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Can Nasacort Be Taken While On Beta Blockers?
Question: I have a stopped up nose and sinus head acke; I take a Beta Blocker and cholesterol lowering medicine and am 73 years old...can I take an over the counter Nose spray like Nasacort or
Flonase?
Flonase?
Brief Answer:
A short course is ok if blood pressure is well control. Monitor blood pres
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
If your blood pressure is well controlled, I would be OK to use Flonase for a short while (less than two weks) while properly monitoring your blood pressure. If it falls too low, you would to gradually stop the drug. Taking it for a short while being cautious of any side effects or unusual feeling is ok.
Thanks and kind regards. Please, feel free asking further questions in case of need. Wishing you good health.
Dr Bain
A short course is ok if blood pressure is well control. Monitor blood pres
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
If your blood pressure is well controlled, I would be OK to use Flonase for a short while (less than two weks) while properly monitoring your blood pressure. If it falls too low, you would to gradually stop the drug. Taking it for a short while being cautious of any side effects or unusual feeling is ok.
Thanks and kind regards. Please, feel free asking further questions in case of need. Wishing you good health.
Dr Bain
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