What is Azelastine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AzelastineBrand:
Azelastine is an antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. As a nasal spray it is used to relieve seasonal allergies. As an ophthalmic preparation it is used to treat itching of the eye associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
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How do members experience Azelastine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic rhinitis | 107 | 29 | |
| Seasonal allergy | 97 | 23 | |
| Non-allergic rhinitis | 26 | 9 | |
| Nasal congestion | 5 | 10 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 5 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bad taste in mouth | 6 | |
| Bitter taste | 4 | |
| Nosebleeds (epistaxis) | 4 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 | |
| Burning sensation in sinuses | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 20 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 41 |
Member evaluations
thjuland
evaluated on May 02, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for seasonal allergy: Major
- Side effects: None
m
MaineGuy
evaluated on Sep 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for allergic rhinitis: Slight
- Side effects: None
Lucky Tex
evaluated on Aug 15, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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