ASTELIN Reviews (AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.4 (323 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ASTELIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ASTELIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Allergies | WEIGHT GAIN, WEIGHT GAIN and more Weight Gain. Can't sleep. | The drug definitely helps with my allergies. The bitter taste is a regular side effect that I don't find to be a big issue. Ever since I started this drug I have had weight problems. It seems that I lose weight when I cut back on taking this drug. For the past six months I've had major problems not being able to sleep. Unfortunately according to the package insert, the longest patient studies that have been done on this drug were 8 weeks. | M | 37 | 2 years | 11/13/2006 | 3 | chronic rhinitus | Sleeplessness that I did not realize was connected until reading the symptoms on this site. Since taking this drug I have swelling, itching and welts on both sides of my hands when I wake up.. it goes away after an hour or so. Is anyone else experiencing this? | This drug works well for me.. so I am hoping the symptoms I am experiencing are not related... | F | 31 | 2 months | 11/6/2006 | 1 | M | | 11/6/2006 | 3 | Nasal Congestion | The side effects of this medicine are pretty bad for me. I am tired a lot, my heart races and chest pain, as well as the horrible taste it leaves in your mouth. | I ahve mucus problems and when I go to clear my throat, I cant with this medicine due to the taste it leaves, coupled with the heart side effects, not worth it in my opinion. | M | 21 | 7 days | 10/17/2006 | 2 | Allergies | like others at first it seemed helpful but I started getting a "drugged" feeling, eyes dilated, was worried about driving while on it and felt nauseous. Thanks to the other pt feedback I now can pinpoint it to the Astelin | F | 40 | 20 days | 10/6/2006 | 4 | chronic nasal congestion | This product seemed to be working great, but gave me such strong heart palpitations that it was difficult falling asleep at night because of it. I felt like my heart was jumping out of my chest. It would shake my entire body. | Since I already take Allegra and a thyroid medication, both of these, combined with the Astelin, may be causing the problem more severely. | F | 52 | 76 days | 10/3/2006 | 1 | Allergy symptoms | Very bad taste in mouth, I also started having heart palpitaions and suddenly was told I have high blood pressure which has never been a problem before taking this med. Kept awake at night with heart beating very hard which then caused anxiety, so was unable to sleep for several nights. | I would not recommend Astelin. | F | 42 | 21 days | 10/2/2006 | 3 | mold spore and dust mite allergies | worked great for first month, still taking it but have noticed significant weight gain. | I went online to find out if my medication could be the cause of my unusual weight gain, 13 lbs in 3 months. I have not changed anything else in my daily routine other than this medication...... | F | 28 | 6 months | 9/24/2006 | 4 | dysfunctional Eustachian tube | Extreme somnolence, drowsiness. Somewhat reduced urinary flow. | Only one spray in one nostrill knocks me out. I cannot imagine what the recommended dose of two sprays twice a day would do. Otherwise, it is the only medication that so far worked for me. | M | 42 | 7 days | 9/16/2006 | 1 | Nasal Allergies | Severe rise in blood pressure & heart rate. Heart racing for hours at a time. Waking frequently at night with heart pounding like it would explode out of my chest. 3 trips to Emergency Room. Suspected Astelin might be my problem within 4 days after starting, but I took it 2 months because doctors kept telling me it shouldn't be the problem. 2 months of sheer hell and many $ in medical costs. Am on short term disability right now still trying to get straightened out. Having to take beta blocker for blood pressure/heart rate. (they were not a problem before taking Astelin) | Could be seriously deadly especially if you have a heart condition. Package insert says less than 2% tested had hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, nervousness, sleep disorder among others. 2% of American population = 6 million. Can I really be this lucky?... not if I were buying a lottery ticket. I will never take another medication without scrutinizing every aspect. | M | 53 | 2 months | 9/15/2006 | 1 | | 9/11/2006 | 3 | sinius infection | sleepiness, heart beating,pain in my joints( I can't lift my arms sometimes from the pain), headach, very bitter taste. | it works! but all the side effects make me wonder if I should realy take the medicine!! It has been 7 hours since the last time I used it and I still have the headach and pain in my joints, but I can breath!! | F | 25 | 1 days | 9/4/2006 | 3 | severe dust and mold allergie | I am know experience restless legs when lying down. they spasam and jerk. I stopped taking this medication and the syptoms stopped. I have also had heart palpatations in the middle of the night exspecially if I have consumed alchol | F | 42 | 1 years | 8/18/2006 | 4 | dust and mold allergies | WEIGHT GAIN,increased appetite, bitter taste, headache and extreme tiredness. | If I take 2 sprays per nostril I feel like I've been run over by a truck and will fall asleep in the middle of the day. I dropped down to 1 spray per nostril in the morning and feel much better. Not so much tiredness. But gained 10 lbs in six months w/o any alteration of diet. | F | 32 | 6 months | 8/7/2006 | 4 | nasal drip | insomnia and eating more | ive been awake all night and almost all of last night could be this stuff | M | 15 | 1 months | 8/7/2006 | 1 | allergic rhinitis | Vertigo, nausea, extreme fatigue, blurred vision, sinus and nasal congestion. | Did not help rhinitis | F | 64 | 1 months | 7/13/2006 | 2 | chronic allergies | Worked well the first 5 days-slept better during the night and was able to breathe better. On days 6 & 7 felt queasy. On day 8 felt even more queasy and had to actually lie down. Used it on day 9 (1 puff per nostril) but by late afternoon felt queasy again. | Felt much better after stopping the Astelin. The queasiness was gone along with the slight dizziness. Have gone back to using antihistimines and a cortisone nasal spray - now no queasiness or dizziness. | F | 57 | 9 days | 7/12/2006 | 1 | allergies sinusitus | DIMINISHED SENSE OF TASTSE AND SMELL. CANNOT DETECT VINEGAR ON TONGUE. I LOVE TO COOK AND LOVE TO EAT..... I'VE STOPPED TAKING IT NOW 3 WEEKS AND NO CHANGE... HELP! | DONT USE IT.... | F | 58 | 7 days | 7/6/2006 | 1 | allergies sinusitus | DIMINISHED SENSE OF TASTSE AND SMELL. CANNOT DETECT VINEGAR ON TONGUE. I LOVE TO COOK AND LOVE TO EAT..... I'VE STOPPED TAKING IT NOW 3 WEEKS AND NO CHANGE... HELP! | DONT USE IT.... | F | 58 | 7 days | 7/6/2006 | 5 | headaches; non-allergic rhinitis | Unfortunately, I have been really, really sleepy for the past several weeks. Going to the dr. today to see if it's this medicine or something else. No other side effects. When used as directed, I don't even get any in my throat. | Nasal surgery didn't help; neither did Claritin, FLonase, etc. This stuff really works; I never have trouble after being in smoke-filled places any more. Supposed to use 2x/day, but I use only once in the a.m. Hoping I don't have to give it up because of the fatigue. | F | 37 | 8 months | 6/29/2006 |