Flonase User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• JoD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

For Rhinitis "I have really bad allergies that are pretty much year-round now! I was taking Claritin D for months before I found Flonase! I took both for about 2 days and then no longer needed the Claritin! It was REALLY worth the money! Everything started clearing up within 24 hours... it's been 5 days now and all my symptoms are gone!! Don't listen to the haters! This medicine is AMAZING! I told my dad about it because he has allergies like me. He started it yesterday and I got a text from him today thanking me for telling him about it! He said he can already breathe again!"

• Tir...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 29, 2025

For Rhinitis "I have been a long-term user until recently. At first, Flonase worked like it should. Until recently, being diabetic as well, I started becoming very tired and nauseated. After using it at night, trouble breathing, wheezing, and, worst of all, oral thrush started. Since then, my doctor stopped the medication due to serious side effects. My system straightened up within a couple of days after stopping, and I feel a lot better than ever."

• Lon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2023

For Rhinitis "Took this for two days for dizziness. The first day it worked, but the second day it didn’t do anything. My anxiety was through the roof, I had heart palpitations, and my speech was off, along with using my hands to talk, which is not normal for me. It felt like I was on drugs, which I found embarrassing."

• Sar...
• April 5, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took it for a little over a week. I thought it may need a week for it to set in. It didn't stop my allergies at all, in fact, it worsened shortly after use. I had light nausea and heavy migraines shortly after taking it every day. I stopped taking it because it was ineffective and due to the side effects. I've had allergies for almost a year. I'm going to try something else (Alavert). Claritin, Allegra, Flonase, Equate, Zyrtec, Benadryl, and Nasonex have all failed me so far."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Every time I use Flonase, it enhances my symptoms to a greater and almost debilitating level. My eyes become red, inflamed, and watery. My nose runs more. My throat becomes red and sore. I am not sure if I am allergic to an ingredient in the spray or not, but it does not provide any relief. Only makes the ones I have multiply."

• lat...
• October 27, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am a 68-year-old woman, and I used this medication for almost 2 weeks. I will never take this medication again. It relieved my seasonal allergies great (runny/stuffy nose and extremely watery eyes), but the side effects were not pleasant and absolutely not worth going through. I experienced very bad muscular back pain close to my spine, had muscle aches that were all over the place, my hair and body became very, very oily, and I had itching on my torso, face, and back of head but no rash. The back pain was next to unbearable. All the symptoms have pretty much subsided after 4 days off of it. Never again for me."

• alw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2013

For Rhinitis "Have used Flonase for the last year - I used to have to take a decongestant that still left me stuffy, and Flonase alone is the best! I would be so stuffy at night, couldn't breathe through my nose, and this works! Love it."

• Jef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Since childhood, I've had intense seasonal allergies. They get so bad that my throat itches terribly, my nose runs profusely, then it clogs up completely. Worst of all is how bad my eyes get red and tear up and itch and hurt all the time. It's a nightmare allergy-wise living in South Texas because of the cedar pollen. I did some research and saw that Flonase is a type of cortical steroid, so I bought some. Kenalog 40 shots have always been my savior, but since I lost my insurance, I'm stuck with OTC. Tried Flonase as per the instructions. Within days, every allergy symptom but my itchy red and runny eyes went away. I waited two weeks, but no relief for my eyes. After doubling the dosage, my eyes cleared up, and now I'm allergy-free. Flonase rocks!"

• bri...
• August 14, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "Flonase has greatly improved my life! My nasal allergies were terrible, even with taking an Allegra every day. I had to carry Kleenex with me everywhere. Mornings were the worst - I would sit with my coffee in one hand and a tissue in the other. It was miserable. After becoming tired of feeling awful every day, I paid a visit to the allergist, who prescribed Flonase. Within a week, I was feeling 100% better. No more itchy, runny nose. No more post-nasal drip. I used to get a constant tickle in my throat, which I never believed was caused by post-nasal drip, but evidently it was, because that is also gone! I love this."

• Anonymous
• December 6, 2011

For Rhinitis "Flonase is the best! I suffered from horrible nighttime congestion. This medicine is a miracle. No more waking up all night unable to breathe with a horrible headache and feeling like a zombie for half the day! No side effects at all for me. Only downside is the expense without insurance. Wish they had a cheap generic version."

• Pot...
• March 21, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have experienced outdoor/seasonal allergies all my life in fluctuating intensities. Sometimes I can go without meds, and then suddenly I'm so sneezy, itchy, watery, runny, and congested that I can hardly function. It's like a never-ending flu! So, I bought Flonase, fully aware that the relief wouldn't be instant. It took a day or two (literally), and I immediately had absolutely no congestion. I admit that I still sneeze and get a slight runny nose now and then, but it was bearable compared to a Flonase-less reaction to pollen. The main con that I have a problem with is that I've been using Flonase for over a month, and I have experienced absolutely no relief for my dry, itchy (sometimes watery) eyes! Pros: my other symptoms are gone."

• C13...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 7, 2015

For Rhinitis "I was getting nasal infections every 3 months that would last for weeks without treatment. I'd go in and get antibiotics, and within a week, it'd clear up. Then another 3 months later, I'd get another infection. UNTIL I started using this spray! As long as I continue to use it, I don't get nose infections. And it smells like flowers, which I like. :)"

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2009

For Rhinitis "I have vasomotor rhinitis, and this is the best drug for me. When I'm off of it for a few days, I can feel my nasal passages swelling, and I get an awful headache. Before being on this, I took decongestants/antihistamines, and I still had postnasal drip and stuffiness and a lot of headaches. With this drug, I feel like a normal person most of the time. The only downside is that I get more thirsty than normal, but I just constantly carry water with me."

