Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• bella...
• June 17, 2008

Astelin (azelastine) "Astelin is the only prescription antihistamine nasal spray approved to treat symptoms caused by both seasonal allergens and environmental irritants. Astelin provides relief from bothersome nasal symptoms such as congestion, itchy/runny nose, sneezing and postnasal drip due to seasonal allergens or environmental irritants. Astelin is steroid-free and does not contain pseudoephedrine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2018

"I’m only giving this an 8 because I’ve been on it for 5 days. I was scheduled for major sinus surgery and rather than doing N.C. the surgery, I decided to see an allergist. He prescribed Azelastine and Singular. So far I’m experiencing incredible relief!"

• Jim...
• August 1, 2011

Astepro (azelastine) "In the beginning of the year I developed chronic nasal drip in the back of the throat. Occasionally this would flare up into a real bad sore throat and my nasal passages were constantly inflamed. Tried 3 types of antibiotics and over the counter allergy sprays and nothing worked. Went to a specialist and received a prescription of Astepro. Finally the nasal drip and everything that went with it is gone."

• Missy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2019

"My husband and I both used azelastine nasal spray with different results. He experienced the sneezing which others have referenced. Azelastine was a big help to me and allowed me to stop using Benadryl and headache meds for sinus headaches. But we both noticed after daily use that the drowsiness is debilitating so I use it 'as needed.'. The drowsiness is different than Benadryl and other meds....we felt it made us 'stupid'.....and made me question if it's in the class of antihistamines that crosses the blood barrier to the brain. I don't think it's in that class, but we felt like it should be because of the strong side effect. Still use it for relief on on bad days."

• casaboo
• January 1, 2017

"Before starting this Azelastine I had severe pressure due to sinus congestion and was on antibiotics, 12 hour Zyrtec, fluticasone, medi saline sinus rinses and Tylenol. I called the Dr and he was not available and I saw another Doctor who said to stop the antibiotics, and he gave me a RX for Azelastine two sprays twice a day and for Sovereign Silver nasal spray two times and to do the fluticasone still. Right away I got relief and have been on this regimen for a few days now along with my medi basal rinse bottle. This Azelastine really helped my allergies and I will continue my daily doses along with everything else! I don't want the infection back and I have no unruly side effects! Thanks for this medicine!"

• Mincolo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2019

"I had been using Flonase with incredible success, until I started getting nosebleeds. My ENT told me to stop with the Flonase and prescribed this azelastine. 2 sprays each nostril 2x per day. I used it this morning and it will definitely be the last time I ever do. The bitter taste was unbearable, but I should have read the directions for how to administer more closely. I'm sure I can figure out a work around for that. But not the headache. I am sitting here with a massive headache and groggy feeling that is literally wrecking my work day. As you can see I'm sitting her reading instead of getting any work done. This is one of the worst headaches I've had in a long time, and I just want to lay down on the floor of my office and go to sleep. I would highly recommend trying it at home during a weekend in case you have a similar experience."

• NotIt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2017

"I have had a cough from allergies for almost a year now. I was prescribed an oral medication and flonase. They had no effect on my itchy throat. I was prescribed Azelastine and immediately after using it my throat stopped itching. This cough has been tormenting for a long time and now it is gone. It's unbelievably wonderful! It did have a really bad taste that gaged me but I don't care! Next time I will try to lean forward more when I use it."

• Suffe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2019

"Just had to share my experience on this medication. I suffer from very bad post nasal drip. This has been the only thing that gets it to stop. Will say, the drowsiness on this medication is unlike anything I have ever felt. I took my dosage last night around 11. It is not 1pm the following day and I am still feeling like a sloth. It’s almost a feeling of being hungover."

• Chronic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2019

"I tried this as a last resort. All allergy meds make me really moody, Zyxal makes me feel like I have no emotions and kills my sex drive and Flonase gives me a major bloody nose. So, this works but it makes me super spaced out and cranky. I will just be taking it before I go to sleep. That’s all I have figured I can do so far."

• cmw
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 5, 2015

"I have suffered from severe allergies for about 15 years (Since I was about 12 years old). I have tried every kind of allergy medicine you could possibly think of from nasal sprays to eye drops to inhalers to oral medications and none of it even put a dent in my symptoms! I was prescribed this by an allergist two years ago and have never had my symptoms managed so well! This is truly a miracle worker for me! I take this twice a day and have zero allergy symptoms on about 98% of my days. Occasionally when the pollen count is super high, I may experience a slight itchiness in my eyes, but it is almost unnoticeable."

• Jj321...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2020

"Leaves a horrible bitter taste in the back of your throat but this stuff works at drying up post nasal drip and a clogged nose due to seasonal allergies. Just don’t tilt your head back so that the taste isn’t too horrible and you should be fine. Don’t expect for food to taste the same for the next few hours though."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2008

Astelin (azelastine) "I have been on various nasal sprays and antihistamines every spring and fall for years. I kept getting sinus infections, severe sore throats and having problems with my ears. Nothing was very effective until my doctor prescribed Astelin. It has been wonderful! The bitter taste I get if when I sniff too hard is well worth the relief it gives me."

• Florida...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2019

"Horrible experiences used the nasal spray at 10pm and then had violent sneezing following by nose and eyes running after, headache pain so bad after lasted all night entire next day severe reaction. Irrigated with distilled water next day set nose on fire. Nothing helps except time READ all info before taking this. Happened in 2016, too won't try this drug again listed on allergies."

