Nasacort (triamcinolone) is a medication used to manage your nasal allergies. According to Drugs.com, it is an adrenocortical steroid that works to decrease your sneezing, itching, swelling and runny nose. According to the National Library of Medicine, you will typically inhale 220mcg daily. This amounts to two sprays daily.
Common Side Effects
Nasacort is a nasal inhalation medication that can irritate your nasal passages. According to Drugs.com, it can cause burning and even stinging of your nose. In some cases, Nasacort can provoke epistaxis (nosebleeds). Lean forward and pinch the bridge of your nose for 10 to 15 minutes if you have a nosebleed. Nasacort can also cause sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, headache and nausea or vomiting. Other common side effects include sneezing and an altered sense of taste or smell.
In a study of 127 patients receiving 220mcg daily of Nasacort, the National Library of Medicine found that 11 percent experienced nosebleeds, 9.4 percent had a cough, 7.9 percent had a fever, 6.3 percent experienced nausea, 5.5 percent had throat pain and 4.4 percent suffered from dyspepsia (indigestion). Of course, these side effects are not life threatening, but inform your doctor when these symptoms last for three to five days.
Serious Side Effects
Unfortunately, Nasacort can have more serious effects on your body. According to MedlinePlus, it can cause trouble breathing and muscle weakness. It can cause a chronic infection and lead to peripheral edema (swelling of your extremities), facial edema or trouble seeing. All these symptoms ultimately affect your quality of life, so seek immediate help if they appear.
Additional Concerns
Avoid Nasacort if you are allergic to triamcinolone. You can develop an anaphylactic reaction, which consists of the following symptoms: trouble breathing, angioedema (face, lip and tongue swelling) and hives.
Drugs.com says that you should inform your doctor if you suffer from asthma, tuberculosis, cataracts (clouding of the eye lenses), glaucoma (increased eye pressure) or infections or had nasal surgery.
Nasacort can stunt your child's growth, states Drugs.com. Tell your doctor if you notice if your child is not increasing in height.
It is unclear whether Nasacort can harm your child during pregnancy and when you breastfeed. Tell your doctor when you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drugs.com says that you should inform your doctor if you are taking chemotherapy (cancer) drugs, cyclosporine, azathioprine or leflunomide. Nasacort can interact with drugs and cause side effects.
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