any medics/pharmacists ?
26 June 2003, 09:39 PM
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got most of my hayfever under control now - no sneezing, itchy eyes etc. but cant get rid of the runny bunged up nose.
i have tried otrivine(xylometazoline)which works brilliantly but have been advised against this for long term use.
how long is long term?
incidently i have noticed that i you are not supposed to use beconase continuosly for more than a month without seeing your gp if the symptoms persist.
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i have tried otrivine(xylometazoline)which works brilliantly but have been advised against this for long term use.
how long is long term?
incidently i have noticed that i you are not supposed to use beconase continuosly for more than a month without seeing your gp if the symptoms persist.
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28 June 2003, 12:45 PM
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I have been prescribed Flixonase spray, but I thought I saw an ad on TV the other week which gave me the impression that it can be bought over the counter.
28 June 2003, 04:09 PM
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Dont know about Flixonase but I was on Becanase for about 6 months then just stopped taking it.For about a week afterwards I had the most horrendous headaches. Went to my Doc who told me I had to come off it gradually. Went back on it same day and was OK.
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28 June 2003, 11:28 PM
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apparently that is called "rebound" and is a common side effect of staying on these things too long. whats the use of making medications to cure a chronic problem if you cant use them for as long as you have the complaint.
apparently that is called "rebound" and is a common side effect of staying on these things too long. whats the use of making medications to cure a chronic problem if you cant use them for as long as you have the complaint.
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Know a wee bit about drugs, got a pharmacology degree 
The worst that will happen with nasal sprays (I think) is that you will lose your sense of smell!!!
I use a combination of Piriteze one a day allergy tablets and Tesco's nasal spray (cheaper than Beconase, same job). Works a treat, live in Oxfordshire, one of the worst places for hayfever and am less bunged up than I am usually over winter!
Hope that helps
Jim
The worst that will happen with nasal sprays (I think) is that you will lose your sense of smell!!!
I use a combination of Piriteze one a day allergy tablets and Tesco's nasal spray (cheaper than Beconase, same job). Works a treat, live in Oxfordshire, one of the worst places for hayfever and am less bunged up than I am usually over winter!
Hope that helps
Jim