Azelastine / fluticasone nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• Kaylee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I have had post nasal RIVER, there is no drip here. I had nasal surgery in 2015, it was wonderful I could breathe, the sneezing and river stopped, BUT the ENT could not figure out what triggered my nasal river. He said it would come back in 2 years. Has gotten so much worse.. In France now, saw ENT & he put me on the spray and Bilaska. I had a terrible time taking cortisone, I was on cortisone for adrenals for 2 years - I was in a fog, I could not think, what my brain thought & what I typed was 2 different things, my speech was impaired - SO many side effects. 10 days using Dymista and I felt like a zombie, I couldn't get out of bed, got up and went back to bed, my thinking was impaired, I could not remember anything (not good when taking French lessons) sleep was worse. Am waiting for test results, seems more like environmental things like dust mites, dander, mold. I stopped taking the spray and am just using the Bilaska & doing pretty good, the steroids seem to bother me."

• Steve
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "Have had trouble breathing In bed. To point sleep sitting up. Unable to get good nights sleep and waking through night. Dymista has saved me. Sleeping well lying down and breathing nicely. Life savour indeed"

• markus
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I've been using Dymista for several years and it's been a life saver for me. I'm happy to report absolutely ZERO side effects from it that many others here have apparently experienced, other than the bitter taste that only lasts for 10-15 minutes, but I barely even notice that anymore. When I say it's been a lifesaver for me, I was getting 3-4 sinus infections per year from severe allergies, and have had only 1 sinus infection about every 18-24 months since taking it. The biggest downside for me is the high cost... and even though I've been getting the generic version the last year for only $5 with insurance, that's changing October 2021 where the generic will strangely cost MORE than the brand name Dymista. Time to switch to individual Flonase and Azelastine, which are exactly what's mixed together in Dymista."

• Sarah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2023

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "Dymista was recommended by my local GP for sinus congestion. After a week of use, I started feeling extreme fatigue, nausea, and headaches. I literally could not move from my bed, it was horrible. I even went to emergency and no one could figure it out. I started searching for reviews online and read about similar symptoms. I threw the bottle in the bin after 3 days. I've finally started to recover from the fatigue, nausea, and headaches but I also still have sinus congestion."

• JRK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2022

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I was prescribed it to treat a sinus complication after acute sinusitis. Over several weeks everything cleared up and was back to normal. No major side effects, except around a 5-week mark when I started getting dried blood flakes in my nose. By the end of week 6 there was more visible blood, both dry and moist, but not a full on nosebleed. I stopped after 6 weeks based on a follow-up assessment by ENT and his subsequent recommendations. Nose bleeding is also listed as the most common side on the leaflet. Perhaps it is due to the preservative contained in there, or simply from extra dryness, I don't really know. Never felt any bad taste, which many here seem to complain about. There is a special technique for how to administer the spray properly. So, please read the instructions. Overall then, a very good medication IMO, but maybe the risk of some side effects, like nose bleeding, increases with prolonged use. Pls ask your doctor about it."

• Pete
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 15, 2022

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I am a very frequent flyer and because of that have suffered from persistent and recurring sinus pain. After years of trying to find the solution going to my ENT multiple times I was finally recommended Dymista. To be honest it has been a godsend. It's sorted out my sinuses and helped me to to free myself from the constant headaches and pain behind my eyes. The way you spray it is important to read the instructions! In addition, I watch the video online that indicated to me that I was spraying it incorrectly every time. It needs to be sprayed at 45 degrees into your nostril not straight up because otherwise the taste is actually awful and it goes straight into your brain both of which are undesirable. Overall it needs to be used with care but I highly recommend the product."

• Peter...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 15, 2022

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "My sister in-law uses Dymista and says it’s the best thing since sliced bread (her hay fever has always previously been very severe). She lives in the UK and has it on consultant only prescription so it does not cost her very much. I am trying the KTS electronic ‘Allergic Rhinitis Relief Device’ (Amazon) because I am concerned about the known potential side effects of drugs like Dymista. However of course nothing is without risk and the same will apply to this intra-nasal infrared light emitting device. You should research any treatment to your best ability before deciding whether to try it, not just listen to hearsay advice."

• A ble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2022

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "35 weeks pregnant, 2 weeks of Covid 19 I did not regain enough airflow through nose. Had started using OTC spray early on. Started to feel like it was a ‘fix’ and out of control. Just to breathe /get some sleep. After 2 weeks I scared myself with the probable rebound congestion and became horrible and irritable tetchy and couldn’t wait for my next fix. I knew I couldn’t do cold turkey because I needed to breathe psychologically and physically. I sent an email to my gp explaining I need something to help wean off and feel better. He prescribed Dymista. At first I was horrified because I just needed to heal and clear the rebound stuff. I gave myself a very hard day staying busy and trying to detox from the previous spray and was reluctant for this one but I did it. Although breathing was still restricted and sleep disrupted I propped myself up and kept water by my bed to sip throughout each waking moment. Only day 2 but feel so much better."

• Steep...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I have had postnatal drip, coughing, sneezing for over 20 years tried so many products tried Dymista plus antihistamine Blexten. It actually took about 5 weeks for the 2 combined medicine to work. I am about 90 % symptom free....Best I have felt in years"

• Benn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I’ve had sinus problems since a child. I’m usually into alternative medicine but after a year of a particularly bad post nasal drip, sore eyes, headaches etc I tried Dymista. Only day four but the depression came out of nowhere.. I was so bad yesterday with a horrible depression, stomach upset and blurred vision that I didn’t know what to think.. until this morning when I read these reviews! Will see how today goes but at least I know I’m not losing the plot."

