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Nasal steroid sprays may trigger migraines

March 03, 2009
According to new research, people who suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) who use nasal steroid sprays to control their stuffy noses may be increasing their risk of having a migraine. Scientists at the University of Prague found an unexpected cluster of 38 cases of migraine suspected to be related to the use of intranasal corticosteroids. The drugs used in these cases included fluticasone, beclomethasone, budesonide, mometasone, flunisolide, and triamcinolone.  Read more »

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Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem
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...approach to treating allergic rhinitis. Nasalid (flunisolide) led the way. Vancenase... Read more »

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Corticosteroids overdose
...acetate Dexamethasone sodium phosphate Diflorasone acetonide Diflorasone diacetate Flunisolide Fluocinolone acetonide Fluocinonide Fluocinolone acetonide ... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...(Flonase, Flounce, generic). Approved for children over age 4.Beclomethasone (Beconase, Vancenase), flunisolide (Nasalide), and budesonide (Rhinocort). Approved for children over age 6.Side... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis
...3.Fluticasone (Flonase, Flounce). Approved for children over age 4.Beclomethasone (Beconase, Vancenase), flunisolide (Nasalide), and budesonide (Rhinocort). Approved for children over age 6.Side... Read more »
Asthma Treatment
...chronic symptoms)Inhaled CorticosteroidsBeclomethasoneQVARInhalerBudesonidePulmicortInhaler, nebulizerFlunisolideAeroBidInhalerFluticasoneFloventInhalerFluticasone /... Read more »
Asthma in Adults: Long-Term Relief Medications
...steroids include fluticasone (Flovent), budesonide (Pulmicort), triamcinolone (Azmacort and others), and flunisolide (AeroBid). In general, these newer steroids are more powerful than the older... Read more »

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......medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting flunisolide. Though unlikely, it... Read more »

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Flunisolide is used to help prevent asthma symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. For... Read more »

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Flunisolide is used to help prevent asthma symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. For... Read more »

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...controlled with inhaled corticosteroids (e.g., flunisolide, fluticasone) and occasional use... Read more »