Compare Flonase vs Nasacort

Compare Flonase

vs Nasacort

Compare Flonase to Nasacort. To make a decision about Flonase vs Nasacort, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Flonase or Nasacort

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Uses of Flonase

Flonase is also known by the generic name Fluticasone USES: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round, allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.

Uses of Nasacort

Nasacort is also known by the generic name Triamcinolone Acetonide USES: Triamcinolone is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing). Triamcinolone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.

Flonase and Nasacort Have 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans - Nasal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose - Nasal Septal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Sores In the Nose - Nasal Lesions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Fungal Yeast Infection of the Throat - Pharyngeal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flonase and Nasacort.

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Flonase Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nasacort

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Injury to a Mucous Membrane - Disorder of Mucous Membrane is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

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Nasacort Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Flonase

Critical Seriousness - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection - Immunosuppression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Crusting of Nose - Nasal Crusting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Critical Seriousness - Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

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Flonase and Nasacort Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Flonase Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nasacort

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

Dryness of the Nose - Dry Nose is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flonase but not Nasacort.

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Nasacort Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nasacort

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Flonase and Nasacort Treat 2 Conditions in Common

Chronic Inflammation of the Nose Not due to Allergies - Chronic Non-Allergic Rhinitis is treated by both Flonase and Nasacort. Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy - Allergic Rhinitis is treated by both Flonase and Nasacort.

Flonase has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Flonase.

Flonase Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acute Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Flonase.

Epistaxis - Nosebleed is a contraindication of Flonase.

Measles is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Septal Perforation - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Septal Ulcers - Ulcer of the Wall Dividing the Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Trauma - Injury to the Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex Infection of the Eye is a contraindication of Flonase.

Operation on Nose is a contraindication of Flonase.

Varicella Zoster Virus Infection - Infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus is a contraindication of Flonase.

Contraindication Warnings

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Flonase.

Cataracts is a contraindication of Flonase.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Flonase.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Flonase.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasal Candidiasis - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans is a contraindication of Flonase.

Parasitic Infection - Infection due to a Parasite is a contraindication of Flonase.

Untreated Bacterial Infection - Untreated Infection caused by Bacteria is a contraindication of Flonase.

Untreated Fungal Infection - Untreated Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Flonase.

Nasacort has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nasacort.

Nasacort Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acute Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Epistaxis - Nosebleed is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Measles is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Septal Perforation - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Septal Ulcers - Ulcer of the Wall Dividing the Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Trauma - Injury to the Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Ocular Herpes Simplex - Herpes Simplex Infection of the Eye is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Operation on Nose is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Varicella Zoster Virus Infection - Infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Contraindication Warnings

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Cataracts is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Inactive Tuberculosis is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Nasal Candidiasis - Nasal Infection due to the Fungus Candida Albicans is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Parasitic Infection - Infection due to a Parasite is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Untreated Bacterial Infection - Untreated Infection caused by Bacteria is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Untreated Fungal Infection - Untreated Infection caused by a Fungus is a contraindication of Nasacort.

Flonase - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Nasacort - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.