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 | sometimes burns nose slightly and if ran down throat burned more there | I found it somewhat helpful. The times it helped the most was when allergies and sinuses were worst. Sometimes helped if I had a sinus/migraine. | F | 61 | 5 years | 4/10/2008 | 2 | allergies | very bad headaches, my eyes feel like they have alot of pressure behind them they hurt when i move them I sneeze alot after using the spray, very tired and wierd feeling. do not recomend driving while using this med. not sure if it is working because of everything else happening. I did get a great nights sleep the best i have had in months. | NOT SURE HOW MUCH LONGER I WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE IT. I GUESS IT DEPENDS ON THE HEADACHES,AND THE TIREDNESS. ALSO DONT KNOW IF THE EYE PAIN IS A SIDE AFFECT IT REALLY HURTS TO MOVE THEM FROM SIDE TO SIDE. | F | 38 | 10 days | 4/9/2008 | 3 | Breathing Issues when Exercising | Not sure yet if it's Astelin but have had problems with breathing not bringing relief (oxygen?) when not exerting myself. Can take deep breaths but doesn't feel like I'm getting oxygen. Started in Nov or Dec, 4 or 5 mos after began taking Astelin. Two solid weeks I felt like I was getting no oxygen, yet all breathing tests have been fine. Very tired (lack of oxygen?) and definite anxiety (I curse out a lot of drivers when I'm on the road and no patience with my kids). Accidentally forgot to take Astelin one weekend during trip and didn't have the feeling of lack of oxygen. Wasn't able to keep up on whether it helped with breathing while running due to knee prob. Am cutting it out now for the time being to see if my tiredness, anxiety and feeling of lack of oxygen go away completely. | After reading this site, I don't think I'll go back to it. I assumed my weight gain was from lack of exercise after I stopped running and could only use one leg riding my bike. But the laziness and eating poorly due to being so tired probably contributed. | F | 52 | 9 months | 4/7/2008 | 3 | Year round allergies | Very sleepy after taking the first few times, but that has declined with continued use; short term memory problems | It's worked better than anything else on my allergies. I'm having to deal with the tradeoff. | F | 40 | 30 days | 4/3/2008 | 1 | post nasal drip | Worked great for about a year -- one spray in each nostril before bedtime. Now I have a perpetually dry nose and constant congestion. | I recommend against prolonged use. | 1 years | 4/2/2008 | 1 | sinus issues | increased heart rate, anxiety; felt like my heart was in my upper stomach, just a crazy scary feeling like someone hit me with adrenaline. | I only took 5 doses but made the mistake of trying to get rid of the acrid taste by drinking soda. Almost instantly it kicked me in to the effects I listed. I took it at 6 a.m. and I was still in this condition at 10:30 last night. Terrifying | M | 36 | 3 days | 3/28/2008 | 5 | Allergies | None. No drowsiness etc. for me. | Working well for me, without the side effects I've had with other allergy treatments. I have occasional fleeting symptoms still, but they're short-lived (itchy eyes with cats and spring pollen). No more Benedryl or Sudafed for me. Supposed to be better for my high blood pressure, and I haven't noticed any affect on BP. | M | 53 | 1.5 months | 3/27/2008 | 3 | Allergies, sinusitis | Strange canker sores while taking this medicine, on back of roof of mouth, on tongue. Went away as soon as I discontinued. Made me a bit drowsy and lethargic. | Opened up my sinuses almost immediately. I think I would use it again from time to time, but not every day. | F | 34 | 2 weeks | 3/27/2008 | 3 | year round hayfever | taking daily for over 5 years, gained at least 25lbs in one summer, wiped out thyroid,grumpy, fatigue, anger, moody, helps alot with allergies but after reading allll the peoples accounts im wondering if thats my problem, astelin. does help but at what cost. spring time here im suffering and doesnt much work now, cant loose a lb to save my life, horriable periods, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and have decided to give it up for now and see what happens in a month | wish me luck and will check back in a month, gonna try over the counter meds without making me tired | F | 37 | 5 years | 3/25/2008 | 1 | Nasal allergies, severe congestion | Extreme sudden rise in blood pressure. Heart racing, beating extremely hard and constantly skipping beats. Severe anxiety and inability to handle everyday stress, especially at work. Sudden onset of sleep apnea due to respiratory depression. Went from 195 lbs to 140 lbs without dieting or exercise. | I posted my original comments about this medicine on 9/15/06. This stuff