Question 1

whats use of azelastine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

please describe the medication: astelin (azelastine)?

Accepted Answer

Nasal Allergy Spray: Astelin(azelastine nasal) is indicated for treatment of seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis) as a nasal spray, twice/day. It helps with treatment of post nasal drip. It is non-habit forming and approved for long term use. It is in most insurance plan's formulary and i commonly use it for treatment of allergies, congestion and cough.

Question 3

is azelastine addictive?

Accepted Answer

Azalastine: Its a nasal spray
One can and, not only to this nasal  spray
but other sprays as well want to have every night

Question 4

azelastine seems very safe.  will it be over-the-counter in the future?

Accepted Answer

Otc: That is up to the FDA but seems likely

Question 5

can you use astelin (azelastine) daily? does it cause rebound congestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and NO: Yes you can use Astelin daily, and no it does not cause rebound congestion, or rhinitis medicamentosa.  Unlike steroid nasal sprays, you don't have to use it daily to see an effect.  It works best using twice per day.

Question 6

is there a cheaper substitute/alternative to astelin (azelastine)? even with my insurance coverage, astelin (azelastine) costs $60/bottle which lasts about a month.

Accepted Answer

Cheaper substititue: Have you tried OTC Neti Pot Normal Saline nasal rinse, or oral antihistamine like Allegra, Claritin and Zyrtec?  Flonase inhaler is cheaper,  but it is steroid and may takes 1-2 weeks to get maximum effect.

Question 7

what are azelastine and fluticasone?

Accepted Answer

Nasal sprays: Azelastine- a nasal antihistamine spray.  This is like claritin/fexofenadine and should not make one sleepy

fluticasone- a nasal steroid spray.  This is usually intended to decrease the symptoms of nasal allergies.

While the main indications for both relate to nasal congestion related to allergies, sometimes docs give them for things like ear dysfunction.

Question 8

will azelastine flush out my sinuses?

Accepted Answer

Nasal antihistamine: No, that medication is not meant to flush out of the sinuses. It is used to treat allergies and is sprayed onto the nasal mucosa which limits running nose, sneezing, and congestion. If you want to flush out your nose and sinuses, use nasal saline, Neto Pot or a commercial rinse kit.

Question 9

which is stronger: astelin (azelastine) or patanase?

Accepted Answer

Have to try : Both are antihistamine nasal sprays, and both are effective. However, many people find that one works better than the other for them. The only way to tell which works best for you is to try each one for a month and compare.

Question 10

can you take nasonex (mometasone) and azelastine safely?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nasonex (mometasone) is a topical nasal steroid and azelastine is an antihistamine and as a matter of fact, there is now a topical nasal spray that possesses both of these types of medications in a single nasal spray.  It is therefore safe to take these together particularly if you have allergic rhinitis.

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Azelastine seems very safe. will it be over-the-counter in the future?

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Can you use astelin (azelastine) daily? does it cause rebound congestion?

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Is there a cheaper substitute/alternative to astelin (azelastine)? even with my insurance coverage, astelin (azelastine) costs $60/bottle which lasts about a month.

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What are azelastine and fluticasone?

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Will azelastine flush out my sinuses?

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