• Mah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2016

For Nasal Polyps "I tried several different nasal sprays, all of them did nothing but worsen my problem. Eventually, I discovered the Flonase nasal spray in 2015, and in the first use, it worked for me in my best remembering."

• Sup...
• May 4, 2015

For Rhinitis "I just bought this spray for the first time yesterday, and it's already working! Allegra NEVER helped with any of my symptoms (runny, itchy, stuffy nose, itchy watery eyes, and sneezing). It doesn't burn either, like Rx sprays I've used in the past that cost $100. This was only $18.00 at Safeway for the 120 spray dose (0.54 oz). Yes, it does smell like the light scent of flowers in your nose, but it doesn't sting or burn! Yaaaay! Thank you, Flonase, I love you!"

• Pla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "As a lifelong seasonal allergy sufferer, I search for something that won't put me to sleep, won't cause side effects with other medications I can afford. For most of my life, I've taken plain old Sudafed with an aspirin from mid-February, when the early bulbs start to bloom, until after Thanksgiving, when pollen finally is gone. Last year, my daughter, who has similar symptoms, tried Flonase with great success. For me, the 'Hottest Year Ever-2015' was also my worst ever year with allergies, I have all the symptoms from watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, etc., etc., etc. I've been using it for 4 days, starting with 2 times a day, then once a day, and my symptoms seem to be going away!"

• Nel...
• February 8, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I suffered from a stuffy nose, headaches, and ears aching for 3-4 years. Numerous sinus infections, antibiotics, and visits to the doctor and ENT. Nasocort didn't do much, Flonase works! I was hesitant at first as I don't like taking meds-side effects, allergic reactions, etc. My experience has been great, it's worth trying if you have tried other things. It's safe and effective. Side note: 2 years ago, we installed a humidifier in our furnace system to keep moisture levels up. GAME changer! No sinus infections since. Best of luck. Be safe and give it a try."

• Oka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

For Rhinitis "Took a week to fully unplug my nose. After a month of use with 1x a day of one spray per nostril, I lost my sense of smell. I am now on day 3 of not taking it, feel pretty tired, not feeling well. Hoping those feelings will pass and I get my sense of smell back. Currently, my nose is still unplugged. If it weren’t for the smell thing, I’d give this a perfect 10 for clearing a stuffed-up nose."

• Arm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2024

For Rhinitis "I recently had a triple bypass procedure. I have always had seasonal allergies and sinus issues but the cardiologists and my primary physician recommended I use Flonase rather than regular antihistamines and decongestants. I didn’t realize it, but after taking it for a while, along with other meds since my heart surgery, I developed severe dizziness every morning. This lasted until late afternoon. I blamed it on all the meds I was taking but after they took me off all of the “heart” drugs, I finally realized it was the Flonase causing my problem! In the trash!"

• Edd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have been using it for about 2 weeks now and can finally breathe through my nose again. I have not been able to breathe properly on one side for several months. Within 2-3 days, I was breathing clearly again. Great medicine!! No side effects at all."

• blu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 18, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Flonase is possibly okay for intermittent use if your nose is completely clogged. I do NOT recommend this for daily use, as ENT's and Dr.'s suggest. The more I used this, the more migraines and daily headaches I got. I started feeling better not using Flonase and told a Dr. this, and he told me to keep using it. So I started using it again, and back came the debilitating migraines. Horrible ones for which nothing worked and for which I had to miss work. Will never go back to this. Nasal rinse only. Giving it 3 stars for the occasional use only."

• owl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 31, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "This was taken daily, caused increased appetite, cravings, and rapid weight gain. Gained 70 lbs in 2 years, all can be contributed to months where taking this was a constant daily with Allegra. Once both were discontinued, weight gain stopped, and was able to lose weight. When both continued (as per Dr.), weight gain began again despite dieting, exercise plus having an active job and am not sedentary. Both corticosteroid nasal sprays and antihistamines have been studied separately and shown to cause weight gain, yet neither drug lists it as a side effect. If obesity runs in your family, STAY AWAY! Additionally, it did NOT help my allergy to mold. I still have chronic post-nasal drip and congestion. I still got severe hay fever 6x last year despite taking these drugs nearly daily."

• Day...
• October 26, 2016

For Rhinitis "I had a cold that triggered some bad allergies. Constant sneezing, runny nose, one side of my nose constantly clogged, that awful itchy feeling in my nose that wouldn't go away. After my first dose of Flonase, I didn't sneeze even once for the rest of the day! I am so pleased with the results. I'm on day 2 and have not had any noticeable side effects. In regard to another review that said that the 60-dose doesn't give you the full amount due to the 'priming' sprays - in the little booklet that comes with it, it says that they account for priming sprays in the dosage. So you aren't wasting any product by properly priming it."

• cat...
• August 12, 2008

For Allergic Rhinitis "Have used many allergy pills, but nothing works like Flonase. The only problem is when switching to generic, it stopped working for me. I thought I was immune after 2 years, but it was the 'generic' that failed me. I've gone back to regular Flonase."

• Pad...
• September 5, 2021

For Rhinitis "I already suffer with anxiety and allergies. I've tried this the last two days, and my anxiety levels have shot through the roof: palpitations, shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure. Unable to sleep until the early hours despite taking medication, then on edge all day long, feeling anxious and irritable. If you're already suffering from anxiety issues, I'd be very careful about taking this, if at all. Whether it's had any impact on my nasal congestion, I don't know, because I've been overwhelmed with anxiety."