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 | year round allergies for dust mites | very tired, irritable. i had a hard time getting up in the morning. | this spry is for seasonal allergies only. it also works for environmental odors. i don't know why my doctor prescribed this medicine for me. i have year round allergies. the only spray that has worked well is a steroid spray called nasacort | F | 46 | 6 months | 12/2/2009 | 5 | nasal congestion, | Nasty taste in the back of the throat. | I work at altitudes of 8-10 thousand feet. This cleared up my nasal congestion (allergies) and ended the vertigo from congestion. This stuff is great! | M | 60 | 6 months | 11/21/2009 | 3 | Severe mold allergies | None-until about after a year, I got persistent bloody nose, with severe bleeding: It looked like I was a member of "Fight Club" | F | 42 | 1 days | 11/7/2009 | 5 | Sinus Congestion | None | I am a "walking side effect" to medications and have not had any with Astelin! I am so grateful for it because it really helps clear up my sinuses. I suffer year round allergies and when zyrtec + singulair combined weren't helping with the congestion, my doctor added the astelin and I hit the trifecta! | F | 41 | 2 years | 10/22/2009 | 1 | runny nose, sneezing. | Right off, I am VERY upset about this. I have not felt my toes or the bottom of my feet for six months (which coincides with when I started taking this stuff). I had no idea this was a drug side effect. Never thought of it. Will stop taking it immediately. Would not recommend it for anyone. | M | 51 | 6 months | 10/15/2009 | 3 | year around allergies | RAPID weight gain with daily exercise and healthy eating (18lbs in 1-1/2 months)- anxiety- palpitations- increase in cough from drainage - elevated blood pressure (have never had before)seeing cardiologist for stress test. Severe sleepiness, no energy, increased hunger. mild headache at initial use. | Did help with congestion- after reading these comments will stop using and hope the side effects disappear. ESP the weight!!!! | F | 44 | 2 months | 10/13/2009 | 1 | nasal congestion | Very serious side effects.....many blood clots in legs...mesentary and lungs....this stuff is dangerous | Was not warned of any side effects by physician,may concide legal action. | M | 71 | 21 days | 10/13/2009 | 1 | Pollen allergies (post nasal drip) | dizziness, light nose bleeds, headaches, nausea, sore throat, twitchyness, bad taste, SEVERE drowsiness and disorientation | I will most likely NEVER use this product ever again. It is too expensive, dangerous and the only time that I wasn't severly affected by the drowsiness was when I only squirted the orange liquid in one nostril and leaned forward while I gently breathed in through that clogged nostril. I used this product a grand total of 3 times. I was perscribed this by a new doctor and she told me to just "try it out" and she also perscribed me Atarax which also causes drowsiness, the combination of the two often causes upper respirator issues and I have enough of those already. I couldn't even notice if it actually worked because it seemed that all I could do was sit on my bed at home and twitch. The only time I will ever use it again is if I get so sick that I can't breathe through either one of my nostrils. | F | 16 | 2 days | 10/10/2009 | 1 | seasonal allergies | extreme, marked drowsiness, even while on adderall xr, which is a stimulant! astelin was the only new addition to my routine, so i'm 100% certain it caused my sleepiness at work. could barely keep my eyes open and was misspelling simple words (and i'm a writer!). | would not recommend. zyrtec works for me, but in all reality, i'd rather sneeze all day than take astelin again. oh, and it's not cheap! | F | 25 | | 10/8/2009 | 4 | Chronic nasal allergies | I take it only when my condition gets very bad. I take one spray in each nostril. Makes me very drowsy and so I take it at night only. While the sleep is always good, it also produces vivid dreaming. Fortunately they are good dreams. Last night's were beautiful, including wonderful landscapes , exquisite architecture, subdued colors, festive people, etc.etc. Only bad was a friend in trouble. But everything is sooo realistic, it was amazing. That is why I googled Astelin side-effects this morning and here I am! | If it works take it only when absolutely necessary. The other unpleasant side-effects like bitter taste, temporarily sore sinus and nasal-passages are outweighed by the relief, unlike say Benadryl which leaves me almost disabled with drowsiness and long period of lethargic malaise. | M | 63 | 2 years | 9/30/2009 | 3 | Allergic Rhinitus | Falling asleep at my desk, terribly sleepy and