NASONEX Reviews (MOMETASONE FUROATE MONOHYDRATE)

Average Rating: 2.0 (1124 Ratings)

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NASONEX  (MOMETASONE FUROATE MONOHYDRATE):  Mometasone is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing). It is also used to treat certain growths in the nose (nasal polyps). Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-10-01 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR NASONEXCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 5  Allergies and congestion No side effects F 28 10 days
50 2X day
4/9/2012
 1  Sinus congestion due to nasal polyp No side effects first week, gradually started getting pressure headaches, feeling unbalanced, dizziness, resulting in vomiting. Just thought my sinus congestion was getting worse, did not suspect it was the nasal spray. Then started to get intense nasal and sinus pressure a couple of hours after using. I kept on using the nasal spray, not believing that could be the cause as these symptoms are not listed in the side effects. Sinus tissues became inflamed, chronic head pressure. Stopped using the nasonex Haven't used the spray for four days. Head pressure is gradually improving. I have fell very I'll whilst using this product and would strongly recommend to anyone using it to be very aware of their symptoms as the side effects I experienced are not listed. F 53 2 months
1X day
4/8/2012
 2  Chronic sinusitis While drifting off to sleep I suddenly had heart palpitations which was very alarming. Consequently I had insomnia that night. Skipped taking it the next dose and had palpitations again although not as severe. By the next skipped dose I had no palpitations. Unfortunately for me aside from the very scary side effects the product seemed to help with my sinus problem. I am currently using a nasal saline solution only. My allergist went on the Nasonex site and found nothing listed about this side effect. Not surprised. F 54 6 days
50 MCG 1X day
4/4/2012
 1  For allergic rinitis Thinning of nasal septum, thus exposing blood vessels causing really heavy nose bleeds. Had to have both sides on nose cauterized last week. I was actually put on a repeat prescription for this lethal spray!! Research showed that u r not meant to use it for longer than 3months! My dr never told me! Hence the damage to my nose. My advise is DONT start to use it at all. Try natural remedy. Im going to now once ive healed from cauterization. I'd been using it for 18months. Please dont as its not pleasant having cauterization done. F 48 10 months
30Mg
4/2/2012
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 1  seasonal BELLS PALSY.PARALIZED HALF OF MY FACE BEEN WORKING ON GETTING USE OF IT BACK FOR OVER A MONTH. BE CAREFUL THIS CAN BE PERMANENT. WOULD TAKE SINUS PRESSURE OVER HAVING USE OF HALF OF FACE BE CAREFUL OT HAPPENED OVER NIGHT TO ME. F 38 1 months
as needed
3/20/2012
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 1  sinusitis and pink eye elevated platelets in blood, inflammation of the bowel, diarrehea, severe pain in abdomen, bloated extended hard gut, bladder infection, sores in nose, wounds will not heal, low grade fever, chills, night sweats, headache persistent and severe to mild, runny nose, eye inflammation and swelling around eyes, ear discharge and mild earache, loss of appetite, unable to eat and digest any food - on liquids and BRAT diet as tolerated, weight loss, insomnia, A walk in clinic doctor prescribed Nasonex for a sinus infection. I had been on Vigomox for pink eye and it didn't work so the Dr prescribed Nasonex. I had formerly been on Flonase. My bowel problems and pain in abdomen started first. I sought medical help for bowel/colitis like symptoms (was hospitalized for psueodomembranous colitis and almost died 30 years ago), I was unable to work for 3 weeks. I stopped the Nasonex 5 days ago (due to a commercial I saw on TV outlining side effects) Since then, my bowel is slowly healing, I am able to eat some regular foods and am finally off the BRAT diet (bananas, Rice, applesauce, toast - white) F 55 4 weeks
2X day
3/12/2012
