The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Temporary burning and stinging in the nose (45%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Sneezing
- Stuffy nose
- Nosebleed
- Irritation in the nose
- Watery eyes
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Temporary or permanent loss of smell or taste
Source: DailyMed
The following Flunisolide side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare
Bad smell
blindness
bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
blurred or gradual loss of vision
burning or stinging after use of spray or irritation inside nose (continuing)
crusting, white patches, or sores inside nose
discharge or redness in eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
headache
light-headedness or dizziness
loss of sense of taste or smell
nausea or vomiting
ringing in the ears
shortness of breath
skin rash
sore throat, cough, or hoarseness
stomach pains
stuffy, dry, or runny nose or watery eyes (continuing)
swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
tightness in chest
troubled breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
white patches in throat
Symptoms of overdose
blurred vision
bone fractures
excess hair growth in females
fullness or rounding of the face, neck, and trunk
impotence in males
increased urination or thirst
lack of menstrual periods
menstrual changes
muscle wasting and weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Burning, dryness, or other irritation inside the nose (mild, lasting only a short time)
irritation of throat
Not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medicines, but they have been reported for at least one of them. All of the nasal corticosteroids are very similar, so any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medicines.
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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