Question 1

is astelin (azelastine) allergy spray addictive or not?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not provoke a physiological addiction like narcotics for example.

Question 2

i have a weird smell internally in my nose thats hard to describe. i have allergies. i saw an allergist and was prescribed nasacort & azelastine which helped it for a while but now its back. what could it be???

Accepted Answer

Cacosmia: You may be suffering from chronic sinusitis or a related condition. Inflammation and/or infection within the sinuses or nasal cavity can lead to this symptom. This may be associated with your allergies. If you have symptoms of sinus pressure/pain, drainage from the nose (front or back), I would recommend seeing an ENT for evaluation.

Question 3

i have seasonal allergies, i take qnasl. but am still sneezing. added on azelastine nasal, in which order should i use these meds?

Accepted Answer

Nasal sprays: These sprays have different mechanisms of action in treating allergic rhinitis and can be used once or twice a day without interactions. However I recommend spacing them out so that an interval of an hour or so transpires before using the other spray. Your pharmacist can be very helpful in instructing you on using these sprays.

Question 4

can you get cataracts for using azelastine 0.1 % nasal spray daily during the allergy seasons (~3 months)?

Accepted Answer

: Azelastine is histamine 1 receptor antagonist. It’s side effects are drowsiness, and bitter taste in mouth. Less common are nosebleeds, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, eye pain, eye redness, rapid heart beat, and trouble breathing. I did not find cataract being caused by azelastine in literature. Periodic eye exam should be done as part of regular healthcare. Hope it helps.

Question 5

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4 lns enlarged in upper neck for 2 yrs. achey/painful. seen 2 docs & had 2 us. docs say they're enlarged/reactive, mayb allergies. on flonase, claritn & azelastine. y haven't they suggested biopsy since lymphoma cant b ruled out w/o biopsy?

Accepted Answer

: Lymph nodes of 2 year duration and they do not get bigger and you are still fine at this time except localized pain so it is unlikely lymphoma or any other malignant disease.

Question 6

saline nasal allergy spray called asteoto. it's main ingredient is azelastine hcl. could that show up on my drug test?

Accepted Answer

No, but sedating: Tons of meds cause false-positive results in drug tests. It depends on the actual testing reagents. Here's just one ex: http://www.pharmacologyweekly.com/articles/drug-classes-cause-false-positive-urine-drug-screen. Be honest reporting all meds, even if they won't show. Your antihistamine drops are considered sedating, so may be prohibited if you are a pilot/ATC. Consider montelukast. Works well.

Question 7

will azelastine nasal spray for allergies prevent or affect ovulation? currently prescribed it for my bad allergies and currently trying to conceive

Accepted Answer

Won't affect : Ovulation, but if you conceive, better use it with caution, it's category C, meaning animal studies showed risk to  fetus but no human studies available, other nasal sprays are safer with pregnancy as budesonide, ask your doctor about, wish you luck

Question 8

my allergies is keeping me stuffed up with a bad cough my doc gave me astelin nose spray and i take zyrtec (cetirizine)  my chest has never been this bad.

Accepted Answer

It's tree season: Welcome to a bad tree allergy season!  consider seeing a board certified allergist for appropriate evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

i have severe allergies  was perscribed astelin nose spray & eye drops zyrtec (cetirizine) ventolin inhaler duo neb its not that effective add anything?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids: You may benefit from addition of corticosteroids to your treatment.

Question 10

whats use of azelastine?

Accepted Answer

Nasal antihistamine: It is an antihistamine nasal spray used to treat allergic rhinitis.

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Is astelin (azelastine) allergy spray addictive or not?

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I have a weird smell internally in my nose thats hard to describe. i have allergies. i saw an allergist and was prescribed nasacort & azelastine which helped it for a while but now its back. what could it be???

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I have seasonal allergies, i take qnasl. but am still sneezing. added on azelastine nasal, in which order should i use these meds?

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Can you get cataracts for using azelastine 0.1 % nasal spray daily during the allergy seasons (~3 months)?

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25female 4 lns enlarged in upper neck for 2 yrs. achey/painful. seen 2 docs & had 2 us. docs say they're enlarged/reactive, mayb allergies. on flonase, claritn & azelastine. y haven't they suggested biopsy since lymphoma cant b ruled out w/o biopsy?

A member asked:

Saline nasal allergy spray called asteoto. it's main ingredient is azelastine hcl. could that show up on my drug test?

A member asked:

Will azelastine nasal spray for allergies prevent or affect ovulation? currently prescribed it for my bad allergies and currently trying to conceive

A member asked:

My allergies is keeping me stuffed up with a bad cough my doc gave me astelin nose spray and i take zyrtec (cetirizine) my chest has never been this bad.

A member asked:

I have severe allergies was perscribed astelin nose spray & eye drops zyrtec (cetirizine) ventolin inhaler duo neb its not that effective add anything?

A member asked:

Whats use of azelastine?

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