Key takeaways
Dymista (azelastine/fluticasone) and Nasacort (triamcinolone) are both nasal sprays used to treat allergy symptoms, but they have some key differences. Dymista is a combination of an antihistamine (azelastine) and a corticosteroid (fluticasone), while Nasacort contains only a corticosteroid (triamcinolone). Dymista is available by prescription only and is typically used twice daily, whereas Nasacort can be purchased over-the-counter and is used once daily. Dymista starts working within 30 minutes, but Nasacort may take up to a week to provide full relief. Dymista can cause drowsiness, while Nasacort is not likely to make you sleepy. Additionally, Dymista is approved for use in children 6 years and older, while Nasacort can be used in children as young as 2 years old. Both medications can slow growth in children if used long-term, especially if used for more than 2 months per year.
