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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NASONEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Nasal polyps/ chronic sinusitis | Relieved ability to breathe. Then came the side effects from the corticosteroids. Severe anxiety, joint pain, insomnia. Literally feeling like I was going to die. Have always had this reaction to any sort of corticosteroid. | F | 50 | 10 days 30 mg | 11/4/2013 | 4 | sinus pressure / allergic rhinitis | Can cause nosebleeds in the winter when dry. Seems to be increased rate of ENT infections that develop into more serious issues. Rebound effect of swelling if try to go off drug- took 5 days to get back to normal after re-starting from a week's break. | I seem to be more tolerant than most people on this forum. I CANNOT LIVE without this drug. Sinus headaches and pressure severe and daily without it- was completely dependent on daily pseudoephedrine (terrible for my high BP) without it, now down to 2-3 times per week. ENT diagnosed no sinus pathology- but allergic to everything. Taking immunotherapy shots for that now. Infections requiring antibiotics increased with nasonex, but 6 mnths of chiropractor seems to have cured this. Have some dizzy episodes, but that is due to ears clogging which is a symtom of the orginal problem, not the nasonex. No anxiety or crazy symptoms, but maybe this is because I take a beta blocker for lifelong high blood pressure which blocks this side effect. I do suspect I have cushings style fat on my face and neck however....but still worth it considering the pain I used to be in. I couldn't even function before nasonex. Headaches decreased by about 50%. | F | 39 | 4 years 1X day | 7/29/2013 | 4 | 4 year old had a snorting habit | Son developed mild Eczema. Seems more troublesome and tired. He was getting his dose at night. Also the potential for reduction in growth velocity in children made me take him off it. Yes I am too trusting of doctors and did not read the warnings and precautions. Did stop him snorting. | Asked his pediatrician well the nurse if Nasonex could be causing the Eczema and she said no. Took him off about 4 days ago and the Eczema is going away. The eczema is mild on cheeks little on arm. Saw a study that some people get eczema while on Nasonex but it went away after 6 months. Have yet to talk to his E.N.T. that prescribed the Nasonex. Hope this helps. | M | 4 | 70 days 50 mcg 1X day | 7/23/2013 | 4 | Chronic sinusitis / allergies | None--it's really helped me stay healthy. | F | 33 | 6 months 1 spray ea | 10/6/2012 | 4 | Year round alergies | Pressure in my left eye is 22, right eye is 24. I cannot say for certain that the high eye pressures were caused by Nasonex, but I never had a problem before. | Nasonex has drastically helped my perpetually stuffed up nose and repeated catching of colds. | M | 50 | 2 years 50 MG 1X day | 5/16/2012 | 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 | 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 | 4 | allergies year round | After taking nasonex for around a month I got a lump on the side of my neck which I thought was a mole.Several months later I got a huge lump on the side of my face. My GP put me on antibiotics which did very little. More lumps followed and I was sent to a dermatologist who also did little to help. These lumps were strange in that they formed almost overnight coming up suddenly and were hugh. When I traced back I realized the first one appeared after I started the nasonex. I finally looked it up on the internet and found acne as a side effect. I told my allergist who said this was highly unlikely-it is only in your nasal passages. Before these lumps I was very pleased with Nasonex. Now I am trying Astelin but I feel groggy. I was taking both Allegra and the Nasonex and feeling very alert. | I would definitely bring up and research any strange symptom immediately with any drug being taken. I rarely had problems with medications before even though I am pre-diabetic for over 40 years. | F | 64 | 8 months 50mcg 1X day | 12/31/2011 | 4 | Hayfever | I would usually suffer from hayfever at this time of year (spring) but since taking nasonex I have not had so much as a runny nose which is brilliant HOWEVER I have recently gotten a coldsore out of the blue, as I have read here has also happened to others taking nasonex, and now today I have woken with numbness/pain on the left side of my face (same side that my coldsore is also on) like I have been slapped and my sinus is extremely painful and the pain is also around my left eye. Also some sensitivity on the left side of my body. | F | 31 | 4 weeks 2X day | 9/22/2011 | 4 | Allergic Rhinitis | I can breathe clearly throughout my nose, I can sleep better, I can live a normal life, I can eat whatever I want, I can be outside as long as I want whenever I want, and I only have to take the spray 1x daily. | M | 19 | 2 years 200 1X day | 8/30/2011 | 4 | sinus problems | Sometimes the common side effects | I had the same problem taking this medication at first for a while then my doctor had me tell him how I took the medication and he told me I was taking it the wrong way. Most people sniff the spray as there taking it you're not suppose to its not like taking an asthma pump. You are suppose to point the in your nose spray and let it drip down people with fluid behind the ears you're suppose to point it