Question 1

is it safe to alternate mometasone and fluticasone intranasal sprays?

Accepted Answer

Yes but why?: They are nearly identical in effectiveness except that fluticasone has a rose water odor which is not tolerated by a few. If you want to use up your nasal steroid , that's fine but there is otherwise no reason to alternate them.

Question 2

how do asthma oral steroids compare? budesonide versus fluticasone, mometasone etc.

Accepted Answer

Not Fair Question: Everybody's genetics are different, so response to steroids between everybody is different. There are charts to show potency on each individual steroid. The most important thing is to find the right medical therapy to get your asthma under control...Not the low dose of inhaled corticosteroid or the type used. Oral steroids are much more dangerous with higher side effects.

Question 3

i am taking nasonex (mometasone) my insurance won't cover that any longer they suggest nasacort aq or fluticasone or flunisolide. can i switch and to which one?

Accepted Answer

YES: Anyone of the above will be okay.

Question 4

why do some people do not respond at all to corticosteroid nasal sprays( fluticasone,mometasone)? do steroids fail to reduce inflammation in such people?does it also mean that steroid would be unable to cause any side effect in such bodies/people?

Accepted Answer

: It doesn’t mean that the steroids are not decreasing inflammation. It could mean that there is another etiology for the symptoms. For example, if a nasal polyp is causing the symptoms, the polyp may need to be removed to treat the symptoms. So, if the nasal steroids are not helping, see an ear/nose/throat specialist for evaluation/treatment. Best of luck to you!

Question 5

i have tried fluticasone and mometasone furoate nasal spray for 2-3 months many times. but no relief at all in my post nasal drip. whereas antihistamine like cetrizine/loratadine relieves symptoms immediately in a day or so. why my body is like that?

Accepted Answer

Why? : Everyone is different.  Go to uptodate.com and read about steroid and antihistamines for post nasal drip etc. then discuss with your team. The body is complex and every one is different. Mostly because our genes are different.

Question 6

is the fluticasone available over counter?

Accepted Answer

No: Due to potential adverse side effects seen with using higher potency corticosteroids, treatment should be monitored by a doctor.

Question 7

how do you discontinue nasonex (mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

Stop it: You don't need to taper it, you can just stop it, but before you do, you need to consult with the doctor who prescribed it, you may need it long term if you are suffering from year round nasal problems.

Question 8

can i take nasonex (mometasone) with buckleys?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although there are several Buckley's preparations with varying ingredients, nasonex (mometasone) is safe to take with otc cough formulations in general.

Question 9

which is better nasonex (mometasone) or omanaris?

Accepted Answer

Same efficacy: There is little, if any difference.  One may be better tolerated than the other.  The best one is the one you will use faithfully as nasal steroids have to be used daily for maximum efficacy.

Question 10

which is stronger? fonase or nasonex (mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

About the same: Topical nasal steroids have about equal efficacy (activity) and safety.  Flonase (fluticasone) and Nasonex (mometasone) are about the same.  It depends on what your physician gets into the habit of using.  Also some patients prefer one over the other because one of the two topical sprays is less irritating.   There is little evidence that one is better than the other.

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Is it safe to alternate mometasone and fluticasone intranasal sprays?

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How do asthma oral steroids compare? budesonide versus fluticasone, mometasone etc.

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I am taking nasonex (mometasone) my insurance won't cover that any longer they suggest nasacort aq or fluticasone or flunisolide. can i switch and to which one?

A member asked:

Why do some people do not respond at all to corticosteroid nasal sprays( fluticasone,mometasone)? do steroids fail to reduce inflammation in such people?does it also mean that steroid would be unable to cause any side effect in such bodies/people?

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I have tried fluticasone and mometasone furoate nasal spray for 2-3 months many times. but no relief at all in my post nasal drip. whereas antihistamine like cetrizine/loratadine relieves symptoms immediately in a day or so. why my body is like that?

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Is the fluticasone available over counter?

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How do you discontinue nasonex (mometasone)?

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Can i take nasonex (mometasone) with buckleys?

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Which is better nasonex (mometasone) or omanaris?

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Which is stronger? fonase or nasonex (mometasone)?

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