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Azelastine

Azelastine

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Azelastine is a nasal preparation which is a kind of ears, nose, throat agents.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Astelin • Optilast • Rhinolast

Side Effects

Common

Sleepiness
Headache
Nausea
Weight gain
Nose bleeds
Cough
Dizziness
Bitter/acid taste in mouth
Eye pain
Itchy rash
Fatigue
Itching or burning
Burning eyes
Bloody nose
Blurred vision
Runny nose
Cloudy or blurred vision
Sore or burning eyes
Itchy skin

Treats

Rhinitis
3.6
110 reviews
Hay fever
3.5
151 reviews
Allergic conjunctivitis
3.3
21 reviews
Nonallergic rhinitis
3.3
7 reviews

Related questions

A 33-year old asked:

Whats use of azelastine?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: astelin (azelastine)?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is azelastine addictive?

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A member asked:

Azelastine seems very safe. Will it be over-the-counter in the future?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can you use astelin (azelastine) daily? Does it cause rebound congestion?

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A 45-year old male asked:

Is there a cheaper substitute/alternative to Astelin (azelastine)? Even with my insurance coverage, Astelin (azelastine) costs $60/bottle which lasts about a month.

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A 40-year old asked:

What are azelastine and fluticasone?

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A male asked:

Will azelastine flush out my sinuses?

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A 35-year old asked:

Which is stronger: astelin (azelastine) or patanase?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can you take nasonex (mometasone) and azelastine safely?

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A 51-year old female asked:

What are the differences between patanase and astelin (azelastine)? Is one considered more effective than another?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Can I take loratadine before taking azelastine and flonase?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Difference between Astelin (azelastine) w/ Flonase and Dymista? Is Dymista stronger?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Can regular use of Azelastine HCL raise blood pressure?

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A 56-year old male asked:

Is Azelastine or Flonase better for swollen/inflamed Turbinates?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can you tell me about post nasal drip and azelastine and fluticasone?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Chronic rhinitis for 2 years. Tried everything. Worst symptom = thick mucus PND. Would Azelastine spray be worth a go? How long to test it for?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is astelin (azelastine) allergy spray addictive or not?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is azelastine and fluticasone effective for post nasal drip?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it safe to take astelin (azelastine) pregnant or breastfeeding?

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A 33-year old male asked:

I have bad post nasal drip. I started using azelastine as two sprays in the morning and Veramyst as two sprays in the evening. But no improvement. ?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Can azelastine Hcl nasal solution be used at the same time as ipratropium bromide nasal solution?

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A 48-year old female asked:

I use astelin (azelastine) and flonase. Which should I spray into my nose first for best results?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Should you inhale with nose at the same time as you take your Allergodil (azelastine) spray?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I have seasonal allergies, I take Qnasl. But am still sneezing. Added on azelastine nasal, in which order should I use these meds?

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A 40-year old male asked:

The dr. prescribed azelastine and fluticasone nasal sprays. 1. can i use both at the same time? 2. if not, how long do i wait between each?

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A 58-year old female asked:

The dr. Prescribed azelastine and fluticasone nasal sprays. 1. Can I use both at the same time? 2. If not, how long do I wait between each?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Can azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray cause blood pressure?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I been using azelastine and i always have the bitter taste and swallow it. is it ok? is there harm swallowing it? when i spray its alot hard to use

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A 26-year old female asked:

Bad congestion ! Was sick two months ago w cold & seems to be back! Took Allegra (fexofenadine) ... Prednisone ... Azelastine HCl ..,fluticasone nothing works! Help!

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