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Has anyone that has used Flonase got cataracts? I have them because of it and nasonex. Are there any class actions against the makers of this? I would not have used it if I had known. ## Have the doctors definitively tied your cataracts to the medications? We have had other posts on here about vision issues developing from people using these types of medications. The problem, however, is proving they are what caused it. And no, I'm sorry, but I know of no class action suits in regards to this. ## My eye surgeon said they were definately caused by steroids and the only one I have used is flonase. She said she could tell by the location of my cataracts, they are posterior and can only be caused by steroid use. If enough people have this kind, I would think it could be proven. ## i hav...

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fluticasone propionate ## Question: Is it okay / safe to take Dristan Cold tablets and at the same time use Fluticasone Propionate? ## MY WIFE IS SUFFERING FROM SNEEZING AND NOSE CLOSING PROBLEM AND SHE USE FLUTICASOANE NASAL SPRAY BP .I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS SIDE EFFECT AND HOW SHE RELIEF FROM THIS DISEASE ## Flonase is used to relieve allergies. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nasal irritation, headache, nausea, and an odd taste in your mouth. Joe, I would suggest not combining it with any other medications, with your physician's approval. Som, Has she consulted a doctor? It sounds like she may be suffering from allergies. Is she on any other medications?

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Prescribed hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg for hypertension. Took for 1st 3 months with no problems outside of frequent urination which is to be expected. It has been working to lower my good pressure, so I was given another 3 month prescription. A week after I begin this batch, I started to suffer from all sorts of illnesses. First it was a stuffy nose, slightly sore throat (lasted approx. 3 days), & red itchy eyes. This lasted week, then stuffy nose turned to runny nose & it felt like something was running down back of throat. This lasted for about a 1-1/2 weeks, but midway through had shortness of breathe & felt like something was sitting on my chest at night. Then everything but shortness of breathe subsided, but I then developed a terrible cough with a squeak at the end and ...

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Can Flonase cause a false positive for cocaine? ## I'm a Nurse practitioner and Yes, I have heard several of my patients that tested positive in hair drug screenings for cocaine - when I KNOW they haven't been doing drugs of any kind. It hasn't been an issue for urine drug screenings, just the hair drug screenings come back positive. The manufacturer neither "denies nor reports" any known false positives for cocaine in hair testing. I think they are trying to find answers too. ## I took Flonase for one day. How long will Flonase show up in your urine if you are drug tested with a urinalysis? I'm also taking a ZPak antibiotic currently. Will either of these drugs show up in a UA for something? If so, how long after I stop taking them will they NOT BE DETECTABLE in...

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I went to the E.R. on Sun night for a migraine and they ended prescribing amox/k clav 875/125, 1x every 12 hrs. & flonase spray for sinnitius & something about slanted ear or something to do with ears. Now what my concern is, it is now Thursday and i've taken as prescribed. However since the 2nd day of dosing my symptoms went from (only the doctor noticed them and then treated to) me being miserable with sinuses either running/foamy, to feeling like bees built a hive. & my eyes either water like a faucet or they feel gooey in the inner corners while eyelashes feel like spider legs. Also noticed inside the inner corner of my eye behind the tear duct all through the corner it's reddish with yellow spots. Is this anything that i need to return to my doctor for or will t...

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In a point of care urinalysis, I tested positive for phenobarbitol. I was taking flonase/afrin and over -the counter cold medication at the time of the test. can any of these medications cause a false positive in a point of care urinalysis? ## No, there is nothing among the medications you listed that is known to cause a false positive for the barbiturate Phenobarbital. Were you taking anything else? ## CITALOPRAM, ALPRAZOLAM AND CENESTIN--DAILY. MIRAPEX (OCCASIONALLY), ZOLPIDEM (RARELY), LIDODENRM LIDOCAINe ADHESIVE PATCHES OCCASIONALLY fLONASE AND /OR AFRIN NASAL SPRAYS, SUDAFED AND POSSIBLY ZITRTOMAX FOR BRONCHITIS (FOR 5 DAYS). i DISCUSSED MY SITUATION WITH ANOTHER ONE OF MY LONG-TERM PHSYICIANS OF RECORD WHO COULDN'TTHINKD AF ANYTHING ELSE PRESCRIBED THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FA...

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I was recovering from bronchitis and a severe cold and had been taking over-thecounter anti-haistmaines as wel as flonase and/or afrin nasal spray. I was seeing a pain management specialist for severe arthritis and degenerative cervical disc disease with nerve impingement cauing severe pain to radiate down my arms and into my hands. I had always been meticulous about medications that were prescribed for this as well as other conditions. I have never abused drugs in any way and had an excellent history in terms of passing every random urinalysis which I had taken since the year 2000. I used to have to go to a hospital for the urinalysis. Then the doctor starting doine a point of care UA in-office which told him the results of the urinalysis before he even saw me for my 3 month check ups....

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2 YEARS I TESTED POSITIVE FOR PHENOBARBITOL IN A POINT OF CARE IN-OFFICE URINALYSIS. I HAVE NEVER TAKEN PHENOBARBITOL--I KNOW THAT IT IS DANGEROUS AND RARELY PRESCRIBED. AS I HAD REQUESTED ALONGWITH MY PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN THE WRITTEN AND OFFICIAL PRINT OUT OF THE POINT-OF-CARE UA. WHEN I ASKED FOR CONFIRMATION WITH A GC/MS (AS DID MY PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN) WHICH I KNOW TO BE INFALLIBLE, THE PHYSICIAN DID NOT CONFIRM TEST WITH A GC/MS WHICH I ASKED HIM TO DO. (hE SAID HE HAD, BUT COULD NOT PRODUCE THE REPORT OR THE NAME OF THE LAB THAT DID THE TEST. NOR WAS I CHARGED FOR A SEPARATE LAB TEST WHICH HAD BEEN THE CASE IN THE PAST BEFORE THIS PHYSICIAN STARTED TO DO THE POINT OF CARE UAS. I HAVE BEEN A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND KNOW THAT POINT OF CARE URINALYSIS ARE PR...