Question 1

is lidocaine nasal spray still made?

Accepted Answer

By compounding: I do not think it is commercially available but can be produced by a custom compounding pharmacy if your physician feels it is an appropriate drug for you.

Question 2

can nasonex (mometasone) nasal spray cause migraines?

Accepted Answer

Can cause Headaches: Nasonex (mometasone) is known to cause Headache quite frequently which are not typical of Migraine

Question 3

meperidine - is it still used to stop migraines, or do people just use that nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic pain med: Meperidine (demerol) is a narcotic pain med used to treat acute, postoperative, or sometimes chronic pain. Migraine pain may be treated with meperidine. This is not in the class of 'abortive' migraine meds designed to stop a migraine from coming on (such as Imitrex (sumatriptan) and other triptans).  Meperidine may cause sedation and carries a risk of addiction but is effective for moderate pain.

Question 4

what are the side effects of imitrex (sumatriptan) nasal spray for migraines?

Accepted Answer

Minor and major: There are many potential side effects,  usually minor and local and some major. As a general principle, the stronger the medicine one takes, the increased  potential for side effects. Imitrex is quite a  strong medication- caution if over 50 years, arrhythmia,  taking additional medications like ssri (celexa, prozac). More details at:
http://www.Medicinenet.Com/sumatriptan-nasal_spray/article.Htm.

Question 5

steroid nasal spray helps my eustachian tube dysfunction but i can't take it because it causes migraines. is there something else that will help?

Accepted Answer

: Need more information re: "eustachian tube dysfunction", but if what is meant is a blocking of hearing (like after being in a swimming pool), it is probably not coming from an inflammatory source.  See an ENT specialist in case it is secondary to "ear wax buildup".  Mineral oil can moisten hard wax and improve the wax buildup, decreasing hearing problems.

Question 6

what does rynase aqua nasal spray do?

Accepted Answer

Rynase Aqua: Or rhinocort aqua, is a moisturized steroid nasal spray , used mainly to treat/control allergic/inflammatory conditions of the nasal cavity, active ingredient is budesonide, it is only a prescription strength medicine

Question 7

what is the best way to stop using nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Nasal spray: If it is otc nasal spray, see an allergist asap, if it is a prescribed nasal spray, consult an allergist about allergy shots.They may provide you with relief and minimize your dependence on medications.

Question 8

does nasal spray contains mercury ?

Accepted Answer

Which nasal sprays : Do u mean? Otc ones? Nasal steroids? The live virus influenza vaccine that is a nasal spray does not contain thimerosol (mercury). Thimerosol is used in multi-dose vial of injectable vaccine to prevent contamination & growth of bacteria or fungi. Apparently some nasal decongestants do contain thimerosol.

Question 9

addicted to nasal spray, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See allergist: It is very easy to become "addicted" to the otc nasal sprays that contain oxymetazoline that are in afrin, neosyneprhine, etc.  This is called rhinitis medicamentosa. Treatment can be challenging but through prescription nasal sprays and sometimes prednisone, an allergist or ENT doctor can assist you in getting off that spray!

Question 10

has anyone used astelin nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I prescribe it to my patients quite often. I recommend it for patients that have allergic rhinitis and/or nasal congestion - often in conjunction with a nasal steroid spray.  Together, they can work quite well for nasal symptoms of rhinitis.

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