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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 1  Dr. said "Allergies" SEVERE laboured breathing, panic episodes, dizziness, minor bleeding nose. I went to the doctor with bad post nasal drip and a clogged ear tube. He claimed it was allergies (though I told him I have had the same ear problem over and over and not during allergy season). He insisted that was the problem and instantly prescribed me Nasonex ($45.00) I used it a couple of time at night before I went to bed and noticed it almost immediately cleared up my nose drip. I used it for a few more nights and then one day I started getting extremely dizzy, to where I actually had to go and lay down to stop the dizziness. I went to a different doctor who said the dizziness was from my clogged ear. I went a couple of days without using it and the dizziness went away, I assumed my ear was getting better although it didn't feel unclogged at all. I went out of town for a weekend and noticed my "allergies" were really acting up, so I took Nazonex, for 3 nights straight and on the 4th day, I could barely walk a flight of stairs without struggling to breathe! I thought I was gonna die. When I returned home I continued with my Nazonex because it really did help with the nose drip and stuffiness. Then one day I had to episodes of severe trouble breathing. One when walking up a flight of stairs and one while loading my 2 year old in the car. That last one was really bad. I struggled to breath for a good 6 minutes and go so lightheaded that it started to get dark all around me and I almost passed out. My left arm also started to hurt and then my hand w F 36 2 weeks
1X day
5/30/2011
 1  Nasal polyps Where do I begin?? Over the past two years, I've developed a number of symptoms that have gotten worse. Severe dry eyes (had to use eye drops), super dry/dehydrated skin, dry mouth, constipation, anxiety, weight gain of 15 pounds, swollen face/extremities, high blood pressure (normal range, but mine has always been LOW). The list goes on. Assured by the ENT, my primary doctor, and the Internet that there are no side effects with Nasonex, I kept taking it. I was tested for Lyme disease, thyroid problems, anemia, and menopause (I'm 43) because I also had joint pain, depression and EXTREME fatigue. My mom mentioned that my face looked "puffy" and said, "maybe you're allergic to the Nasonex" (all medical tests came back negative). I stopped taking it. After what I now know were withdrawals (intense panic...) ALL THE SYMPTOMS BEGAN TO DISAPPEAR!!!!!!! After only 2 weeks, I didn't need eye drops, my watches fit again, I slept better, and lost 5 pounds. I have more energy It's POISON!!!! F 43 2 years
2X day
5/26/2011
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 1   Glad I found this site, for I am having similiar bad side effects. Since there are so many of you dealing with anxiety, panic, heart rate, shakes, etc, can I ask what you all did to confirm this since it appears no dr believes this product is harmful? Anyone prove this with a blood/urine test? Has anyone complained to the Nasonex company? I appreciate any input to help me on my journey. Thank you F 42
50 mcg 1X day
5/25/2011
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 1  Vasomotor/Mixed Rhinitis Dry mouth, bad taste. This nasal spray is the most tolerable of the nasal spray geared toward alergies, but if you do not have alergies and were misdiagnosed to have alergy problems like I was, then it is Completely Worthless! If you are reading these ratings for Nasonex, then there is a chance that you are like me and have Vasomotor or Mixed Rhinitis like me. At least, I could speak from experiance that this drug did not help my condition at all. I recieved more relief from the sinus headaches from an over the counter nasal spray called Sinus Buster, then I did from this drug. I helped relieve a tiny amount of congestion but thats it....at least with my condition. M 31 3 weeks
50 1X day
5/21/2011
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 1  Allergies For the past two days, I was plagued with a killer migraine-like headache. Once I started looking at this site, I realized that the blurry vision, nausea, and sleeplessness I've been experiencing over the past few days are also probably due to the Nasonex. I'm really alarmed and disappointed! When the Nasonex initially seemed to be clearing up my allergies, I was very hopeful that it was going to be a good solution for me. But the migraine headache it gave me was completely debilitating. Thought I was going to collapse in the drug store while I was trying to buy migraine medicine! Watch out for this drug!! It's evil! F 46 7 days
1X day
5/19/2011
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 1  Allergies I started taking this medication for my allergies, was told it had minimal side effects and glaucoma was not one of them. I now have glaucoma and there is no way to fix this condition. Other side effects that I experience were dizziness, dry mouth and sinuses, nausea, bloody nose and ear infections. I did some research and learned that the company had archived the side affect of glaucoma because of the rarity of patients getting it. I would like to persue a lawsuit to recover some of the pain and suffering that I will endure for the years to come. I will most definately lose my sight over time, and someone should be held accountable for their mistakes. F 42 4 years
50 mcg 2X day
5/16/2011
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 3  Sinus congestion Feeling very shaky and nervous after spraying into my nose. Headache after the drug wears off. I am going to discontinue usage. F 65 10 days
1X day
5/14/2011
 1  Polyp Massive panic attack - dry throat I know what panic attacks are - because i have suffered from attack because of a depression a couple of years ago - and was treated for it. I have not ever experienced that severe form of attack, ever, as I did after using nasonex for only 2 days. I knew i had to get of the drug again and stopped using it the next day. I haven't had any attacks since, and now have to find an alternative - but who to ask? my MD will probably not tell me, what I ought not use - I don't trust them in matter of perscriptions - is it the best drug or is it the drug perscribed beacause they are paid well to perscribe it.....call me paranoid! F 46 3 days
50 mg 2X day
5/14/2011
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 1  Allergies I have severe allergies during spring, the allergist prescribed Nasonex. My allergies are gone, but I was starting to have severe headaches, nausea and dizzy spells. I stopped taking the medication and 3 days later I still feel severe vertigo/dizziness and nausea. Wost medication ever! I am extremely dizzy and it wont go away! Thank God for this website because I thought I was going crazy or having a panic attack!!! F 36 10 days
