Nasonex (Cont.)

Nasonex Effects

Nasonex has been evaluated in several different studies for treating nasal allergies. In these studies, Nasonex helped reduce a runny nose, nasal stuffiness, itching, and sneezing. In some cases, Nasonex began working as quickly as within 11 hours of the first dose. Studies have also shown that Nasonex is effective at preventing nasal allergy symptoms when the medication is started two to four weeks before an anticipated allergy season.
 
Nasonex has also been studied for treating nasal polyps. In two studies, Nasonex was shown to help decrease nasal congestion and the severity of the polyps.
 

When and How to Take Nasonex

Some general considerations for when and how to take Nasonex include the following:
 
  • Nasonex comes in nasal spray form. It is usually taken once or twice a day, depending on whether it is used to treat allergies or polyps.
     
  • Be sure to shake your Nasonex bottle well before each use.
     
  • Blow your nose before each Nasonex dose. Breathe in gently while spraying Nasonex into your nose. Do not try to inhale the Nasonex spray or breathe in too deeply, as Nasonex works when in comes in contact with the inside surfaces of the nose (not the throat or lungs).
     
  • Avoid aiming the spray toward the wall that separates your nostrils (in the middle of your nose, called the nasal septum). Spraying Nasonex toward the nasal septum increases the risk of nosebleeds. Some people find it easiest to avoid this by holding the bottle in the opposite hand (by using the right hand to spray into the left nostril, and vise versa).
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Nasonex will not work if you stop taking it.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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