 2  Seasonal Allergies anxiety, panic, dissociative episodes, inability to focus I've had serious seasonal allergies for a few years now. Every year I think I'll be able to get away with homeopathic remedies or natural cures, but I inevitably end up at the doctor's office. I have tried nasonex twice, a couple of years apart. The first time I took the recommended dose and after 3 days I had a major panic episode. Today, out of desperation, I decided to give the steroids another shot. I decided to take half the recommended dose to start. I put one spray in each nostril, and about thirty minutes later I started feeling extremely strange. I was twitchy, despondent... I felt disconnected from the world, almost out of body. I almost lost my mind at the grocery store - every little thing made me jump ten feet in the air and cry. When i got home I totally lost it. I was running a bath and the sound of the bath water frightened me because it seemed way too loud. I started panicing and crying, hyperventilating and feeling totally out of control. My boyfriend wanted to take me to the hospital, but I asked him to get me an ativan instead, which after about 20 minutes had me feeling closer to normal. I've heard nasonex isn't supposed to give you a systemic steroid reaction, so maybe I'm just extremely sensitive to steroids (they always make me feel horrible). Regardless, if you have any kind of steroid sensitivity, I'd avoid this. Also, I have no idea if it cleared my nose because I was too focused on not giving in to the 'roid psychosis. F 25 1 days
1X day
3/10/2012
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 1  Allergies Heart palpitations, insomnia, anxiety attacks, reflux, glaucoma, headaches, muscle weakness Never thought a harmless allergy spray could cause so many problems. I now have glaucoma from this stuff. I am still trying to get over the side effects! F 36 3 months
2X day
3/6/2012
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 4  Seasonal Allergies None that I can contribute to Nasonex My son has been on Nasonex for a little over a year and it has helped, but not completely cured his allergies. He used to get sinus infections all the time and those have stopped. I think the key is that each child is different. Some do great on one medication and not on another. Nasonex worked for both of my sons with few side effects. But neither one could take Singulair. That medication changed both of their personalities. You don't know until you try. M 2.5 1 years
1X day
3/5/2012
 2  Allergies Insomnia, crazy dreams, anger, anxiety, heart palpitations, puffy feeling face and eyes I have taken Nasonex the past several years during allergy season and the benefits seemed to outweigh the side effects. This year, the side effects are much worse and I am going to discontinue. I can't handle feeling emotionally out of control, and the insomnia is killing me. F 48 30 days
2 sprays 1X day
3/2/2012
 3  Allergies Patchy sores on throat, weight gain despite dieting and exercising, water retention, bloating in abdomen. It helped my allergies,heck, I felt like I was on top of the world. But the side effects are very undesirable and just "mask" symptoms by suppressing your immune system. This is EXTREMELY dangerous to people with existing viral/bacterial infections, ie Lyme disease, strep throat, hepatitis, herpes, AIDS, etc. I will never take STEROIDS again. Steroids are very harmful for your body, and doctors should use utmost caution before handing them out like candy. F 29 2 months
4 sprays 1X day
2/25/2012
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 1   This medicine is terrible. 2 days into it I had a migraine headache, dizziness, nausea,blurred vision in one eye and now I am lying down trying to going to sleep and I am having major heart palpitations. Dr should definately inform you of the potiential side effects before you start this medicine it is absolutely horrible! I will never use this medicine again the side effects have definately out weighed the benefits for me.. Take this off the market! I want a full refund as well!!! This medicine is terrible... Do not use unless you enjoy being miserible! F 33 2 days
50 mcg 2X day
2/23/2012
 3  blocked ears and stuffed nose Heart palpitations at night, then diarrhea and a yucky sick feeling headache I had an ear infection and upper respiratory infection in December. My ears are still congested and my nose is still congested. The Dr. told me it is due to allergies and gave me NASONEX. It did make my breathing easier, but I woke up with heart palpitations. On the 2nd day I ended up with liquid diarrhea and then a sick feeling headache. I decided to live with the ear congestion until I go to my ENT appointment and stopped the NASONEX. F 50 2 days
2X day
2/11/2012
