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Flonase

happycat — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:14:48 GMT

I have used this the last two days as my allergies are acting up. I have been so tired all day, today, feel like I have taken a sleeping pill.

Tiredness is not listed as a side effect on the flonase website, I was just wondering if any of you use it, does it make you feel extremely tired?

Re: Flonase

I am still oxox — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:17:09 GMT

I have used Flonase since Jan 2020 without the side effect you describe

Re: Flonase

tansy — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:25:50 GMT

Just the allergies themselves make me tired, and irritable, @happycat. I haven't noticed that Flonase makes me more tired.

Re: Flonase

ECBG — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:30:07 GMT

I've used Flonase with my other prescription allergy meds. All Flonase does is keep the inflamation in the sinuses down which equals less mucus.

Ask your doctor.

Re: Flonase

lovesrecess — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:32:56 GMT

i used Flonase for about two years and it reallt helped my allergies. I stopped when my opthalmologist told me it causes cataracts...which I now have in my left eye. When he was checking my eyes, he ased me if I used Flonase. I switched to Dr Neils instead.

Re: Flonase

on the bay — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:46:53 GMT

@lovesrecess -

Oh that's just great! cataracts!

The things they don't tell you and they prescribe it all the time!

It makes me mad.

I only took it for a little while.

I amgetting to the point where I don't trust anything!

Thank you for this information and I'm sorry this happened.

Re: Flonase

happycat — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:47:45 GMT

Thank you all for your replies. @lovesrecess, that is scary, thank you for letting us know. I'm sorry that happened to you. Cataracts were not listed as side effects either, of course.

Re: Flonase

northiie57 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:04:26 GMT

I've been using Flonase prescription for 8 years with no issues what so ever. I have never been told it can cause caterac eye issues. Just seen the eye doc an no issues. Consistantcy is what makes this med work to it's optimal results. I prefer this med as it doesn't directly go into the blood stream and does not mix with any of my meds. I have big time allergies year round. The only issues it may cause is a little nose bleed but not always the case. I would be questioning the eye doc...I would need to see proof jmo

Re: Flonase

msgb — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:38:53 GMT

If you have allergies themselves will make you tired.

There are also many other things that can cause fatigue --the events that are going on around you and things that you eat.

Re: Flonase

jeanlake — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:42:40 GMT

Just my body fighting off spring allergies makes me tired. I only take Flonase-like meds in the spring or pack when I travel to new regions. Found a Costco brand that works just as well -- costs less and gave me a pack of 6 for what a pack of 2 Flonase costs.

Re: Flonase

I am still oxox — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 02:01:42 GMT

I use the sensimist, I find the regular drips down my throat and can cause me reflux at times

Re: Flonase

MoonieBaby — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 02:02:52 GMT

WebMD

Flonase Spray, Suspension Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

Dryness Of The Nose
Headache
Nasal Passage Irritation
Nosebleed
Throat Irritation

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

A Lesion Inside The Nose
Bronchitis
Dizziness
Hives

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

A Sore Throat
Cough
Crusting Inside The Nose
Dry Mouth
Fever
Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
Nausea
Nose Pain
Runny Nose
Sneezing
Stuffy Nose
Taste Impairment
Vomiting

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
A Nasal Fungal Infection Due To Candida
A Reduction In The Body's Resistance To Infection
A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
A Skin Rash
A Throat Infection Due To Candida Fungus
A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
Impaired Wound Healing
Perforation Of The Wall That Divides The Nose
Wheezing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

Blurred Vision
Diarrhea
Dry Eye
Flu-Like Symptoms
Pink Eye
Stomach Cramps

Re: Flonase

NYC Susan — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 03:43:57 GMT

Flonase was prescribed for me a few years ago. It gave me headaches, so I stopped using it.

It was then prescribed again a few weeks ago. It didn't help my post-nasal drip problem at all, and made my sore throat much, much worse.. The ENT told me that it can irritate a sore throat. I rarely have problems with meds, so clearly flonase is not right for me.

It didn't make me drowsy, though, even though I used it in combination with other meds that can cause drowsiness. But everyone reacts differently to medication.

Re: Flonase

Q4u — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:26:09 GMT

My DH uses Flonase, both the pills and the spray and has (as needed) for years. With the pills he experiences what we call a lowering of his mood. Not as happy as he normally is, not as engaged as normal so he only uses it when really necessary. He uses the spray far more often and finds it effective with little to no side effects. His sinuses are ruined from flying across country so much for work.....