NASONEX Reviews (MOMETASONE FUROATE MONOHYDRATE)Average Rating: 2.0 (1124 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NASONEX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NASONEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Fluid in Ears | My son is 22-months-old. Fluid in his ears (but no ear infection) and just constant congestion. After 3 days of taking Nasonex (one time per nostril per day), he complained daily that his head hurt (headaches) and woke up every night screaming that his ears/head hurt. | M | 1.5 | 3 days | 4/24/2006 | 2 | Allergies, sinus congestion | After about one month of use (prescribed after allergy induced sinitus and ear infection) I noticed a definite increase in post nasal drip. This eventually (I think) resulted in a *severe* cough, shortness of breath, worse asthma, and blood in my nasal secreatons. | Im not positive the "side effects" are absolutly from the nasonex, but I dont see what else could have caused it. During the month I took it, I noticed slight to no improvement with nasal allergy symptoms. | F | 27 | 4 weeks | 4/19/2006 | 5 | Allergies, serious nasal congestion | Minor temporary throat irritation first 2 days. Believe it was blocked congestion that was released. | Absolutely wonderful! I have had congestion more times than not my whole life and no medicine has worked well until now! I almost feel like I don't have allergies. My nose is the best and clearest it has ever been and it is pollen season. I took Flonase for 5 years and it never worked this great. Plus Nasonex is scent free. I just couldn't be happier. | F | 37 | 3 weeks | 4/5/2006 | 2 | Allergy | I can't believe my doctor and the Allergy specialist constant denial that Nasonex don’t have side effects. I have asthma or shortness of breath, postnasal drip, and light headache, irritability, at the initial stage I had muscle, joints pains. | I think it does more harm than good, I will stop taking it. | M | 39 | 1 months | 4/5/2006 | 4 | Severe Hayfever (allergies) | Dryness in my nose and dried blood in my nostrils. Also seem to have increased fluid in my ears. | Otherwise, it's excellent and I have finally stopped my constant sneezing and runny nose. Nothing else has worked!! | F | 35 | 30 days | 3/22/2006 | 2 | Allergies | After taking Nasonex for almost 2 weeks, I came down with a case of shingles! I do have a low white blood cell count (Dr can't say why) and maybe the Nasonex just tipped my already compromised immune system into a shingles outbreak. | I would like to know if anyone else has gotten shingles after taking this steroid. | F | 59 | 12 days | 3/20/2006 | 3 | sinus headaches from allergies | increased irritability, quick to anger, jittery, heart racing. I have not changed any other routine or drugs, so I'm thinking its the nasonex that is causing these side effects. Very unpleasant. | It has cleared up my sinus headaches so far, but the side effects are like having bad pms, something I definitely don't want to have. Might try a different medication. | F | 42 | 10 days | 3/3/2006 | 5 | Blocked Sinus/Nasal Drip/Itchy Ears | None | Worked Immediately! After years of Sneezing, Runny nose and Sinus congestion it all cleared. Itchy ears went away. Sinus blocked has improved 75% but there is still a slight restriction. Spouse sick with cold for 2weeks and I didn't get it, that in itself is amazing for me. Zero side effects that I am aware of but still I would like to stop it now. Will consult with Doc about alternative to Steroids. | M | 41 | 4 weeks | 2/28/2006 | 1 | SINUSITIS | AFTER A MONTH OF USING IT, A HAVE HEADACHES, STOMACH ACHE, MUSLE PAINS, EAR INFECTION, STILL HAVE POST NASAL DRIP. I REFUSE TO USE IT AGAIN. | F | 34 | 30 days | 2/26/2006 | 1 | Middle ear fluid | The fluid levels in my son's ears did not disappear despite that that was the main reason for taking Nasonex. And in fact, the fluid levels increased. He subsequently failed several hearing tests and then came down with an awful ear infection. I read that Nasonex decreases immunity so that explains it. I also noticed him complaining about stomach aches (don't know if that is related but read it here also). Lastly, I am concerned about his recent irritability and anger - definitely heightened. I would like to hear any similar comments. Submitted 2-20-2006. | M | 6 | 3 days | 2/20/2006 | 4 | allergic rhinitis chronic sinusitis | in the first 6 mths i had a few nose bleeds (in the winter), possibly affecting my immune system... | I've been on nasonex for 4 years and arius for 2 years! Arius is a god send in terms of controlling alliegies and it doubles as a mild decongestant ( without the actual pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine or phenylephrine) I've reduced frequency and length of sinus infection to 4-10 a year ranging from 4 to 12 weeks (on antibiotics) to 1 a year at maybe 2 or 3 weeks (on antibiotics) however there has been an increase in Bronchitis average 3 a year(post nasal drip) and several tonsilitis infections (5 in the last 18 months). Perhaps a trade off and just moving the site of infection. At least I avoided surgery!I have read that using Nasonex for more then 2 yrs straight may depresse your immune system. I now use it only when my sinuses bother me and when I start, I use it at least two weeks (any shorter and it is as not effective adn I end using more in shorter burst then needed) I try to go a few months a year without it to let my immune system build up. | F | 20 | 4 times | 2/8/2006 | 4 | allergic rhinitis chronic sinusitis | in the first 6 mths i had a few nose bleeds (in the winter), possibly affecting my immune system... | I've been on nasonex for 4 years and arius for 2 years! Arius is a god send in terms of controlling alliegies and it doubles as a mild decongestant ( without the actual pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine or phenylephrine) I've reduced