 4  Nasal Polyps Heart Palpitation, Flutter, Anxiety, Nose dryness (always bleeding when blowing my nose), lost good part of sense of smell, difficulty sleeping....and the list goes on. I cannot say for sure if my symptoms are related to Nasonex or not. I consulted with my Cardio, Electro Physiologist, Family Doctor along with my ENT. All are in agreement that Nasonex has nothing to do with my palpitations. Hmmmmm…after reading this site, I cannot help but wandering if…you know...can they all be wrong? Therefore, I will be stopping this medicine for a month and replace it with a saline solution for the dryness. I have lived for years in the past with out Nasonex so it won’t be difficult to stop it. I went through an Ablation procedure for the Flutter (no fun in case anyone is wondering) and I am still on strong Beta Blocker treatments on a daily basis...for THE REST OF MY LIFE. Because I have been left so long with a heart flutter (untreated) masked with the highest possible dose of Beta Blocker (240 mg twice a day) for 3 years. I have developed Fibrillation which is an inevitable sequel of Tachycardia (Flutter) which is why I still have to take those Beta Blockers (Sotalol). If stopping Nasonex do in deed settle my arrhythmias, ….there is going to be some pay back from somebody somewhere. 8( Time will tell …I will keep you posted…more to follow. M 49 7 years
2 spays 1X day
2/6/2012
 5  Allergies Weight gain, irregular periods, stiff/aching joints, irritability completely cured allergies, i have 2 cats and am allergic to them, no problems at all whilst on Nasonex. However, side effects. F 29 6 months
1X day
2/4/2012
 1   I can't breathe out of both nostrils at the same time. Nasonex prescribed by doctor to deal with sinus headaches and nasal passage inflammation. I did not experience any nasal congestion prior to Nasonex (despite the inflammation). By the second day of Nasonex, one or both nostrils are completely blocked. Now, I can't sleep because I can't breathe out of my nose, and I'm pissed off and tired. F 45 3 days
1X day
2/3/2012
 1  sinus infection w/ polyps I used to use prepartion H to clear my sinus for years and it works. My eye dr. suggested that I should talk to my gp about my using prepartion H. My gp shined his light up my noise. he informed me that my nasal passage was swollen due to my allergies and that I had some infection. He gave me the script.About two weeks into the treatment I started gaining a few pounds and start taking anti acids. My diet had not changed. I m a personal Trainer. I live in the gym. I just stared feeling weird. So yesterday and today I checked My own blood pressure. It was very high for no reason. Seeing that this med was the only thing new in my life. I didnt take it today, My by has go done some. I m glad to hear that it has helped some. I m sorry that it hasnt helped others. I m going back to using preperation H in my nose. At least it works all day without hurtng me M 48 1 months
50mcg x 2 1X day
1/27/2012
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 1  doctor insisted I use it Gave me a bloody nose and didn't do squat. I told my doctor it didn't work, but when I got an ear infection this year, they insisted I needed to use it. The prescription was over $120, so I told Walgreens that I didn't want it, and they said I didn't have to buy it. I have to wonder if there is some kick back scheme with this medication. My brother uses a different doctor who also insisted he take it. 4 Way brand's Saline Moisturizing Mist actually works, and I could buy 20+ bottles of the stuff for same price! F 42 3 days
3X day
1/15/2012
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 1  Dust mite Allergies and blocked ear Spaced out, anxiety, couldn't sleep, sinus pain, weakness. This was te worst I have ever felt. Even went to er. Soon as stopped using this poison. Feel 100 times better F 29 4 days
2x spray
1/13/2012
 1  allergies Blood pressure shot up to between175/105 and 160/95. Doctor put me on lisinopril and did not help so went off that 2 weeks ago. I went off nasonex 2 days ago and my pressure is now around 140/85. I also had a low grade runny nose all the time and that is now gone. Nasonex home page side effects does not list high blood pressure (funny it does list low blood pressure. Thank goodness for this website and thank you all for helping so many people who are overmedicating themselves and feeling lausy for naught. If you have a history of high blood pressure I would be very cautious about this drug. M 63 45 days
2 squirts 1X day
1/10/2012

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