• Jessica
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I have a constant dry cough and runny nose. At first I used Dymista in the morning and it didn’t do much then I decided to try it before bed, to see if it stopped my night coughing. 2 nights in the whole house is sleeping, my cough has stopped and for the first time in months I am sleeping through the night. Amazing."

• Laugh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 26, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "Stopped my headaches that I’ve been having for 20+ years. I did have to practice to get it to go in my sinuses and not down my throat and that made a difference, so I found technique was important. Just because it didn’t work for you, doesn’t mean it won’t work for others."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "Sneezes like 10-20 times after spraying and get a pulsating feeling in my nose. I lose my sense of taste and smell and get terrible headaches from it… along with feeling really tired. Just not worth the side effects at all!"

• B happy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I love dymista!!! It took 24 hours to help but worth it! I have been suffering allergies for about two years without knowing it, mostly managing with a nasal decongestant. Coming to live in Melbourne I felt as if I had a serious cold that never ended and I couldn't breathe through my nose without the decongestant. My doctor put me on a high-ish dose of antihistamines and dymista and I have my life back!!! As someone who never had allergies previously, no one tells you how exhausted it makes you! Now that I am actually treating the problem I feel amazing. Because I was using the decongestant longer than you are meant to, and still having the allergic reaction, my first dose couldn't really move through the blocked nasal passages and it wasn't until my third dose that I had proper relief. I think I would have had a faster result if I had used the decongestant again before the first dose and had a clear sinus."

• Xano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I was prescribed and used Fluticisone, the generic version of this medication. It worked effectively for me. I stopped using it when I read that it should not be used if one has glaucoma. In other words it is effective but I can't use it as I don't want to go blind."

• Candy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "The spray makes me more congested and BURNS my eyes. I feel instant dryness and a broken glass feeling in my eyes and can’t open my eyes for 10 mins after using the spray. It is garbage, I just threw it in the garbage."

• NC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2019

"Why would anyone make a nasal spray smell like flowers? Seriously, are they unaware how many allergy sufferers there are. Why not sandalwood or herbal scent? Not marigold+goldenrod!!! What a waste of money. You’ll be sneezing as soon as you spray."

• Kjano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2018

"I use Dymista 125/50 and it is amazing! Sure the taste isn't the best but the directions do say to drink some water for a little while to wash it down. I have been a hayfever and sinus suffer for as long as I can remember. I've had an operation to remove polyps and have had countless infections :( The post nasal drip has been hell as it has caused many chest infections and breathing problems yet after one spray in daily in my nose of dymista the post nasal drip eases/stops and it allows me to clear my throat and chest. It opens up my nasal passages and allows me to blow out the start of any infections. I would highly recommend this product Although the cost is high. This lasts a few months so well worth it"

• Austr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2023

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "After having sinus rhinitis for over 25 years, I have used many medications along with a neti pot to help me have a reasonable life. The last month, things have gotten worse as my stomach has been overloaded with post nasal drip at night and I woke up feeling either very nauseous or vomiting, so a visit to my doctor was necessary. He prescribed the Dymista 125/50, one spray in each nostril twice a day, every 12 hours basically. Now after taking the first dose, within an hour I could notice the difference, no nausea or headache. I am continuing this as it seems to work for me. The only thing is, now within about an hour of the next due dose, it seems to stop working, and I have the post nasal drip back but no headache. I don't have any of the bad side effects many here complain about, and yes, the taste is not the best but I have tasted worse, so I'm one of the lucky ones. I will be seeing the doctor soon to discuss if this medication is a long-term strategy or if it will eventually fix my problem."

• Bob
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 27, 2024

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I have had 10 years of misery and three large operations due to chronically bad sinuses. Nine months ago I was prescribed Dymista and after 3 weeks, it changed my life. My symptoms have reduced, polyps have stopped growing or even reduced, and the number of severe symptom days has reduced from 14 per month to 1 or 2. The 3 previous sinus medications didn’t help my condition at all. Tastes awful in your throat, but well worth the gains."

• Zmakis
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2023

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "It fixed the pain I had in my upper back teeth from excessive coughing, but the side effects were minimal, and I only used it for two days. The morning after, I started experiencing crusted mucus that sealed my eyes shut overnight, and one nostril was blocked with it. I also began having headaches, which I never experience, within an hour of taking Dymista. On the second day, the glands under the left side of my mouth were swollen, and my eyes became red and puffy and people asked me if I had been crying. I would need to be brave to consider using it again. Moreover, it was a waste of my time, health risks, and money, costing an astronomical $136 CDN. I do not have any allergies, but this almost made me wonder if my whole body was shutting down. I rate it 1 out of 10."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "My prescription strength 137mcg/50 mcg Per spray. I have used this medication twice before noon because of severe sneezing fit today and yesterday about 9 am each day. Around 12:30 pm I have experienced fatigue, drowsiness, sleepiness that has lasted all day fr the next 5 hours. Perhaps it is best to take this medication before bedtime. I will need to stop using it since I cannot function on it during the day and seek doctors advice for another medication prescription. Rating 5/10 because the medication helped with sneezing and watery eyes."

• Starr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2019

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "I suffer from post nasal drip and constantly coughing. This medicine Dymista has been my GOD sent. Drip gone, coughing gone"

• Ian...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2018

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "Since I have been using this spray, all my runny noses and blocked nose have all stopted,. This product has changed my life and I would recommend this 100%."

• Cup
• July 1, 2013

Dymista (azelastine / fluticasone) "Dymista worked great on the swelling and pain in my sinuses, but I experienced several negative side effects so I discontinued use. I felt jittery, anxious, nauseated and had diarrhea."