Flonase User Reviews

Flonase User Reviews

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Comment from: lwestman, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I was prescribed Flonase and started taking it every day - my sinus problems were gone instantly. HOWEVER, after six weeks of using the drug, I have finally located the source of stress in my life: FLONASE. I have been overly anxious, unable to focus, filled with anxiety that I didn't even think I had (causing me to make some VERY bad decisions), unable to sleep properly, having very vivid dreams, AND RAPID WEIGHT GAIN. I gained twenty pounds since I've started taking Flonase. I am going back to using Advil Cold/Sinus and using my Neti Pot. I will deal with phlegm as long as I can be myself again. Published: December 01, 2008 ::

Comment from: I'm_IL_LY, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I've always suffered with allergy rhinitis and ended up with a horribly stuffy nose. This is the first product that has ever relieved and reversed the situation. Take note that you must use the medicine as directed. When I was first prescribed this medicine my nose had literally locked up. From all the blowing of mucus and the increased inflammation I could not breath out my nose at all. My doctor prescribed this to me along with pseudoephedrine and Zyrtec and by that night I could start to breath through my nose again. At that time my prescription was to take one spray up each nostril a day. I followed the instructions that came with the spray recently because my nasal congestion was very painful again. I used 2 sprays a day. One when I woke up and one when I went to bed. Finally, my symptoms have subsided and my inflamation has went down and I can breath again. I could breath better after about 3 days. Although its a slow acting medicine at times, because it takes repeated use, it does work which many nasal sprays across the counter rarely do. I've now switched back to one spray a day and will stop using it after this week is over with. For me, I don't have to use this product everyday/all the time. I use it for my symptoms, then I use it for another week after my symptoms are gone and I'm alright. Every now and then I may use a spray up each nostril when I feel that pressure in my nose as if my allergies are going to go hay wire or when I sneeze alot. I would highly recommend this product. Published: October 22, 2008 ::

Comment from: JoAnn, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

This product really clears up my stuffy nose and prevents sinus infections. However, I have been taking over 5 years and now my nose bleeds quite often and the inside and outside of my nose hurts. I am afraid to discontinue, I don't want another sinus infection. But I may have to because the bleeding is not getting any better. Published: January 07, 2009 ::

Comment from: jakeman21, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

Used Flonase for one year and totally lost my sense of smell. Havent used in 3 years and still can't smell. Anyone else? Friend has same experience. I know zinc based nasal sprays have been sued for this but can't find a lawyer yet to take my case. This drug should be off the market. Published: April 01, 2009 ::

Comment from: dpelton1992, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

On my way back to doctor/ER due to SEVERE REACTION SWELLING NASAL AND THROAT SHUT, WHITE PATCHES OF FUNGUS ALL OVER MY THROAT, STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG!!! I have NEVER had an alergic reaction to any drug and this one has nearly KILLED ME!!! Employer would not let me leave work to go to doctor and ex-wife has me driving 40 miles to see my son on Thursday, so if I am still alive tomorrow, I will once AGAIN try to get my doctor to respond to my reaction! DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION, IT IS WAY OVERATED AND MAY KILL YOU!!! Published: October 23, 2008 ::

Comment from: aug19, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

Has allowed me to survive in my house with my family's two cats. I'm am alergic to cats but this has taken almost all the alegric reactions I usually experience. I take it twice a day, one puff in each nostril. Published: March 23, 2008 ::

Comment from: 4david, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I have tried everything, and nothing works like it. Only thing I use now. Published: January 26, 2008 ::

Comment from: lrwunch, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I can use this product without having to take any other kind of medication for year round allergies. Published: October 24, 2007 ::


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