Azelastine nasal for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• K_W
• November 24, 2009

Astelin (azelastine) "I was recently prescribed this when I went to the doctor for a SEVERE (migraine-like) sinus headache. It is expensive but totally worth every penny! It works right away - you can feel the congestion/stuffiness breaking up immediately! I take this 2 times per day along with Allegra D-24 hour 1 time a day. I went from having the severe sinus headaches every single day to getting one maybe once per month. I also posted under the Allegra category - that works wonders!"

• banshee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2019

"I used this before my shower and-- oh the taste is so horrible its hard to stop thinking about it. I feel it in my throat every time I breathe in and its such a gross feeling I just want to spit it all out."

• teche...
• August 16, 2009

Astelin (azelastine) "Ive been using Astelin almost daily for almost 10 years. 2 x each nostril, morning and night. No concern if I miss a day. It is the best! I've been taking antihistamines over 50 years. I will stick with Astelin as long as I can. I usually irrigate my nostrils first by rinsing it with water from my palm in the shower. Then Astelin goes straight into the clean nasal tissue and goes to work. "

• Hitdog
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2024

Astepro (azelastine) "Constant runny nose. Flonase doesn't work. Zyrtec D sort of works. I am stuffed up all day and night. Always sneezing. Not anymore. This medication works and I breathe clear. Sleep is better. It will leave a bad taste. To avoid this, tilt your head down when using. Problem solved. I've not had any issues with drowsiness. For now, it works. See what happens when allergy season begins."

• KateB
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 20, 2018

"I had three sinus surgeries and can not have anymore. My sinuses were out of control, running and dripping all over the place then within 24 hours of use of this medication, it was miraculous how it targeted my huge problem extremely effectively with far fewer side effects than taking orally...and works a 100 percent better.."

• Ronib...
• December 22, 2016

"Tried many different pills and Flonase and none ever worked and just made me sleepy. Azelastine is a miracle for me. I had horrible itchy nose and constant sneezing/runny nose all day, and my eyes felt puffy and we're watery randomly during the months. Azelastine is the only thing that has completely cleared my symptoms not even 5min after the spray. When I first used it, it did make my nose feel bubbly and it was uncomfortable but after continued use i don't have this issue any longer. The taste is bitter but I rather deal with that than the all day horrid issues I was dealing with. Also it seems to wake me up and give me energy when I take it. Very wierd since I don't see anyone else mention this but it's a nice effect for me."

• astepro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

Astepro (azelastine) "Working great.Using past week at bedtime to avoid daytime fatigue. Sleeping much better since breathing better, feel better during the day. Should have started this years ago, life would have been better!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2016

"I had a very extreme adverse reaction to Azelastine. I took one spray in my right nostril. Immediately, I had intense nasal burning, terrible pressure over my sinuses and severe headache, muscle spasms in calves and shoulders, drowsiness, increased blood pressure. Days later I developed nerve irritation and occipital neuralgia and dizziness due to pinched nerves from the muscle spasms in my shoulders. My mouth became extremely dry with a bitter taste but luckily that only lasted a couple of days. The occipital neuralgia has been the worst part. It has been almost two weeks and I still have the neuralgia. Massage and stretching help relieve it temporarily but then the pain comes back."

• iSurv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2013

"I have dealt with allergies for the past 5 years and they are getting worse. I've tried everything under the sun, most over the counter, many prescription allergy medicines and sprays. Everything just helped slightly, until this. I cannot believe the immediate response. One spray in each nostril and I'm good for 12 hours. No itchy nose, no sneezing, no runny nose. I purchased a large 30ml bottle. Since I don't have to use every day, this can last easily 3-4 months."

• Pennyp
• August 14, 2016

"It relieves my sneezes and nose itching just ten mins after using it,unlike most oral antihistamins its the only thing that has worked for my rhinitis !It has definetly improved my quality of life .Just have ur head tilted to your chin to avoid bitter taste"

• Cher
• March 15, 2017

"My PCP prescribed Azelastine 7 days ago for my nasal congestion. It worked like a charm on day 1 and I was able to have a good night's rest finally after 2 weeks of pre-allergy season nasal congestion. But a few days later, not sure what happened. I am more congested than ever. It keeps me awake at night and then when it does kick in several hours later that's when it's almost time for me to wake up for work. And that bitter taste it leaves behind is horrible. I'm always trying to cough it up before it gets down my throat. I would not recommend this drug. Hasn't worked for me since day 2."

• MBano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2020

"My doctor prescribed this due to extremely dry nasal passages and cough, as well as itchy eyelashes and constant sneezing. As soon as I take this I feel immense pressure on my chest and complete drowsiness like a zombie. Sometimes it helps my extremely dry nose, other time it makes it wayyy worse. Makes me feel out of focus so much so that I can't even drive, but that may be in combination with my Anxiety and ADD."

