Nasacort User Reviews & Ratings

• Nur...
• September 13, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have awful airborne allergies. I used Nasacort and had great relief, although I have always said I wouldn't use steroids. It was all good until I started feeling very anxious, panic attacks, heart palpitations, pain in my sides over my kidneys, feeling generally sick, felt like my blood pressure was really high, and my hair fell out! I'm not kidding you! Hair loss is a side effect of triamcinolone, and half of my hair fell out! After trips to 4 different doctors (cardiologist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, and primary care doctor) who found nothing in the tons of labs they drew, it was the triamcinolone in Nasacort! It took almost 2 years for my hair to grow back. I ended up hospitalized in atrial fibrillation for 2 days also at that time because of it. I had never had it before and have never had it again. I am a registered nurse of 33 years. If you use this medicine daily for any extended period of time, you will probably have severe withdrawal symptoms like I did."

• sum...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have chronic rhinitis, mixed (allergic and non), and I have found Nasacort works better than other steroid nasal sprays for me (like Flonase, budesonide, etc.). I haven’t noticed any serious side effects. I want to say this about other reviews: every medication can have side effects, and everyone will have a different reaction to them. Every medication will work differently on various people. Just because one person has side effects or it works one way does not mean it’s true for everyone. My niece has a severe skin rash to eating strawberries — does that mean everyone should stop eating strawberries? I’ve gotten a severe reaction to Neosporin — does that mean Neosporin is bad and no one should use it? Of course not. My personal body has a reaction to it. Keep this in mind when reading other people’s personal experiences with medications."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2014

For Allergic Rhinitis "Nasacort was good news/bad news for me. The past year, I've had terrible post-nasal drip that my Zyrtec and Astepro were not taking care of, so I added the Nasacort. I had terrible coughing attacks day and night. In a few days on this spray, the drip is so much better and coughing much less. The bad news is this usually fun-loving, peaceful, yoga-type, meditating, tree-hugger kind of girl wants to pick a fight and punch someone in the nose. Steroids! I can't take steroid pills, but my doc insisted this was not absorbed by the body. I think it's safe to say he was wrong. It's the middle of the night, and I'm pacing the floor. My apologies to the person I pick a fight with today. At least my nose won't drip on you."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "I was directed by Dr. to take Nasacort along with antibiotics for a sinus infection. On the first day I took it (morning), I noticed that at bedtime I had trouble falling asleep. Found it odd. Second night, same thing, but also feeling anxious and a general feeling of not feeling better. Third day, again hard time falling asleep. After 3 days, tried to figure out what was going on. Then realized it started taking Nasacort.... bingo... stopped it and everything is coming back to normal. Can’t trust the manufacturer to tell you all the side effects, but thank goodness for consumers like us to do so. Not worth it."

• Joy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am a young woman and have been taking this at night to clear my allergies because Zyrtec just won't cut it anymore, and this has been working. I haven't had any bad allergy symptoms and can breathe freely. But since taking this medicine, I have had some adverse side effects. I have been woken up in the middle of the night from my heart racing and what feels like a panic attack. It is so bad I have to get up and turn on a light and go do something just so I can calm myself down, let alone get myself to sleep. I have decided that this is just too much to go through for clear sinuses, so I am no longer going to take this medicine and try something else."

• Mom...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 19, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Nasacort is a mixed bag. It relieved my allergies to cats and ragweed like nothing ever has. Also, to my surprise, it reduced chronic pain that I've had for decades. I had the spunk of an Energizer Bunny, but Nasacort made my chronic insomnia much worse. Even though it gave me boundless energy, I was only able to sleep for four hours at night---every night. I am a non-confrontational person who hardly has a temper, but the Nasacort made me feel irritable and angry to a degree that was difficult to control. I am 67 years old and show early signs of cataracts. The raging insomnia and irritability/anger were also unacceptable, so I decided to discontinue Nasacort. I used the Nasacort for approximately five years and am now back where I started, looking for something safe for treating severe allergies. Sigh....."

• bre...
• August 29, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Please, folks, do not use Nasacort nasal spray. Long-term use caused me to develop cataracts in both my eyes - I'm only 39 years old. My eye doctor has reported an increase in cataracts in younger patients from these terrible chemicals. Please think twice before using!!"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2014

For Allergic Rhinitis "I suffer from indoor allergies, especially during the winter. I also have a cat that I love and will not get rid of just because I am stuffy and blowing my nose in the morning. When Nasacort began being advertised a lot recently due to it now being available over the counter, I decided to try it. I was amazed to find that after just using it once at night (since I feel the worst upon waking up), I woke to open sinuses, and not once did I need to blow my nose! Wow! I have been using it now for about 4 days, and it continues to work fantastically all day. I work in a school, and sometimes the air is so dry and irritating, and I will have sneezing fits. I feel great at work, and my nose and sinuses are never a problem at all during the day."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "My experience was awful. I paid around $40 for this, and it made me nauseous, made my heart pound, and made me feel anxious...all after only one use. Then later there was a crash, and I felt exhausted. It helped slightly with my allergies, but not too much, and NOT worth it."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "After using Nasacort for several weeks, the allergy subsided, but I have completely lost my sense of smell and taste. I stopped using the Nasacort and began just using saline spray and, to my very upsetting dismay, I can still smell nothing! This product has changed my life in such a negative way! I cannot smell the flowers that are now coming up in my garden. I cannot taste the food I am making to see what spices it may need. I cannot smell the perfume that my husband bought me for Christmas. I cannot even tell if something is burning in the oven. This is just a terrible side effect - and one that is not even listed on the packaging!"

