Question inspired by what seems likely to be my mild, newly developed environmental allergies
PSA: avoid flonase. it almost destroyed me.
https://www.drugs.com/comments/fluticasone-nasal/flonase-sfx-anxiety.html
https://www.steadyhealth.com/topics/flonase-and-getting-over-the-anxiety-it-caused/6
Interesting… I have a couple relatives who use it constantly. They both definitely have anxiety problems, and would be unlikely to consider Flonase as a contributor.
I was the same. I had used the brand name for years. I trusted it. I had managed anxiety but never even considered Flonase because my doctor said it was fine and, again, I trusted it. I suppose it contributed to anxiety to a lesser extent than the generic brand because once I switched, it was immediate and intense. I thought I was having a nervous breakdown. it took months of torment to put together the connection. it’s taken literally years of therapy and medication to try to undo the damage that happened in those months. good luck to your relatives. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.
Getting allergy shots while I have insurance.
In the meantie: daily antihistamine. Nasal spray and eye drops as needed.
Daily Cetirizine (brand name: Zyrtec), works well for me and I can get it in bulk for cheap
This is what I’m doing as well. If I go 2+ days without, everything sets me off (pollen, dust, smoke, mold, pet dander, etc) all day long. But when I take it regularly it’s like I have no allergies at all.
