Nasonex for Sinus Symptoms User Reviews

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

"This was the worst experience of side effects with this 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 were the worst! I will stick to my saline nasal spray! This stuff is really nasty!"

• Hgf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2019

"The Nasonex caused crazy anxiety, super dizzy and weird visual things like afterimages from lights that would last 5 minutes. Waking up in the middle of the 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."

• Jud...
• 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."

• Man...
• 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."

• Beb...
• 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 worst. Maybe, as I'm getting older, I am 70 now. I will never, ever use this again."

• 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, buildup 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."

• Dea...
• November 12, 2017

"My son experienced an adverse reaction the morning after the first dose (1 spray per nostril). He complained of a headache I thought was just because of his colds, he coughed more frequently and late in the afternoon, he had a low-grade fever. Then he complained his legs ached. I related all these to different things like another cold or too much playing. Then I read the drug info, that's when I had a hunch, so after the second spray, I observed his reaction in 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 nebulized him with salbutamol. His usual treatment during attacks."

• Mae...
• 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 worse."

• Hal...
• 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."

• Ant...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

"I have a 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 my chest."

• Mad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 19, 2018

"I use Nasonex for sinus/nasal swelling that causes headaches or fluid buildup 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 four dental implants, and Nasonex causes the gum tissue around them to become so sensitive that I get queasy when my cheek 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."

• Cap...
• 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."

• TJa...
• 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 shortchanging of 9-10 sprays to save money on their end, but at a cost to the customer."

• Aqu...
• 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. It's 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."

• Sam...
• 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 much doubt that Nasonex is what caused it."

• 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."

• Pau...
• 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 act up."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2021

"Finally, I connected the terrible side effects this ‘medication’ has caused. Terrible!!!!"

• Bab...
• 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."

• Sea...
• July 21, 2020

"Product works, however, only 40% of the spray can be used, as there is a malfunction in the unit."