Q. Is it safe to use Flonase daily?
Hello doctor,
I am a 36 year old male. I am allergic to pollen and I seem to get allergic reactions randomly even outside the allergy season. Ever since I started taking Flonase, it has completely eliminated all symptoms. Is this safe? Can I take it every day for the rest of my life? Thanks.
Hello,
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- You are experiencing allergic rhinitis.
- Your allergies due to pollen might be seasonal. Did you try tapering it off when the weather changes?
- The best step would be to determine your allergens. I would suggest patch test first to eliminate potential environmental allergens or receive relative permanent solution against them.
- You have alternative choices like using Claritin (Loratadine), Zyrtec (Cetirizine) or Allegra (Fexofenadine). These should be used once daily and all are antihistamines.
- Flonase (Fluticasone propionate nasal spray) is a nasal steroid and I am afraid that you may have to use it as far as the allergens are around.
- Try using the alternative treatments while obtaining a patch test, that way you will avoid taking Flonase.
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