blew through my life like a chemical Hurricane Katrina and I am still picking up the pieces almost 2 years after 1st taking it. It took over 6 months for the heart problems to recede, well over a year to get my strength back from the loss of weight and muscle mass, and I am still working through the emotional aspects of problems it caused me at work because of my inability to handle stress. This stuff pretty much wrecked the last 2 years of my life. It has totally changed my outlook toward taking any medication, prescribed or not. Though Astelin worked great for my allergies, the heart, respiratory and anxiety problems caused by its effects on the Central Nervous System were devastating for me. | M | 54 | 2 months | 3/20/2008 | 2 | seasonal allergies | Gained 3 pounds in 1 week | I have been exercising and losing weight slowly over 5 months. I had not changed anything in my exercise or eating habits, and gained 3 pounds in a week of taking Astelin. It does a good job with the allergies - a bit better than Claritin. | F | 34 | 6 days | 3/17/2008 | 4 | severe allergies (year round) | It had the bitter taste, but my M.D. had warned me about that, it's nasty enough to deter one from taking it unless you are severely congested. When I do take it, I'm unable to stay awake. Worse than if I just took a zyrtec. It certainly stops the allergy symptoms...but is that worth it if you can't stay awake? | If you have severe allergies, it's worth a try. Hopefully the sleepiness would not be a problem if taking the medicine regularly...but then you'd have to put up with the disgusting taste... | F | 45 | 6 months | 3/15/2008 | 1 | Allergies/Sinus infections | I was told to spray twice in each nostril twice daily and assured there were no side effects since it was non-steroid. FALSE! I got the most HORRIBLE headache I've ever had. I became very drowsy, and every time I use the spray, I sneeze literally over 20 times and my nose gets really stuffy. My allergies do mildly subside but the headache is not worth it! | I will stop using Astelin because of the headache I got tonight, right after using it. I'd rather have allergy symptoms than this headache! | F | 19 | 2 days | 3/13/2008 | 1 | Allergy | extremely high appetite, blood pressure shoot up, chest pain, went to cardiologist yesterday-said my heart is enlarge, very high trigliceride and LDL levels, sleepy, bad dreams | I won't used this drug again | M | 43 | 20 days | 3/11/2008 | 5 | F | 26 | 5 days | 3/8/2008 | 4 | Chronic Sinusitis / Allergic Rhinit | Drowsiness. Stops being effective after three days. But if I take a week or so off - it is effective again. | Astelin clears up my severe stuffed nose in a matter of hours. Also nose does not run and I do not sneeze the first couple of days I take it. This is very rare for me, my nose normally runs constantly. Still trying to figure out the best way for me to use. This is what I do know - I use it only when I have severe stuffiness and sinus pain. I take one squirt per nostril 10 hours before I want to wake up the next day.Yesterday i was considering going to my Doctor, took it last night, feel fine today. I will keep this as part of my regimen. | F | 40 | 6 months | 3/5/2008 | 3 | nasal rhinitis | BAD TASTE!! if taken incorrectly. Take 2 sprays each nostril twice a day, and no daytime problems. Slight increased appetite. Headache if I stopped it for a day or two | The products works, if you can live with the bad taste is leaves you with. Took the product to help with side effect from Benicar, that caused the nasal congestion for me. | M | 42 | 3 months | 2/29/2008 | 5 | Severe allergies | None | I have been through most of the prescription and over the counter drugs, including nasal steroids. Definitely cured my sneezing and post nasal drip. Way better than nasal steriods. Very pleased with astelin. I use only 1 spray in each nostril in the morning, taking as directed. Seems to be a good product so far. | F | 43 | 7 days | 2/28/2008 | 4 | Severe year round allergies. | Very bitter taste when inhaled into the throat; drowsiness and lack of motivation. | Definitely works--not a single allergy attack since starting Astelin. Drowsiness and resulting lack of concentration at work are a problem, which will hopefully moderate (I may reduce my morning dose to one spray). Another user mentioned weird dreams, which I've noticed--those may be coincidental, of course. | M | 36 | 10 days | 2/21/2008 | 2 | congestion due to irritants | VERY bitter taste in my mouth that won't go away until the next day which then of course, I have to take it again. It makes me a little sleepy too. | So far, I don't like it. It hasn't helped my symptoms very much and I have a hard time dealing with the side effects. | F | 20 | 2 days | 2/8/2008 |