• Mimi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2019

"ENT put me on Asterol when I first went to him with 5th sinus infection in 4 months and 83 days of antibiotics. It really didn't help a lot until after sinus surgery and I use it daily now (twice) and it does help. If you hold your head down and tuck your chin so much doesn't go down your throat where you can taste it."

• CHHarry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2019

"I have been prone to sinus infections for years relying on Nasacort and Claritin for the most part, and antibiotics when infections turn nasty. The core problem is a deviated septum and one side of my sinuses that are as convoluted as a rabbit warren. They just tend to not drain very well. Typically I would get a sinus infection in Oct/Nov or Dec/Jan and end up on antibiotics for a month. I was considering surgery to "open up" my sinuses but my new ENT Dr. put me on Singulair and Azelastine instead. Since then I have been breathing freely, and so far, have not had the usual swelling/inflamation that precedes an infection. I'm rating the Azelastine at 8 because although it works great it does make me drowsy. I'm going to chat with the ENT about that, hoping that I can "flex" the dosing somehow to minimize that side effect. Otherwise this stuff is great!"

• OhioV...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2019

"I had Negative CT scan, blood work was all clear. Was prescribed this and almost instant relief!! I did get a little drowsy but I have a hard time sleeping so maybe this will help. The other thing the taste.. that didn’t bother me at all compared to the nasty flower taste of Flonase. This is the first time in YEARS that I can actually breathe!"

• marco
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2024

Astepro (azelastine) "First time using and did 1 shot. Felt my sinus infection nose clear, and breathing improved, but I started to feel a racing heart. It worked fast, and using Nasonex didn't work well. Now I'm afraid to use again."

• MKano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2014

"I wanted to like this medication since it starts working within minutes compared to the days that nasal corticosteroids take to work. Unfortunately it would seem I'm in the small percentage that experiences pretty severe nasal burning/irritation from azelastine. I can't keep from blowing my nose to get it out of me as fast as possible."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2009

Astelin (azelastine) "I have developed a severe allergy problem this year. I've been put on several different antihistamines and Astelin is by far the most effective. Since it is a nasal spray it's instant relief! I'm so glad my doctor put me on this. I can finally breathe again. If you have problems with congestion from allergies I would strongly recommend talking to your doctor about Astelin."

• Allergy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2022

Astepro (azelastine) "Caused intense delayed drowsiness and grogginess - as bad or worse than benadryl, even using a half dose. I took for 3 days in the morning and every day on Astepro I had to nap in the afternoon because I was unable to maintain consciousness. I never nap normally. Reduces nasal allergies, but at what cost? Also, it's a huge metered dose with a very unpleasant taste."

• Howe
• June 26, 2018

"Year-round congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and sinus infections lead my complaints. I began Azelastine per my ENT's strong suggestion, and am now in my seventh month of use and feel virtually allergy-free. Most surprising for me has been the dramatically reduced congestion, something no antihistamine has ever done for me. And no side effects for me--a first among the most effective allergy meds I've tried--and no steroid worries. Actually makes me a bit worse for 5-10 minutes right after spraying, then rapidly better and hitting full stride for hours 2 - 10, sometimes longer. Mildly bitter taste until I improved my spray technique. I have rarely thanked a doctor so sincerely for recommending a med. I'll likely be using this spray and technique (1 spray/side, twice daily) every day for many years to come. How nice to breathe fresh air again, without drowsiness."

• Mello...
• February 3, 2020

"I had issues with it since day 1 and only took it for a week and had to call it quits. I had the bitter taste in my mouth for hours or all day/every day because prescribed 2 times a day. I also had the sneezing, itching nose, I felt like I had dry cotton mouth all day and night was bad, drowsiness, really bad headaches and the worst part was my nose bleeds came back by like day 3 being on it. I went to see a doctor because I was tired of nose bleeds and found out I have a 16mm nasal Polyp with post nasal drip. I took it for like a week and it bled like every day and I try just regular saline nasal spray to put moisture back in my nose and it doesn't help. I had no choice but to stop. Even after I stopped it took a week or 2 to feel like I was back to normal but now I'm wondering if I did some damage to my nose because it's been about 2 weeks off and I had a bad nose bleed just yesterday and I barely blew my nose. So my experience was not so good."

• jrp
• October 22, 2016

"I've had bad side affects dyspnea just walking up a few stair steps & going to my mail box up slight incline. I also had a bad experience after a alcoholic drink I thought I was getting a stroke-chest,shoulder,arms pain & shorteness of breath, after that I had some test done ekg, stress test and heart ultra sound no problem found.I stopped using azelastine for 1 week and can not drink alcohol yet because still have after affects and still have shortness of breath after any slight physical activity It also affects me breathing colder air gives me shortness of breath"

• circe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2016

"it does eventually work, but immediately after using it, it causes intense sneezing fits. also, it causes the most unpleasant post-nasal drip--and try as i may (holding head down, sniffing less intensely), there doesn't seem there is any way to prevent this..."

• 456
• July 11, 2016

"Ive tried this for a month off and on. Have found some sinus relief for my non allergic rhinitis but seem to have what feels like my uvula is swollen and become very tired and feel difficulty swallowing. Still able to eat and drink but definitely notice a difference. Not sure if this side effect of medication."