Works to treat allergies, but causes occasional nose bleeds. Also always have blood in nasial fluid when blow nose. Suspect part of my issues with dizziness and weakness may be a result of this medication.
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I was given this nasal spray for relief of dizziness and fluid in the ear...No it hasn't helped my issues and it made my throat very sore and I still have the sam problems...I don't think this was the correct medication for me..Misdiagnoised and very dissatisfied with my doctor. Not this product.
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rcbrx7 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/14/2010
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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this med is very effective in clearing my nose so that I can breath freely, however, I have noticed that I have a demostrated lessening of taste and sense of smell as a result of the useage. I have reduce dosage to once or twice a week and it seems to help. Anyone else out there experiencing similar symptoms?
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ganders | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/7/2009
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 2.7
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I also, have experienced severe dizzy attacks from this product, that come on suddenly it feels like I'm going to stroke out or something scares the hell out of me..
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allison2 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2009
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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No one told me the product would rev me up and keep me awake at night. So now I only use it every third or forth day.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/19/2009
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 4.7
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Cleared up my allergies quickly. No more sneezing or stuffy nose. Doesn't drip into the back of my throat or leave a bad after taste which is a plus.
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Nibby | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/7/2009
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 4.3
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It seems to work better than oral medications.
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Ron | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/15/2009
Condition: Chronic Inflammation of the Nose Not due to Allergies
Overall rating 5.0
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My right nostril plugs up while asleep due to a deviated septim. This drug significantly reduced this occurance. While surgery is the long term solution. The drug significantly reduced the issue until surgery can be performed.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | Caregiver
1/25/2009
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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Lopp | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 3.7
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My left nostril was completely blocked and my right side was also quite inflamed according to my doctor. After using the drug, I can breathe through my nose again, and I have less mucus to blow out every morning. I feel better in general because I sneeze less. Side effects I've experienced are blood clots in my nose, light bleeding, and sores in my nose. It hurts when I touch my nose from the outside. I am not sure whether to continue using it or not...because I do enjoy the clear nose.
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LEO | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/22/2008
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffered from allergies and rhinitis all of my life. I've been using this for 8 plus years now, it works great and no side effects.
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MikeL | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/27/2008
Condition: Chronic Inflammation of the Nose Not due to Allergies
Overall rating 4.7
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I wrote the review back in 02/08 and at that time said that I had an allergy. Now, I'm not so sure. My right side keeps clogging up if I don't use something, so I'm having to use Rhinocort at least every 2nd or 3rd day now (although, I know, that is not per the recommended dosage). I may have something weird going on in my nasal passage or in one or more of my sinusus. Anyway, the biggest thing I want to say is that all side effects have resolved themselves - other than every once in a while I may get a slight headache that is easy to trea / goes away soon enough. I don't know about the other corticosteroids, but Rhinocort (budesonide) works well with minimal side effects. From the very beginning (within 4 to 6 hours) I was doing much better.Read More Read Less
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MJB | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/30/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Was prescribed this med for snoring. Yes, snoring. Long time snoring problem (years and years). Sleep doc asked about congestion - yes, I've been more congested this year than others - always blowing nose to clear sinus build-up. On this med, my husband says I don't snore as much ans when I do snore, it is not nearly as loud. Am very happy - no side effects experienced.
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powderpuff | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/27/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I was given this nasal spray for relief of dizziness and fluid in the ear...No it hasn't helped my issues and it made my throat very sore and I still have the sam problems...I don't think this was the correct medication for me..Misdiagnoised and very dissatisfied with my doctor. Not this product.
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lovesinging | 3-6 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/14/2008
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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This was prescribed for my 6 yr old son. He loves it. He didn't know what he was missing until he was missing it. snif!
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leo568 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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I began getting releif the next day after using this. My sneeszing stopped and my head cleared up.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/26/2008
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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It works really well to unclog my nose but my legs ache and my knees hurt. I also get short of breath easily and my heart beats weird right after I use it. I really hope these symptoms go away because I'd like to continue using the spray.
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MikeL | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 3.7
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I had immediate relief from bad stuffy nose (I took nearing the end of relief after using Afrin - Rhinocort maintained clear sinuses from that point forward). At the same time, it gave me a headache, made it a little difficult to concentrate, and gave me a feeling not unlike that of acid reflux. I used Rhinocort 7 years ago and it worked great - and I don't remember these negative side effects then.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: Non-Seasonal Allergic Runny Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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My sneezings disappeared totally throughout the 1 month period of usage. However, I have a little suspicion that my appetite disruption & light-headedness throughout the said period might be due to its side-effects.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/24/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 3.0
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I have some blood in my nose almost all the time. I do not use it as often as needed because of this.
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roadrunner | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/21/2008
Condition: Allergic Rhinitis Prevention
Overall rating 3.7
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Works to treat allergies, but causes occasional nose bleeds. Also always have blood in nasial fluid when blow nose. Suspect part of my issues with dizziness and weakness may be a result of this medication.
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