makes my nose swell up a bit. | If anyone knows anything about that side effect, please email me! | F | 17 | 7 months
50 mcg 2X D | | 2/14/2010
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| 1 | sinus headaches | I ended up developping tons of pressure in my head, difficulty to swallow, shortness of breath, redness in neck, and fainted. It felt like I was having a heart attack and needed to be rushed by ambulance to the hospital. Felt better after 2 hours. Will go for acupuncture instead of taking meds for sinus headaches from now on. The strange thing is, I took Nasonex in Nov. 2009 without problems. | | F | 29 | 1 days
1X D | | 2/12/2010
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1X D | | 2/11/2010
| 1 | hay fever/allergies | extreme headaches, blurred vision, nausea | I started taking Nasonex at the recommendation of my doctor. My allergy symptoms went away immediately and I was thrilled! However, within 3 days I had what I thought was a migrain. I haven't been able to get the headache to go away but it does dim somewhat with OTC mecication. I didn't connect it to the medicine until yesterday when I started doing some research. I just found this site and I am floored at the number of people suffering from the same symptoms. As soon as I get home my Nasonex is going in the trash. I hope my headache goes away soon. | F | 39 | 2 weeks
2X D | | 2/10/2010
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| 1 | sinusitis | i only used once and i notice a terrible headache, ear pain and the most terrible thing is the loss of smell. i would not recomend this medicine at all. it can change your life in a very bad way. | | F | 27 | 1 days
1X D | | 2/9/2010
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| 1 | Sinusitis/sinus infection | After 3 doses I had extreme throat pain (thought I had strep throat) and severe ear pain. Unfortunately I used one more dose after that before stopping use. I haven't used Nasonex in 3 days and the throat and ear pain has eased slightly but hasn't gone away. While using Nasonex I experienced pain in my arms and sore muscles. The arm and muscle pain has gone away but now to go along with the throat and ear pain I have viral pink eye and a nasty cough. All possible side effects I have since found out. | I would have dealt with the sinus pain and headaches had I known all the issues I would now suffer through from taking this medication. I will never use Nasonex again and am warning everyone I know. I will stick with my neti pot and saline sprays. This is the worst product out there. I have never had such a bad reaction to a product. | F | 36 | 2 days
50 MCG 2X D | | 2/9/2010
| 3 | Sinus infection, post-nasal drip | disturbed sleep, waking every hour, but able to go back to sleep. Inadequate sleep makes me tired during the day. | it gave immediate relief for the symptoms of the sinus infection -- sinus headache and sore throat went away very quickly and post-nasal drip (drip is such a wrong word for this sticky mucus) went away gradually, but when I stop taking it (because of sleep problems mainly) the sore throat and post-nasal gunk start up again. For sinus infection, I think it just masks symptoms. | F | 64 | 30 days
4 x 50mcg 1X D | | 2/8/2010
| 1 | Sinus congestion | I start to lose my sense of smell after about 2 month use but didn't realise that it could be related to Nasonex. Now I cannot smell anything and I cannot taste food properly. So when I decide to check for Nasonex side effects, I am surprised that so many other people have the same experience. My doctor think it is a wonder drug and doubt that I can get any side effects. | Will definitely stop taking it | F | 49 | 3 months
50 2X D | | 2/6/2010
| 1 | sinus infection | SEVERE headache after one dose. | Debilatating head pain that caused nausea and vomiting. Has been three days since first and only dose, headache is getting better slowly. Can now get relief with OTC pain relievers. Standing up and sudden head movements still causing pounding head pain. Did have some anxiety and moodiness. These symptoms improved after 36 hours of stopping Nasonex. Not worth taking. | F | 34 | 1 days
1X D | | 2/5/2010
| 1 | Tinnitus | Bloody snot, uncomfortably dry nose, headaches, nausea and heart palpitations | I went to the doctor complaining of a "wooshing" sound in one ear, he prescribed me steroids that didn't take it away so I went to an ENT who prescribed me more of the same steroids, antibiotics and nasonex... none of which helped. I ended up with all these side effects that i didn't have with the first round of steroids and i knew how my body reacted to antibiotics. After both of those were done i was still on the nasonex and the symptoms all continued. I finally quit taking it when I couldnt stand the pain in my nose and the bleeding. In the end I found out that all my ear issues stem from me breaking my jaw when I was four. | F | 25 | 17 days
50 MG 2X D | | 2/5/2010
| 1 | sinus infections | anxiety | my 3 year old was taking this for a month -- never has anxiety problems before but while taking it some anxiety kicked in now being off it -- the anxiety level has shoot thru the roof. anyone else have these issues with there children | F | 3 | 30 days
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| 2 | acute sinus problems | All of them | I posted back on the 14th and I went cold Turkey with this medication. Took 5 days of hell to get over all the effects. However my sinus problems became more acute and I tried several over the counter remedies. None were successful. I gave in and started back on the spray. What a stupid fool I was. Now feeling like hell again and having to return home to UK after only a week of a two month trip. I am at a loss and manic at present but will be in the Drīs on Thursday all being well. Three day drive from here home. Please dont use it but I just do not know what to do with myself, My poor wife is very supportive but I am in hell at present. I have been on this for approx 7 years. | M | 64 |
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| 3 | eustacian tube closure | I suppose I can't say definitively it was Nasonex, but I've been taking it for two weeks (water behind the eardrum due to eustacian tube closure, so my dr. prescribed Nasonex and ampicillin), and I've been lethargic. At the end of the two weeks also very depressed. I really hope it wears off soon. | It cleared up my ear proble, but I really don't want to take it again if, in fact, it was the cause of my depression. It affected my job, my workout regimen, my school, sleep patterns, etc. | M | 42 | 2 weeks
| | 1/30/2010
