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 |
| 1 | for nearsightedness & baldness | Did not cure my nearsightedness at all. Also didn't cure my baldness. Also didn't make me look younger. | M | 99 | 1 days 2 sprays 1X day | 10/22/2010 | 5 | sinusitis, allergies, polyps | none. bad taste in mouth from actual drug. | This is a wonderful drug. As a chronic sinus problem sufferer this product has been wonderful to me. Sinus allergies almost gone with out having to take a pill. During spring and fall one squirt a day does the trick. | M | 42 | 8 years 137 mcg 1X AN | 10/21/2010 | 3 | allergies | skin problems in sinus area, weight gain | I was prescribed this medication after a bad reaction to fluticasone. Don't know what to do next! | F | 44 | 2 months 137 mcg 1X day | 10/19/2010 | 3 | Chronic sinusitis | I initially tolerated Astelin quite well. It made me tired at work but nothing a cup of tea wouldn't fix. After a year an half, I suddenly began experiencing a sensation as if I didn't have enough oxygen in my system. After discontinuing all medications, I began to re-introduce them one at a time. After the first dose of Astelin, I began experiencing the same sensation. I discontinued use of Astelin and was fine. Unfortunately, nothing worked quite as well as Astelin with my sinusitis. They introduced a new version of it so my doctor gave me a sample, thinking it may have been some particular ingredient in the original that may have been changed in the new version. He was wrong. After the first dose, I began experiencing the same lack of oxygen sensations. I have not used it since. | It was great while it lasted but it seems I developed a hyper-sensitivity to it after having used it successfully for a long period of time. | M | 53 | 2 years 1 spray ea 1X day | 9/29/2010 | 3 | Seasonal Allergies | Until recently, none, but I have since suffered from a migraine that lasted over 10 days (concentrated mostly in the eye and temple area), heart palpitations, dizziness, tinnitus, nausea, and insomnia. | As a long-time sufferer of seasonal allergies, my allergist prescribed me Astelin nose spray to use nightly, starting in August. Astelin has worked wonderfully well at preventing any allergic attacks so far this season and I have had NO trouble breathing. It took approximately 1 month of use before any side effects occurred, and since I currently take NO other medications and am in generally good health, I can only attribute my recent problems with Astelin. I am an RN and have been researching my symptoms day in and day out, only to end up on numerous medications for a "migraine" that has lasted over 10 days. I decided to stop taking ALL medications last night and am just finally free of pain in my head. I will not be taking Astelin anymore. I am sure this medicine is wonderful for some, but the side effects just are not worth the freedom from allergies for me. I would rather sneeze my way into oblivion... | F | 30 | 1 months 1X day | 9/19/2010 | 1 | allergies | After using on and off during summer allergy season I noticed a white lace in mouth. Looked up this website and think i have Lichen Planus also. | F | 30 | squirt 2X day | 9/8/2010 | 3 | allergies, migraines | The Medicine was a life saver for the first couple of weeks i used it. I have a very bad nose(deviated septum) and have always had problems from allergies(grass,ceder,pets). Not until i tried to wing myself off of astelin is when i noticed i am having heart palpitations. I have been a college athlete and know my body very well...Do have some history of overweight grandpa with irregular heartbeat. I am 26 and i am in tremendous shape. Prolonged use of Astelin has turned out to be a very scary thing for me. | I have been tired at work, but do not think astelin is the culprit, many people(me) have sleep apnea that also suffer from extreme allergies and deviated septum. the Heart Palpitations is consistent in my experience. Not until my third 30 ML bottle, did i start to experience the irregular heart beat. I run and weight train close to 5 days a week and have been a collegiate athlete as little as three years ago. I guess i will be running much more in the near future. | M | 26 | 5 months 30Mg/Month 2X day | 7/23/2010 | 1 | non-allerginic rhinitis | I'm the one who described having Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms after taking Astelin for 6 weeks. The symptoms are still on-going, though lessened a bit. Turns out my body is only mimicking RA. It is also mimicking another auto-immune, inflammation response: Lichen Planus. With this disease I get white webbing through the tissue under my tongue. This is the only fatal form of the disease and I have had a small chunk of my tongue cut out for biopsy. My mother also took Astelin for a couple of