• ana...
• October 27, 2008

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have been treated for years for the seasonal allergy I was suffering. I used Nasacort for three days, and my problem has disappeared completely. I am so satisfied with the effect of this medicine that I want to recommend it to everyone who is suffering from a runny nose, seasonal allergy, itching nose, and so on."

• Sei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "My husband took this before he went to bed the other night. Had only used this medicine 1-2 times before. I was woken up to him having a seizure. It seemed like it lasted forever, but it was the scariest thing ever seeing your husband helpless. So far, all tests (bloodwork, CAT scan, and EEG) have come out good. The only thing he did different was take Nasacort that night. I think he had an allergic reaction. I will never let him or anyone I know use this!"

• Ano...
• October 20, 2010

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have horrendous year-round allergies. I take daily allergy prescription medicines and use Nasacort AQ as sort of a 'rescue' allergy medicine when my allergies persist in acting up (and they do/will several times a year). This medicine is magical. It provides almost instantaneous relief where nothing else would. It's quick and easy to use, and the aftertaste isn't particularly bad. I've suffered no ill side effects from using it. I am very grateful for it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am very sensitive to all medications, so I was so happy to try Nasacort. It worked really well for my allergies, but after two weeks of using it, the side effects were awful. Right off the bat, my right eyelid was twitching nonstop. I put up with it since I could finally breathe, but then the heart palpitations started. It got so bad one night that I thought I was having a heart attack and almost passed out while I was driving. As soon as I stopped using Nasacort, the symptoms went away. It also caused anxiety for me. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Hoping there is no permanent damage to my heart!!"

• Gue...
• June 24, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Nasacort does not always work right away and often needs time to build up in your system. I didn't think it worked at first, but I eventually realized it did. It does a pretty good job of opening up my nasal passages that often have severe congestion. It is a lifesaver when I'm sleeping and wake up with horrendous sinus pressure. It works instantaneously. I have had zero side effects. I am prone to anxiety like I'm assuming a lot of other people here. The first day or two I took it, I attributed a faster heartbeat and feeling blue to the Nasacort. It's false correlation due to panic. Please don't be afraid to take this because of side effects read about by other panickers."

• Tex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "My son and I have year-round allergies, and my son's asthma (he's 14) is exacerbated by nasal congestion. I tried everything! Some stuff worked okay, some not at all, but this product is like a miracle. We don't suffer at all from allergies now, and my son's asthma is improved as a result as well. Try it and see. I bet you'll love it."

• Nas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Anyone that typed a good review for this product was paid by the company. I have now tried this product twice, and I can now say that it does not work. It actually has side effects that are not listed: coughing, irritability, more drainage, completely stopped-up nostril. Use at your own risk. Don't say I didn't warn you."

• Sag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Works but, like others, gives me anxiety. I only use this if I absolutely have to, it makes me sneeze and then dries everything up. It also makes me a little dizzy and feel loopy. I’m still trying to find that perfect allergy medication, but it’s been a long road. I would recommend this for occasional usage. I’m a young adult and have had allergies since childhood, but recently my allergies have gotten worse, which is why I take this and other allergy medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "This drug almost killed me. I had every side effect to the extreme. Sleep deprivation led to me being delirious. At the hospital, I went into anaphylactic shock. My heart hasn’t ever fully recovered. Stay away from this rubbish “medicine.”"

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "The side effects from this medication included sinus infection and puffy eyes, cough, and extreme dry mouth. My eyes were so puffy in the morning it was hard to open them. It gave me extreme dry mouth and a bronchitis-type of cough. I didn't realize that the medication was causing the symptoms right away, and I kept taking more of the product. When I realized it was the product that was causing all the symptoms, I stopped taking it. The puffy eyes diminished quickly, but I still have the dry mouth and cough. I would not recommend this product to anyone."

• Sur...
• February 13, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "While using the product for about 2 to 3 weeks, it cured the allergy symptoms but left me with what seemed to be manageable anxiety and lite panic attacks. Even though I have some holistic cures for anxiety (holy basil tea or passion flower drops), the ongoing uneasiness from the drug made me stop. The first day off the medication, I felt odd, the second day I was a little stronger, and the 3rd day I had a real panic attack. I wouldn't suggest the product to anyone who has had 'any anxiety issues' in their life. At least I know I have a strong heart..."

• tly...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 12, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "This is the only medication that worked for me. A lifelong history (50+ years) of my nasal passages swelling up when sleeping or anytime I wasn't upright. I use once a day (at night) one spray in each nostril, and I now can sleep soundly with no stuffiness! No side effects for me, no jitters, etc. My life has improved since using it."

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Took first dose of Nasacort about 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., got up out of the chair, could barely walk. Dizzy, nausea, sick at stomach. Went to bed. After 3 hrs, got up, felt worse. Went to neighbors where could be around someone. After 5 hrs, symptoms began to go away. It has now been 7 hrs 15 mins. Still not back to normal."

• Amb...
• April 21, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am in love with this product. I used to get shots for my allergies, had my tonsils removed, and suffered for years with terrible snoring and feeling absolutely exhausted with dealing with the day-in, day-out problems. I tried so many medications and nothing worked. Two nights of this, and my boyfriend said he came to bed and I was actually breathing through my nose! No snoring, no tossing and turning, a peaceful night in bed. Thank you so, so much! It's already changed my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "My son suffered from allergies for years. I tried allergy shots, Benadryl, and every pill on the market. Nothing worked. The only pill that helped him was Benadryl, but he would get very sleepy. I started using Nasacort, and he hasn't had allergies for over 6 months! I am so happy! Great product!"