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A member asked:

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?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: Anyone of the above will be okay.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/15/2015

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