twards your ear in each nostril. Hope those are helpful tips | F | 23 | 10 times 2X day | 2/11/2011 | 4 | Allergic Rhinitis | Some more things to consider | PART 03: Some studies to consider: I did some further research into the magnesium and mineral loss connection and found some interesting information: 1 - Mometasone Furoate (the active ingredient in nasonex) is a very potent steroid at the systemic level. This means only a small amount is needs to be absorbed to have a significant effect and although the drug has been designed to act topically some is still absorbed systemically (see study: http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/20/6/1386.full?related-urls=yes&legid=erj;20/6/1386 2 - The reason small amounts of steroids can have a large effect is due to their transactivation or upregulation of genes. Therefore a small amount of steroid will instruct your body's genes to produce protein that have a more significant effect (see same study above) | M | 27 | 2 months 4 Sprays 1X day | 1/30/2011 | 4 | NasalObstruction,Allergic turbinate | This drug did help for the first few days, then i started noticing side effects. On examining side effects I came to the conclusion mineral deficiency maybe the cause. | PART 01 January 29, 2010: Many thanks to the person who mentioned Magnesium deficiency related to use of this corticosteroid nasonex. Heres why I believe the symptoms maybe due to the mineral deficiency: 1- Its clear that at least some of the nasonex is being absorbed systemically where its supposed to have glucocorticoid-like effects (similar to the body under stress). BUT the amount of nasonex used (even if all of it were to be absorbed would'nt be sufficent to cause this list of crazy symptoms: your body produces far more corticoid steroids in response to running on the treadmill than a couple puffs of nasonex would provide so the steroid itself does'nt seem to be the problem 2- I noticed symptoms which i initially thought were due to the nasonex because they were similar to symptoms of the body under stress (indigestion, irritability, insomnia) BUT on further examination i realised the symptoms did'nt fit stress symptoms exactly. I did'nt have the characteristic sweating like when i'm stressed or the cold hands and feet, I was even able to have solid erections (TMI? :) ) something i can never do when i'm stressed. On researching the Magnesium deficiency it seemed to make more sense. Mg is heavily involved in digestion and mg deficiency maybe why so many here report stomach symptoms. All of the other symptoms i've seen listed can be attributed to magnesium in some way especially irritability, anxiety, depression, numbness, brain fog...the list goes on | M | 27 | 2 months 4 sprays 1X day | 1/28/2011 | 4 | allergic Rhinitis | Part 02 January 29, 2010: So anyway i tried taking some magnesium supplements and everything seems to be on its way to being much better now...my symptoms are alot less. Zinc and Potassium are also minerals that should be supplmented during use of a corticosteroid. People need to understand that every drug taken for a singular purpose has a multiplicity of potential side effects. No drug is good or bad it just has to be seen for what it is and what it does or can do. Feel free to e-mail me. I would love to hear other experiences with this drug and mineral supplementation to alleviate symptoms. | M | 27 | 2 months 4 sprays 1X day | 1/28/2011 | 4 | allergies | has worked really well I have had headaches but i even get then when using a saline spray | since using this spray as well as additional hayfever tablets it has helped me alot. im not sneezing no where as much as i previously had been. I also have read thru the other stories and just to say all drugs have side effects and it come different to every one. all the mentioned side effects on here are actually on the info sheet that the chemist should give u when u get ur script. it is not harmless it is a corticosteroid. u may experience some all or none of them. if u get side effects u should c ur doc straight away!!!! | F | 25 | 1 months 50mg 1X day | 11/21/2010 | 4 | Eustachian Tube/Plugged-popping ear | Headache for last two days | I'm not one to take drugs. But, I had been going through hell for the last two months with a plugged ear and ear pressure. Nothing I did helped. Dentist suspects TMJ and jaw putting pressure on ear due to clenching and poor bite but won't touch me until ENT Dr. gives ok. On a long list to see ENT. Went to see family Dr. for temp. solution. Dr. prescribed Nasonex to open everything up and let it drain. Asked pharmacsist if there are any side affects, "No, some people get nose bleeds, that's all". Seems safe. I'm suppose to use 2 sprays each side 2x per day. I've changed it to 2 sprays 1x per day at times. Ear is much better but not perfect. I suspected something is not right when I started getting headaches recently. I rarely get headaches. I almost accepted this drug with blind faith that it's safe. I am glad I found this site. I am going to be very very cautious with this drug. Thank you all for sharing your stories. | F | 47 | 2 weeks 50 mcg 2X day | 10/15/2010 | 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 | 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 day | 5/12/2010 | 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 day | 4/22/2010 | 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 day | 4/17/2010 |