Nasonex for Sinus Symptoms User Reviews
Nasonex has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 20 reviews for the treatment of Sinus Symptoms. 10% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 65% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Nasonex
- Mich
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 11, 2019
"This was the worst experience of side affects with these his nasal spray!! It exacerbated my anxiety , and gave me heart palpitations, not to mention pressure behind my eyes omg it was so bad I didn’t know what was going on I didn’t know this till I googled ! So many have complained of the same things!! Heart palpitations and eye pain was the worst !!! I will stick to my saline nasal spray ! This stuff is really nasty !!!"
- Judy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 9, 2021
"I began using this after suffering from nasal congestion, headaches and sinus pains. After I began taking it I suffered from terrible pain behind my eyes, nausea and anxiety. I went to so many doctors but nobody was able to pinpoint what it was. I was having around 20 migraine/headache days per month. Painkillers were not helping and I was constantly put on higher and higher doses, which all eventually stopped helping. My nasal congestion also didn't really clear up but for some reason I still persisted. I didn't think it was the spray as I used other steroid sprays in the past so didn't dream it was the Nasonex. At one point it dawned on me that it might just be the Nasonex. I stopped using it and have not had another headache since. I feel better in myself and not so anxious anymore. I suffered terribly for 4 months."
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- Mandy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 23, 2019
"Nasonex was recommended by my ENT to assist with symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) which I’ve endured for a couple of months now. I used Nasonex for 4 weeks and found it did nothing apart from make me feel nauseous and made my nasal passages extremely dry with slight blood in mucus, I also had a sore throat. I took myself off it and use saline nasal sprays instead, I find they do more for me and keep my nasal passages moist."
- Bebe
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 17, 2020
"I have never felt so ill in my life I can't keep off the toilet feeling sick most of the time breathing not too good I have had this Nasonex before and always had to run to the toilet but never thought it was this but this time is the worse maybe as I'm getting older I am70 now I will never ever use this again"
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 6, 2016
"I was prescribed this nasal spray as a form of treatment for symptoms of sinus. Before I started using Nasonex I was having at least three sinus infections a year which required antibiotics to clear up the pain, build of mucus etc. I take one spray in each nostril every night. And thankfully I haven't had an antibiotic for a sinus infection in a few years."
- Not...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 18, 2022
"Gave me horrible migraines, insomnia, anxiety; and all for nothing, my sinuses are exactly the same. Avoid . I don't know why doctors prescribe this. This should be taken off the market. I suffered miserably for months. Sudafed is as bad as well. avoid sudafed at all costs."
- DeanM
- November 12, 2017
"My son experienced adverse reaction the morning after 1st dose (1 spray per nostril ) he complained of headache I thought was just because of his colds, he coughed more frequently and late in the afternoon he has low grade fever then he complained his legs ache, I relate all these with different things like another cold, too much playing , then I read the drug info thats when I had a hunch, so after second spray I observed his reaction on the first 2 hours , then the coughing happened again .I will stop the spray now and find a way to talk to the doctor tomorrow. I gave him Benadryl syrup and nebulize him with salbutamol . His usual treatment during attacks. .."
- Maels...
- October 10, 2017
"I've been using nasonex for a good 3 weeks. Now and it really doesn't seem to work at all. If anything it seems to make my nose even more runny and now I can even taste it... use with caution, it could make your problem worst."
- Haley...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 28, 2021
"Got prescribed nasonex for sinusitis. I was supposed to be on it for a month but I could only handle the side effect symptoms for a week. I wanted to alleviate my sinus symptoms because of the sinus headaches I was getting but nasonex just gave me even more intense headaches that made my cheeks and forehead go numb. My nasal cavities are a little clearer but I can't even function with these headaches. So not worth the trade off."
- MadHa...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 19, 2018
"I use nasonex for sinus/nasal swelling that causes headaches or fluid build up in my ears. It had always been more effective than antihistamines or anti inflammatory meds. I have issues with dry mouth and I think nasonex aggravates it, but I had to quit nasonex completely once I got dental implants. I got 4 dental implants, and nasonex causes the gum tissue around them to become so sensitive that I get queasy when my check touches rubs against my gums. It takes a long time to get better and my allergist and dentist are perplexed. There is no redness, or sores, in fact the gums look 100% normal, but the sensitivity is extremely uncomfortable and can last for weeks. It is awful that I have to choose which issue I have to live with. One doctor did say they saw a very very faint white lace pattern on the gums where it hurt, but everyone else said they saw no sign of something being physically wrong."
- Antony
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 11, 2022
"I have severe s-shaped septum and chronic sinus issues. I found that this drug worked, I started to get my sense of smell back, pressure started to subside, but it caused horrible side effects. I felt tight, like I couldn't breathe properly, very anxious all the time, aching muscles, weakness. I also developed strange unexpected pains in chest."
- Aquak...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 15, 2019
"The product works well. The problem is the packaging. Why don't manufacturers stop using so much unnecessary packaging for their products when disposal is such a growing problem. Nasonex Allergy comes in a lovely plastic container that does not require a huge cardboard box, more than twice the size of the container. There is now a large space just for directions. Its about time these manufacturers started getting a little innovative with their packaging and reduced the need for unwanted excessive packaging that continues to produce problems for landfill."
- Captain...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 22, 2021
"I have been using Nasonex for years with no problems or side effects, I suffer from bad allergies and sinus infections and with the help of Sudafed or sinutab and Nasonex along with some Allegra, I am good to go. Whenever I feel any discomfort during allergy season, these products help and I don't see any side effects."
- Samie...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 1, 2016
"First of all, it didn't really help me, I still suffered as much after I used it a few times for a sinusitis that was about to start. Second, it caused a huge cold sore to burst on my lip. I only had a cold sore once before (the first time I was infected) so I don't have have much doubt that Nasonex is what caused it."
- TJano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 11, 2020
"The Nasonex spray dispenser says 65 sprays. I've been spraying only twice in each nostril per day, and have had it for 2 weeks and it ran out, so only 56 sprays. I have no issue with the medicine, because it works, it's just the short changing of 9-10 sprays to save money their end but at a cost to the customer."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 27, 2021
"Terrible product! Gave me crazy anxiety, dizziness and face and body tingling. Use with caution or avoid altogether."
- Paula...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 9, 2016
"This medication has helped me with my sinus headaches that I get often (not just with seasonal allergies). It helps with opening up my swollen nasal passages when my allergies are act up."
- Mark
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 24, 2021
"Finally I connected the terrible side affects this ‘medication’ has caused. Terrible!!!!"
- Babina
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 16, 2021
"After using Nasonex for just one week, I had incredible pain and pressure behind my eyes. Also experienced headaches with it."
- Sean
- July 21, 2020
"Product works however the only 40% of the spray can be used as there is a malfunction in the unit"
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"The Nasonex caused crazy anxiety, super dizzy and weird visual things like after images from lights that would last 5 minutes. Waking up in middle of night totally dizzy and spinning. It might work well I'm not sure because I had to stop using it. The visual stuff freaked me out too much."