2 2X day
5/13/2011
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 1  Allergy by pollen firts I start feeling nervous after one or two hour I feel cold, hard palpitations, then I get into a panic situation. I have to suspend this medication. The 3 days I used it I felt that way. I got real scare when I got hard palpitation because I feel pain on my chest and left shoulder. M 26 3 days
50 MCG 1X day
5/13/2011
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 3  i can not breathe through my nose not being able to sleep, and coughing over nothing. I am tired all the time i wish i could get off of it but i can't breathe without it F 53 20 years
15 2X day
5/12/2011
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 1  Allergies and sinus headaches Headaches, nosebleeds even after a day of using it I still experience nosebleeds after a week of discontinuing use, sinus pain/pressure, sore eyes and a burning sensation in my nose. F 27 1 days
100ug 1X day
5/4/2011
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 3  Nasal congestion/allergies I've been diagnosed as having Atrial Ventricular Rentry nodule Tachycardia. In short, racing heart. After getting rid of all the other things that could cause or aggravate it (caffeine, decongestants, asthma inhalers), I still have incidents. I was still using Nasonex because my dr. assured me it was a corticosteriod and therfore NOT going to make my heart race. Oh, really???? Maybe not, but it was the only medicine I was still on. After two trips to the ER, and being told I have to have a heart "ablation" to stop the tachycardia, I'm wondering now, after reading all these comments if it just wasn't the Nasonex!! Have discontinued it now and will see how it goes before I do the surgery. I noticed on all the other websites, it doesn't mention any of thetachycardia or shakes (which I also have). I also completely loss my sense of smell. AVOID THIS MEDICATION!!!!! F 53 4 years
1X day
4/29/2011
 1  sinus congestion intense bout of double vision. i should have known better than to take a steroid but my doctor who is great assured me there would be no side effects... started taking nasonex because of stuffy sinuses and thick post nasal drip. helped a lot at first. then one day out of the blue i just couldn't see "straight." i had intense double vision. it was terrifying, i thought i had a mini stroke. it lasted about a minute but seemed like hours. i somehow kept myself calm, reassured myself it would go away and eventually it did. i've had no other symptoms of TIA with speech, balance, weakness, etc. could it have been the nasonex? i'd rather live with stuffy head than ever have that happen again. got a neti pot and doing saline irrigation to flush allergens out. no more steroids F 50 7 days
30 2X day
4/29/2011
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 1  Allergies pressure in eye area and headaches. I wake up each morning with a headache about 5 or 5:30am each morning when take Nasonex. Gets very old so am going to go off of it. F 34 4 months
20 1X day
4/29/2011
 1  runny nose -allergy Insomnia, nervousness, anger, gained weight, general uneasyness I never thought Nasonex could be to blame for my problems. Now it all makes sense. The sleeping problems have been terrible. The persons responsible for this drug should be wacked around the head with a marble statue. I am never taking this again. M 48 8 years
2 sprays 2X day
4/27/2011
 1  sinus and nasal congestion none while taking it, except for a bit of blood in discharge. my perscription ran out, so i stopped taking it...couple of days went by and i started experiencing weird head rush/heart palpitations, stiff neck, jaw pain, very bad sinus pressure (felt like my face was being pulled down, ringing in ears, insomnia, balance was a bit off) are these withdrawl symptoms? if so how long do they last, because i've been having them for about 3 1/2 weeks. I've been to two doctors and none of them could help me. any suggestions? F 17 3 months
30 ml 2X day
4/27/2011
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 1  Sinus infection Headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and severe panic and anxiety attacks Initially, this drug worked really well. After about 3 weeks of taking it my sinuses seemed cured with no more pressure and congestion. I stopped taking for about a week and then started taking it again for one week. It didn't work so well this time. I got REALLY bad headaches like someone had a tension rod in my head putting pressure on both sides and really bad sinus pain and pressure. I also started having severe anxiety and panic attacks that felt like I was going to lose my mind. My vision also became blurred which I thought was due to sinus problems but now I can see it was this horrid drug! Please do not take a drug just because a doctor tells you to take it. Do your own research first.........I wish that I had looked at this site before taking it. F 39 30 days
30mg 1X day
4/5/2011
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 1  Sinus Congestion Bloating, Severe headaches, paranoia, anger, insomina, neck pain, back pain., jaw pain, constipation, fatigue, severe facial swelling, vision problems. I am 22-year old healthy male. Nasonex was given to me as an innocent drug for sinus relief. Instead, it gave me horrible panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, rage, my face is severely swollen, insomnia. As a result, I got into horrible arguments with family and friends, and I alienated myself from the world. I got into a car accident. I have lost my sense of taste. Thank you all for your postings and they are why I am posting. I lost two months of my life and much more to this awful drug. If you feel anything like this, STOP THIS DRUG IMMEDIATELY. I wish I had known earlier. I hate this world of poison. M 22 2 months
30 2X day
3/29/2011
 1  Allergic rhinitis I had severe insomnia, dry mouth, coughing, severe congestion After using Nasoxex, I was sicker than before taking it. I missed a whole month of work because of insomnia and congestion at night that just could not be relieved. I had anxiety and panic attacks. This medication cost me loss of income and I had to withdraw from college courses due to taking this medicine because of absences. I stopped taking this medication and then was told by the ENT doctor it takes two to three weeks to work. After week three, I stopped altogether. It takes time to get yourself back on track after stopping this medication. F 49 21 days
30mg 1X day
3/29/2011
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