months. Her body is also mimicking RA. Looks like we'll both have the extreme pain and fatigue of RA for life. Plus, with the Lichen Planus I'll have to be screened for cancer once a year. The thing I don't get is if my lab work shows that my body is only mimicking these two auto-immune, inflammation responses, why won't the symptoms go away now that I'm no longer taking the Astelin. | Has ruined both mine and my mother's lives. | M | 52 | 6 weeks maximum 2X day | 6/28/2010 | 2 | Allergic rhinitis | Increasing daytime drowsiness, headaches, vivid sleep-disturbing dreams accompanied by awakening and finding myself talking to and even lecturing an unknown audience. | Now off Astelin one week. All side effects have disappeared and I have returned to Allegra for symptom control. | F | 71 | 3 weeks 1-2 sprays 2X day | 6/7/2010 | 5 | allergies sinusitis | bitter taste, | Before seeing ENT had unbearable runny nose sneezing etc. Started using Astelin and it completely dried up my sinuses. Best I've felt in a long time. Makes me a little more irritable. No headaches or sleep problems. Nasonex alone did nothing. | M | 48 | 3 weeks 2 sprays 2X day | 5/26/2010 | 1 | sinusitis/allergies | The worst facial pain and migraines i've ever had in my life! | This medication caused very severe migraines and facial pain. They stopped within 2 days of being off the medication. | F | 26 | 3 months 30mg 2X day | 5/4/2010 | 5 | allergies | It worked great for me. Bitter taste but I learned to keep my chin to my chest so I didn't taste it. | F | 62 | don't know 1X day | 4/30/2010 | 4 | sinus congestion | Slight palpitation but could be from combination of pseudoephedrine, Claritin and too much coffee. Slight short lived bad taste, no drowsiness. Generally live with constant sinus congestion, a 4 timer for endoscopic sinus surgery with #5 right around the corner. Side effects are minimal compared to the benefits. | Right now I am sleeping through the night and still breathing clearly through my nostrils. Planning on using Astelin as long as I can. | M | 52 | 15 days 1 x each 2X day | 4/20/2010 | 1 | allergies | Worked great for my allergy symptoms but after a week I began to experience joint pain and fatique. I feel a hundred years old. I have discontinued use of this because it just isn't worth the pain. I also experienced vivid dreams (nice dreams) and jaw clenching at night. | I would not recommend this product. I hope my symptoms go away soon | F | 45 | 2 weeks 1X day | 4/18/2010 | 2 | Sinus congestion | I ended up in the ER with heart palpatations two weeks ago. I thought I was having a heart attack. After 3 hours they sent me home saying there was nothing wrong with me. My friend looked up the side effects and through this Web site I was able to pin point my problem as Astelin. I have been off of it for a week, and my heart and BP are back to normal. | I loved Astelin for the first 4 months. It cured my congestion and ear infections. I don't love it anymore. | F | 53 | 4 months 30 ml 2X day | 3/15/2010 | 1 | sinus drip allergies | nose bleeds dry cough after 3 days mouth very dry drinking water only helps thrist for a few min. I fell asleep and ran off the road and hit a small sign because i was drowsey | cost not covered by insurance | M | 55 | 10 days 2 sprays 1X day | 3/15/2010 | 2 | Sinus drainage/allergies | I have taken his drug off and on for over two years. I have been on it this time for 14 days and on the 11th day I lost my since of smell completely and can not taste hardly anything. | F | 39 | 2.5 years 30mg 2X day | 3/8/2010 | 5 | Post nasal drip after nasal infect. | None. | I had a bad sino-bronchial infection. Even after I was cured of that, I had very bad post nasal drip. Astelin was amazingly effective in clearing up the post nasal drip. I used 2 sprays per nostril twice a day until I was out of the 200-spray bottle. I held my head down for a few minutes after the sprays, to assure I did not taste the bitter taste. This is a wonderful drug in my opinion. It cost me $50 co-pay since it is a brand drug, but it was worth every penny. Note: I don't have any allergies, so this use of the drug was for inflammation left over from a nasal infection. February 2010. | F | 63 | 25 days 2 sprays 2X day | 3/5/2010 | 2 | allergies, post-nasal drip | At first seemed to help control post-nasal drip but caused drowsiness. As use continued, heart began racing and palpitating to the point where I could not sleep. I took a break and tried it again last night - same thing. Going back to Allegra. | M | 41 | 3 months 30 ML 2X day | 2/21/2010 | 4 | chronic congestion | mild sense of confusion. | works amazing. after 20yrs of congestion this is by far the best product I have ever tried. I think I will only take it once at night. | M | 37 | 3 days | 1/7/2010 |