| 3 | Sinus congestion | Tight chest, sore chest muscles, lack of a sense of smell | At this stage I have not stopped using it... but having read the comments here, and correlated the onset of symptons, it appears I should stop using it for a while, and see what happens | M | 53 | 30 days
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| 1 | Ear irritation, coughing | Sore throat on side of ear irritation, inability to sleep, nausea, tightness in chest/ribs. | Not sure if Nasonex is releasing some pathogens that were trapped in my ear, but I definitely feel a lot worse after taking it. | M | 36 | 2 days
| | 1/25/2010
| 1 | Sinus Infection | Complete loss of smell & therefore 90% of taste | Stopped taking spray 5 Jan 2010 - still no change in ability to smell. Unable to smell even coffee beans, smoke etc. I hope that I will be able to regain my sense of smell - would not recommend this drug to anyone. | M | 65 | 14 days
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| 1 | ear problems due to allergies | relief from symptoms but racing heart, increased anxiety, and raised blood pressure | the last time i saw my dr. before just a few months prior to starting this drug, my bp was 98/70. a couple of months after starting nasonex, i noticed i was having heart palpitations and what i can only desribe as near-panic attacks. i'd never experienced any problems like this before. also saw the dr. for another problem around that time, and my bp was 140/?. this persisted until i decided to test out the nasonex connection. i tapered myself off and sure enough felt normal again within a few weeks. bp is normal again, too. i think this drug is borderline scary. | F | 33 | 4 months
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| 1 | Eustachian tube/Sinus stuffy | Hi i used this for years on and off no real problems except slight loss of taste and smell. This time it unclogged the tube but now i have a viral infection of the mouth my eyes were blurry and i was depressed as well as exausted. Have been off for a week and i already feel better mentaly but i still have the mouth sores.Im now on an anti viral med. My vision is improving and im not as tired as i was. I know it was the nasonex. I will never use again. | Bad stuff I would rather suffer. | M | 49 | 9 months
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| 2 | Hay Fever / Congested Ears | I successfully used Nasonex seasonally for 5 years. It was wonderful for hay fever. 2 weeks ago I had a head cold. After the cold symptoms went away, my left ear was congested. My doctor recommended using Nasonex and Clariton simultaneously. I did that for 4 days. On day 5, my ear was better but the vision in my right eye became very distorted - to the point of not being able to work on my computer. I went to an optometrist and my primary physician. Both ruled out Nasonex and Clariton and started guessing more serious conditions. Well, after searching the net (this site in particular) I found many people with the same reaction. My distortions are less and less each day - almost back to normal after one week. | | M | 45 | 4 days
| | 1/23/2010
| 2 | sinus infection | Serious virus infecion of the mouth. Swollen gums, sore teeth. | Can't definitely blame Nasonex, but I did hear on one of their TV commercials that a possible side effect was viral infections. Since I have a serious one in my mouth--but am on all sorts of other medications as well, including Levaquin antibiotic--I can't point to Nasonex without question. I've discontinued use to see if my mouth improves. | F | 65 | 9 days
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| 2 | Allergies | I already have some problems being around certain people, but under this medication those feeling were aggravated. At one point I had violent thoughts go through my head and I never experience this. I also became depressed while on the medication. I didn't experience much improvement with allergies either. I'm off this one and taking natural remedies for my allergies. After Singulair and now this I don't have too much faith in the health system. Its because they fail to acknowledge the benefits of good nutrition. | | M | 25 | 11 days
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| 5 | Sinus infections | Have not experienced any so far. Have had no sinus headaches, or pressure since I started on it. Feel better than I have in ages. | | F | 34 | 3 weeks
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| 4 | chronic sinusitis | headaches | i refuse to take it again..i cannot deal with the headache all day | F | 21 | 3 days
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| 2 | post-nasal drip | Headaches since day 1 of use.
| My doctor told me this medicine is slow acting, and indeed can see a bit of improvement.
However it simply isn't a worthy tradeoff for the migranes which have been getting worse - so I will discotinue use. | M | 26 | 4 days
| | 1/18/2010
| 1 | severe sinus/allergies | Just realized that Nasonex is the cause of how I have been feeling. For the past week, I've had severe headaches. nausea and always is tired.
I went to the ER several times in the past weeks b/c the pain was so unbearable, but still no answers. However, once I realized a side effect of Nasonex is headaches, I stopped taking it. My head still hurts though but not as bad as it did last week. I'm glad I found this website, I feel at ease knowing that this is the cause of my pain, now I just want to know how long these side effects last. | | F | 26 | 1 months
| | 1/18/2010
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| 1 | stuffy nose Rhinitis/Sinusitis | severe anxiety, panic attacks, couldn't sleep, trouble swallowing, only was getting 2 or so hours of sleep a night and going crazy. | This is my 2nd post.. I posted 1st on 1/13/10. I still had all the sleeping problems and panic attacks. On the 15th my anxiety carried over to the morning. I made an appt with my primary doctor at 10am that morning. I had a pulse of 132, my BP was 152/98 my temp was 99.7. I had all the proof that the nasonex was causing my problems but he really didn't believe me and diagnosed me with anxiety disorder and put me on prozac. My problems didn't start until i started using nasonex every night. I will never use it again and I wish I could say that my anxiety is gone since it has been like 6 since i stopped using it but its still there. This drug is evil. GO TO THE NASONEX WEBSITE AND SUBMIT YOUR SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA. IT IS ON THE FRONT PAGE. Don't let your child use this spray. I have been using the Neti Pot, it helps to clear my nose. Good Luck.. | F | 30 | 10 days
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