Azelastine nasal and Itching: What Users Say

• Max...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2023

Astepro (azelastine) for Allergic Rhinitis "This was just awful for me. From the very first use, I only did one spray per nostril as directed. I had immediate burning, itching, a bad taste in my throat, lots of tearing, runny nose. As soon as it calmed down, I started feeling drowsy. Like I could hardly keep my head up. I may be allergic to an allergy medication. That seems so wrong!"

• Din...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I'm a 21 y/o female, and I take Zyrtec and Singulair daily for hives and angioedema, as well as seasonal allergies. My doctor added Azelastine to the mix for my sinuses, and it is just soooo awful - it makes me itchy on the inside of my nose, gives me hives and dry skin, itchy eyes, it just does nothing good or positive for me. I get very anxious and panicky on it, and most recently I'm experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. I'm 1 day off of Azelastine, and the chest pain and anxiety still linger. I feel so sick, I'm never using it again!"

• Din...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I'm a 21 y/o female, and I take Zyrtec and Singulair daily for hives and angioedema, as well as seasonal allergies. My doctor added Azelastine to the mix for my sinuses, and it is just soooo awful - it makes me itchy on the inside of my nose, gives me hives and dry skin, itchy eyes, it just does nothing good or positive for me. I get very anxious and panicky on it, and most recently I'm experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. I'm 1 day off of Azelastine, and the chest pain and anxiety still linger. I feel so sick, I'm never using it again!"

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

For Allergic Rhinitis "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."

• Ron...
• December 22, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Tried many different pills and Flonase, and none ever worked and just made me sleepy. Azelastine is a miracle for me. I had a horrible itchy nose and constant sneezing/runny nose all day, and my eyes felt puffy and were watery randomly during the months. Azelastine is the only thing that has completely cleared my symptoms not even 5 minutes 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 would 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 weird since I don't see anyone else mention this, but it's a nice effect for me."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "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."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "So I've been on this new nasal spray for 2.5 weeks, and I've noticed some odd side effects. Mainly that my throat has been becoming increasingly itchy over the course of taking this medication. So itchy that I would wake up in the middle of the night because I'd be scratching my throat with my tongue during my sleep. In most recent days, the itchiness has spread to my nose, and I have to consciously make an effort to keep myself from scratching it in public. I've continued taking this medication because originally I thought maybe it was just allergies or hay fever, but after switching back to Flonase, the symptoms have subsided."