Nasonex (mometasone furoate monohydrate) is a prescription nasal spray indicated for the prevention and alleviation of symptoms associated with both indoor and outdoor nasal allergies. This medication can also be used to treat abnormal nasal growths (polyps) and is administered into each nostril once daily as prescribed by your doctor. If you experience any side effects while taking Nasonex, talk with your doctor.
Flu-like Symptoms
While using Nasonex, you can experience mild to moderate flu-like symptoms as a side effect of treatment. These symptoms can include nausea, sore throat, cough, muscle aches or excessive fatigue. The development of flu-like symptoms typically diminishes with recurrent use of this medication. Contact your doctor if you develop a fever or if flu-like symptoms become persistent or severe.
Nasal Irritation
Nasal irritation can occur as a side effect of Nasonex treatment in certain patients. You can experience a tingly or burning sensation within your nostrils after administering a dose of this medication. You may also notice that your nasal passageways are dry or itchy, which can cause you to sneeze or scratch at your nose. Certain patients develop small, painful skin lesions within one or both nostrils as a result of using this medication, warn health professionals at Drugs.com, a peer-reviewed website that provides current information on marketed drug products. You may also notice an increase in nasal congestion after using this medication, which may cause you to have difficulty breathing normally through your nose.
Nose Bleed
If your nasal passageways become unusually dry after using Nasonex, you may be at an increased risk of experiencing a nose bleed. A nose bleed causes blood to drain from your nasal passageways and can typically be treated by sitting down, leaning your head slightly forward and pinching the soft cartilage of your nose to stop the flow of blood. Persistent or severe nose bleeds that occur during Nasonex usage should be reported to your doctor to ensure that you receive appropriate treatment and care.
Headache
You can experience frequent headaches as a side effect of Nasonex treatment, explains PDR Health, a website established by the publishers of the Physicians' Desk Reference. Symptoms associated with a headache can vary in severity from mild to severe, but typically can be managed through the use of over-the-counter pain medications. Painful headache symptoms resulting from Nasonex usage typically occur within the center of your forehead. Recurrent use of this medication can cause these side effects to progressively subside in some patients.
Breathing Difficulties
The use of Nasonex can cause breathing difficulties to emerge in certain patients--especially patients who have breathing disorders, such as asthma. You may begin to cough or wheeze, and experience shortness of breath. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any of these side effects after taking a dose of Nasonex.
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