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Qnasl Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 10, 2023

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

Age 12 years and older:

  • Nasal discomfort (5%)
  • Headache (2%)
  • Nose bleed (2%)

Age 4 to less than 12 years:

  • Headache (3%)
  • Fever (3%)
  • Cough, runny nose, and other symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection (3%)
  • Sore throat and stuffy nose (2%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Sneezing
  • Burning sensation

Qnasl serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe allergic reaction: hives, rash, swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing

Source: DailyMed

The following Qnasl 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

Chills

dizziness

fast heartbeat

lightheadedness

rapid, shallow breathing

rash

unusual bleeding or bruising

Less common

Change in vision

eye pain

headache

nausea or vomiting

tearing

unexplained nosebleeds

Incidence not known

Bloody mucus

cough or hoarseness

difficulty with breathing

dizziness

hives or welts, itching

loss of taste and smell

sores inside the nose

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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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.

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