does anyone know if you can continue to use nasal steroid - Allergies Message Board

filly1 · 04-16-2008, 05:04 PM

spray all year long and even longer? I have both Vasomotor and Allergic Rhinitis; i was controlled well with antihistamines until Azatadine was discontinued; i took it for 23 years without problems and it worked well; now my allergies are out of control; i use Nasocort and Claritin,which i find to be almost useless. i appreciate any input. thank you.

niknak77 · 04-16-2008, 05:29 PM

I take Flonase 2x a day all year long. I agree with you on the Claritin. My doctor suggested Zyrtec, so I guess I will give that a try, hope it works. The Flonase works great; it helps with the inflammation and I don't get as many sinus headaches.

gcsjr · 04-17-2008, 03:46 AM

I've been using a nasal steroid spray year 'round for almost 7 years with no significant issues (although I'm on Rhinocort, not Nasacort) - definitely try the Zyrtec, it seems to work much better than Claritin.

Liamsmom · 04-17-2008, 05:12 AM

If you decide to use zyrtec please read the WHOLE hand out. On page 4 I believe there is a whole section regarding the less than usual side effects. That my son experience like anxiety depression etc. he's 6.
I would stick with benedryl if I were you

good luck but be sure to read the pamphlet

jbsim · 04-18-2008, 09:14 PM

I use Flonase and Zyrtec. I feel as if I have no allergies at all! But I am going to have to start splitting my 10mg zyrtec in half. It makes me so tired I have a hard time staying awake.