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
- Headache (26%)
- Viral infection (14%)
- Sore throat (12%)
- Bloody nose or mucus (11%)
- Coughing (7%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (i.e., common cold; 6%)
- Period cramps (5%)
- Muscle pain (5%)
- Congestion, pressure near the nose or forehead, and other symptoms of sinus infection (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Joint pain
- Asthma
- Chest pain
- Pink eyes
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Ear pain
- Nausea
- Runny nose
Nasonex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Nasonex 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
chills
headache
hoarseness
increased abdominal or stomach pain and cramping during menstrual periods
muscle or bone pain
stuffy or runny nose
Less common
discharge or redness in the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
Rare
Sores inside the nose
white patches inside the nose or mouth
Incidence not known
Blurred vision
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
hives, skin rash
itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
unusual tiredness or 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
Less common
joint or muscle ache or pain
nasal burning or irritation
stomach upset or discomfort following meals
Incidence not known
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste or smell
change in taste or smell
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.
