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A member asked:

Does flonase side effects include sinus pain???? i took flonase last night this morning woke up with sinus pain. i have no mucus.

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

May cause headaches: Flonase can cause headaches and nasal burning.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 9/16/2014

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