physically fatigued and weak. Face pain. | Worked great for my post-nasal drip, but I haven't had such an extreme sleepy side-effect from an antihistamine except for benedryl. I'm going to try using it just at night. | F | 47 | 7 days | 9/23/2009 | 2 | chronic sinusitus/allergies | Terrible heart palpitations and panic especially at night. Can't wake up in the morning-- fell asleep at work after large quantities of caffiene. No considerable difference in symptoms or allergic reactions. Dissappointed. | As this is a last resort-- I've tried eveything else-- I gave Astelin 2 full weeks of full dosage and still no improvement. But quality of life otherwise took a nose-dive (no pun intended!). | F | 27 | 2 weeks | 8/22/2009 | 2 | chronic sinus problems/no allergies | Extreme drowsiness especially during first week. Heart palpitions, weird dreams, continually waking up during night. Very difficult to get out of bed in the morning and lethargic during the day. Did not help with sinus headaches in morning and all day. Extra weight gain (in addition to menopause)! No bitter taste at all because I did not breathe in heavily while spraying (as per directions). Unable to fully function at work or home and loss of interest in regular activities. Overall, not a good experience. | While it does seem to clear the sinuses the side-effects don't warrant continued use. As this was an interim option until results of Sinus CT I don't suspect my doctor will prescribe in the future for me. | F | 52 | 2 weeks | 8/15/2009 | 2 | nasal inflammation/polyp | Heart palpitations (scary), irritability, horrible achy feeling in nose, loss of smell or weird smells, confusion as to what I am smelling. | Doctors wake up! People have major side effects to prescription drugs AFTER the FDA has approved it and it's on the market. When a study has only used 250 people to test the drug before it hits market (such as Astelin), I don't think that is representing the whole population. When I read how many other people have similar side effects to mine on this website, I am wondering why prescription drug companies are overlooking this issue. We as consumers need to speak up and report these things to the FDA and the company who manufactures the drug. | F | 30 | 5 days | 8/11/2009 | 2 | Chronic Rhinitis | Heart palpitation 5 to 6 hours after using it, shortness of breath, dry mouth, blurred vision | Ineffective for opening nasal and sinus passages. | M | 54 | 4 days | 7/6/2009 | 1 | sinus headaches | Just had an EKG today and am wearing a holter monitor for 24 hrs. Have heart palpitations and pins and needles feeling in my hands and feet. Thought the problem was with my thyroid or menopause but those checked out fine. Did not suspect Astelin until cardiologists asked which meds I took (Astelin is the only one) and I checked for side effects on the web. Still have an echo and stress test scheduled but hate to spend the money if Astelin has caused it. | Have taken Astelin for at least 5 years; have not experienced weight gain but have alot of fatigue. | F | 54 | 5 years | 7/6/2009 | 3 | allergies | jitters and profound fatigue | works very well but since I can't do anything but sleep and sit around with my muscles twitching it isn't much of a life. will stop using yet another drug...sadly...because it does work but the side effects are not worth it | F | 60 | 6 days | 7/4/2009 | 1 | severe allergy | After taking for 5 days lost my sense of taste and smell..working on second round of antibiotics for severe sinusitis..I lost my smell in March 09..It is now July. o9.I love to cook and it has greatly affected my life..I never get headaches now my sinuses hurt all the time..I will never use anything in my nose again..I had some other effects too that went away after I stopped medication.. but this is awful.. | F | 59 | 5 days | 7/2/2009 | 3 | Chronic Sinus Congestion | Tired during the day. Acts as a sleep drug. | Take at night and Nasonex in the morning. No longer need to take decongestants but side effects are not too good. May drop one or both drugs. Better to irrigate twice a day | M | 52 | 4 months | 6/29/2009 | 1 | severe sinus infection | insomnia, having weak spells (was about to go to cardiologist), indigestion, lack of energy, no motivation, memory loss, vision blurry in afternoons and evenings, pressure in my head at night | I am furious. I've been taking this stuff for about 6 weeks. I haven't slept much, I'm tired, I had my second "weak" spell last night when I thought I was going to pass out (nausea, shaking, legs weak). I was going to make an appointment to see my cardiologist on Monday because I was scared to death. I'm a little upset with my ENT too. | F | 54 | 6 weeks | 6/20/2009 |