A 47-year-old member asked:
Is flonase an antihistamine?
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Dr. Pablo Arangoanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 26 years experience
No: Flonase is a type of intranasal topical steroid spray. It's very effective and safe in dealing with the symptoms of rhinitis, but has a different mechanism of action.
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Dr. Brian Affleckanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
No: Flonase is a nasal steroid spray. It is often used in conjunction with an antihistamine. The most commonly used antihistamines today are the non-sedating antihistamines: claritin, Allegra and zyrtec. Each of these had a generic drug available, too.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Flonase: Flonase is an intranasal corticosteroid spray. It is not an antihistamine. It is used to treat conditions like hay fever or allergic rhinitis.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Apr 5, 2021
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