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Having Anxiety And Blurred Vision After Taking Flonase For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Should I Reduce The Dosage?


I have eustachian tube disfunction. I'm taking Flonase - one in each nostril morning and night - but I feel it's giving me anciety sometimes and blurred vision.

What's better sudafed or claritin as an alternative?


Also if I cut the flonase dose in half, will it still be effective and reduce the apparent side effects???


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Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Flonase is a steroid spray, which- if used for a long time- will increase your chances of having bacterial/fungal infection of upper respiratory tract.

Azelastin Nasal spray, along with a combination of montelukast + levoceterizine/fexofenadine would be the ideal treatment. Also, a 10-days' course of nasal decongestant spray and steam inhalation through nose will do wonders.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.

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Having Anxiety And Blurred Vision After Taking Flonase For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Should I Reduce The Dosage?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Flonase is a steroid spray, which- if used for a long time- will increase your chances of having bacterial/fungal infection of upper respiratory tract. Azelastin Nasal spray, along with a combination of montelukast + levoceterizine/fexofenadine would be the ideal treatment. Also, a 10-days course of nasal decongestant spray and steam inhalation through nose will do wonders. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised. In case of any further queries, revert back to me THROUGH DIRECT PREMIUM QUERY (Paid), addressed to me personally. You will receive- almost immediately- my response in great details. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE all doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Fond regards and have a nice day Dr. Rakesh Karanwal