frequency and length of sinus infection to 4-10 a year ranging from 4 to 12 weeks (on antibiotics) to 1 a year at maybe 2 or 3 weeks (on antibiotics) however there has been an increase in Bronchitis average 3 a year(post nasal drip) and several tonsilitis infections (5 in the last 18 months). Perhaps a trade off and just moving the site of infection. At least I avoided surgery!I have read that using Nasonex for more then 2 yrs straight may depresse your immune system. I now use it only when my sinuses bother me and when I start, I use it at least two weeks (any shorter and it is as not effective adn I end using more in shorter burst then needed) I try to go a few months a year without it to let my immune system build up. | F | 20 | 4 years | 2/8/2006 | 4 | allergic rhinitis chronic sinusitis | in the first 6 mths i had a few nose bleeds (in the winter), possibly affecting my immune system... | I've been on nasonex for 4 years and arius for 2 years! Arius is a god send in terms of controlling alliegies and it doubles as a mild decongestant ( without the actual pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine or phenylephrine) I've reduced frequency and length of sinus infection to 4-10 a year ranging from 4 to 12 weeks (on antibiotics) to 1 a year at maybe 2 or 3 weeks (on antibiotics) however there has been an increase in Bronchitis average 3 a year(post nasal drip) and several tonsilitis infections (5 in the last 18 months). Perhaps a trade off and just moving the site of infection. At least I avoided surgery!I have read that using Nasonex for more then 2 yrs straight may depresse your immune system. I now use it only when my sinuses bother me and when I start, I use it at least two weeks (any shorter and it is as not effective adn I end using more in shorter burst then needed) I try to go a few months a year without it to let my immune system build up. | F | 20 | 4 years | 2/8/2006 | 5 | Seasonal allergies | None. | I take Nasonex as needed when my allergies are more "active". I take Allegra and that usually covers all the symptoms but sometimes a little more is needed especially when the symptom is nasal drip. I've had no problems with it, and it seems to work. Cost is affordable as well. | F | 31 | 3 years | 2/3/2006 | 5 | allergic rhinitis | My son had been sneezing very badly every morning - with a puff of Nasonex in each nostril the night before the sneezing stopped | M | 3 | 9 months | 1/20/2006 | 5 | constant congestion/sinus headaches | Leaves a bit of a bad taste at back of my mouth if I don't drink or eat anything after. | I had been suffering from year-round sinus congestion and sinus headaches for 2 years. Had previously been prescribed Flonase but that spray did not help at all. I later had a successful septoplasty done but this provided only a slight benefit. After the surgery, my doctor prescribed Nasonex since the surgery hadn't resolved my symptoms. Nasonex worked instantly and has eliminated by headaches and made my congestion 90% better. I finally have my life back again! I was surprised how well it worked considering that Flonase did nothing. | M | 34 | 1 months | 1/17/2006 | 4 | for allergies | Is it possible that Nasonex can cause severe stomach aches? My 10-year-old son was on Nasonex for a while for allergies. He started to have persistent stomach aches that stopped when he went off it, and started up again immediately when he went back on it. Still don't have enough information to know if this is coincidence or a side effect. | This really cleared up my son's constant sniffles and runny nose. The doctor told me that the steroid absorption is almost nil, so I felt pretty safe. My son used to take allegra, which does not work half as well. | M | 10 | 60 days | 1/8/2006 | 3 | allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps | Dry nose, dry red eyes, loss of sense of smell, impotence. Have been using Nasonex for 10 years. It took me a long time and much self experimentation over a period of several years of on-off use to finally positively identify a direct relaionship between Nasonex use and loss of sex drive and sexual potency. Beware of long-term use. Seems reversible over a period of several months of non-use, however. | Nasonex (and surgery to remove nasal polyps) was a godsend initially. I went from 4-6 colds leading to bronchitis per year, to maximum 1 cold per year. I miss sense of smell however. I now use only sporadically, for short periods of maximum three days. | M | 53 | 10 years | 1/6/2006 | 3 | allergies, chronic sinusitis | every few weeks suffered mild colds/sinus pain, much more frequent than before taking Nasonex - not sure that it was the nasonex but after seeing another reviewer with the same problem, I think it might be related. Did a search on google and came up with several results that claim glucocorticosteroids reduce immunity (t cells and immunoglobulins). Although this might make sense, considering allergic reactions can be the result of overactive immunoresponses to what the body perceives as 'allergens' (and g-steroids would thus dampen that response), I think more research might nevertheless develop a link between g-steroids and increased infections. Since my sinus infections are MUCH worse than allergy symptoms, I've stopped taking this drug. Anyone else who experienced similar problems, rate away, I'd love to hear any similar experiences. | it definitely works for allergies, sneezing and runny nose, no doubt, but I'm afraid it may be reducing my immunity. stopped it. | 21 | 5 months | 12/30/2005 | 4 | nasla polyps/sinusitus | blood in nasal discharge,light headed,aggressive or high spirited in the early stages of use ie first month.stopped using after three months because of visual disturbance and reached a point when it was doing no good also had a bout of depression and aching joints for a month after i stopped using it. | M | 31 | 3 days | 12/27/2005 |