• Chris
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2019

"Was given this to assist with Flonase. Unfortunately, I only experienced side effects while on the medication and cut it out, ultimately, after realizing it was the cause. Side effects made both nostrils completely close up, and I would be unable to breathe through them for hours - it would also cause some slight swelling and itchiness. I recommend trying it, but if it's not helping right away, it won't suddenly start working. I was on it for over a year before giving up."

• Honey
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 21, 2020

"Have been using for a couple of years with little relief from post nasal drip and blocked nasal breathing. Also now giving me headache and nose bleeds plus the awful after taste . I wake up with muscle pain and general fatigue which I just associated with it- doesn't happen when I don't take it so will discontinue ."

• wolflew
• April 5, 2010

Astepro (azelastine) "My allergies were so bad here in Atlanta (spring 2010) that I had to see a pulmonary doctor for bronchial allergic asthma. It was like bronchitis but no phlegm, just a horrible heavy congestion feeling (which was really swollen, inflamed, bronchial passages) from the pollen. The doctor put me on Singulair, Alvesco Inhaler, and then an ENT put me on Astepro. In my opinion, the Singulair and the Astepro have been the key medications to feeling better and being able to live through these horrible pollen months."

• Kathy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2020

"I've been using this azelastine for a few months. The bad taste has pretty much disappeared. Keep your head tilted forward for a few minutes as you do stuff and walk around. Unfortunately, it seems to only slightly work. But, slightly is better than nothing which is what I got from other nasal sprays."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2018

"It doesn’t clear up my congestion so breathing at night is difficult. It makes my eyes dry especially at night and has a funny after taste. I’ve tried it for a couple of months. I used Flonase previously which worked better. Afrin spray pump spray works the best. Neither is recommended for long term though."

• mjh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2023

Astepro (azelastine) "I suffered for years with post nasal drip. Tried everything. Then I tried Astepro. It worked the first time, and now I can sleep. Yes it tastes yucky, and makes me a bit drowsy, and does sting slightly at first, but I split the dose and it is much more tolerable. These effects do go away after a short while. Minor inconvenience for an entire day without a runny nose. It has been a miracle for me."

• skitt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2023

Astepro (azelastine) "Asterpro nasal spray helped me breathe the first time that I used it, but there was a nasty taste that lingered after each use. Brushing teeth and using mouthwash does not get rid of the after taste and it lingers for hours. It ruined my taste for food and drink. I also experienced a sore throat while using the nasal spray."

• Sissy
• September 30, 2020

"I have seen so many Dr's for Asthma and Non-Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. I was put on Azelastine HC1 3 weeks ago. I now have an improved quality of life. This drug is a life saver for me. Only has a bitter taste if you don't follow directions. So what? It works."

• gross
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2020

"azelastine nasal spray is literally the most disgusting thing I have ever tasted in my life (I followed the directions carefully). However, it worked, for sure. No side effects, got rid of my allergies. Just be ready to chase it with something."

• poiqu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2017

"Started working in a new office in basement manhattan. Immediately seemed like caught a flu. After month, realized it was allergies. When I wasn't there I would feel better. when I was there, the symptoms returned: runny nose, headache, head stuffiness, sinus pressure, lymph pressure, pain along sides of neck and ear infection pain. So I switched from exploring cold/ear medicines (theraflu and cioprodex helped) to allergy medicines. Flonase and Allegra didn't seem to do much of anything. Now trying Azelastine which seems to just to create more problems: head stuffy, ear pressure, headache, groggy, tired, muscle pain in lower neck (the ones connecting to torso). the best solution for me was leaving the job."

• sneez...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2014

"I had sinus surgery after years and years of chronic infection and insomnia. Tried all kinds of medicine. The surgery was ok but did not solve the total problem. This spray may not be a miracle but it comes pretty close. After my annual, my doc said I'm still stuffy but I feel like I'm breathing better. I have had no side effects. Not even sleepiness. I take it morning and night. Immediate relief. Not perfect but better than nothing. I think someone with mild allergies would see immense improvement. "

• Pooki...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2017

"I have had been through hell and back with my allergies and sinuses. I’m not sure what to do. I am too allergic for allergy shots, so the allergist put me on this nasal spray plus Flonase. I’ve been super sick for years now, and two sinus operations. Today after being on this nasal spray for two weeks is the best I have felt, because today I didn’t use azelastine. I think the allergy shot is residing and this medication is wearing off. I get super shakey and sick to my stomach with a lot of pressure in my stomach. Something isn’t right, my story is too long to tell. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I just want to cry."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2022

Astepro (azelastine) "Tried the new Astipro Allergy Nasal Spray that is available over the counter. All I can say is it does dry you up but it does nothing for nasal swelling. They need to change their ad because it clearly states it will reduce swelling in your nasal passages. It also does make you really sleepy so best to use at night if you can sleep with a stuffed up nose. I couldn't and so disappointed as I wanted an alternative to steroid sprays."