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Nasal Steriods?

Discussion in 'Your Living Room' started by Donamo, Jan 8, 2021.

  1. Donamo

    Donamo Active Member

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    I suffer from a severely runny nose quite often, especially when it is windy, cold or both.

    I sometimes take a Zyrtec (Cetirizine) liquid at night and Allegra (fexoffenadrine) in the morning before golf but it doesn't work very well.

    I was thinking of trying a nasal steroid like Nasacort Allergy but I am a bit leery due to our shared MD issues.

    This constant runny nose is a PIA and I have to try something. Anyone here tried the steroid sprays like Nasacort?
     
  2. Kevinb003

    Kevinb003 Active Member

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    I use Nasacort...no issues. I use it with Claritin also.
     
  3. Joney

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    I use Nasacort and don’t have any issues.
     
  4. Donamo

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    OK, thank you! I have some on the way.
     
  5. redwing1951

    redwing1951 Well-Known Member

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    Try Allegra D it really works well. You have to ask for it because it is kept locked up behind the counter. Much better than plain Allegra.
     
  6. Donamo

    Donamo Active Member

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    Well, as I understand it and please correct me if I am wrong, the D stands for decongestant and decongestants have a "rebound" affect - i.e. if you take them on a regular basis, they make things worse.

    This is just my understanding from Googling.
     
  7. redwing1951

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    Yes the d stands for decongestant. I take it on an as need basis... when my head feels like it might explode and my drippy nose needs to be stopped. I would not know about the rebound affect because I don't use it more than a 48 hour period. I just know it works well for me.
     
  8. Autumninthefall

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    Flonase(generic)
     

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