Flonase vs Zetonna
 | Flonase |  | Zetonna |  |
| Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round, allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages. | Ciclesonide is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms of the nose such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages. | |||
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Reviews
| Add Flonase review Stuffiness definitely decreased within 2 weeks of use, however not completely. After about 4 months of use I started smelling fumes/smoke - not all the time, but several times a day. At first, I really thought it was smoke, but after about a week I figured it out - something was wrong. I continued to smell fumes/smoke for about 3 1/2 weeks. Then, I started to smell bacon and have now smelled bacon on and off all day for about 3 weeks. I finally got into see an ENT yesterday and was advised to STOP Fluticasone immediately and saline spray as well. The ENT indicated that fluticasone has alcohol and cause extreme drying and combined with the saline wash uber extreme drying to the sinuses - he sighted ( sorry it's gross) scabs inside my nose up high near the sinus cavity ( which I can't see or feel), which indicate dryness. I will have a CT scan this week, to determine the true extent of what is going on. I have stopped fluticasone and saline spray. This seems to have a very strong stimulant effect. I take it in the morning, but I am wide awake and reading books at 1am. This started about a week after I started Flonase to help with an inflamed ear (won't drain). My concern is not sleeping is not healthy. | Add Zetonna review This medication burns terribly when I use it. It makes my eyes water from the burning sensation in my nose. I have tried various different distances and angels to no avail. I dont know how much longer I will be able to tolerate it. I thought it might go away after a few uses but it is awful every time. I have followed all of the directions and even gone back to have my doctor watch me to ensure i was administering it correctly. Yikes! It is painful! Before using zetonna nasl, I would often get sick. After using it for a few months I felt a lot better. Only complaints I really have is how it dries you up and you have to squirt it up your nose. I can now breathe easier, I don't get sick as often, and my sinuses rarely feel clogged. | |||
