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A member asked:
Is it ok to take a nasal antihistamine and a nasal steroid? or better to switch to a pill form of antihistamine if on a nasal steroid?
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No problem: There is no problem using them together.
Answered 7/25/2012
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Nasal and oral .: Many times both nasal steroids and oral antihistamine are needed for allergies. If you can do with one or the other then this is fine but if most of your problem is nasal obstruction symptoms then the nasal steroid is best but if most of your problems are runny nose and sneezing then oral medication may be best. Both together are stronger and sometimes both are needed.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Dymista: Now there is a medication that contains both a nasal antihistamine (azelastine) and a nasal steroid (fluticasone). It's nice to have choices as each individual may find what works best for them.
Answered 10/23/2017
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