Question:
Can we use Nasonex, Flonase, or Medrol Dose Packs?

My allergies are really bad this year. Is it okay to use the nose sprays like Nasonex and Flonase? Also when they get really bad can we use the Medrol Dose Pack or get cortizone shots?    — cfstevens (posted on June 1, 2003)

June 1, 2003
I haven't used the sprays but I know people who do and they are fine. I did take Medrol Dosepak for flea bites last summer and had no problems with it at all. I called my surgeon to see if it was ok and he said it was fine. I was about 8 months post-op at the time.
   — Patty_Butler

June 1, 2003
i use flonase every day with no problems. i have had a chronic allergic sinusitis for 5+ years & the flonase works the best to stop the post nasal drip.
   — sheryl titone

June 2, 2003
I agree with Sheryl...Flonase works great. You do have to make sure you use it daily though, don't work as well if you use it occasionally. I also have some Clarinex which I use if pollen count is real high, or if I happen to be doing the lawn mowing. The Clarinex is in addition to the Flonase. I have had numerous sinus surgeries and often feel like an armchair expert on nasal issues :o
   — Anna L.

June 2, 2003
I use Nasonex every morning with no problems whatsoever.
   — LLinderman

June 2, 2003
I, too, use Flonase daily. Nose sprays and injections are fine for us..its the anti-inflamatory pills that can irritate the pouch or cause ulcers, or some time release pills that do not have time to break down in our systems that are usually not a good idea. In fact, I prefer chewables or liquids or injections, that way I know that its in my system.
   — Cindy R.

June 2, 2003
Hi Cheryl, as an Orthopedic professional, I can tell you that we precaution every patient getting a Medrol script. Medrol can act the same as aspirin on your stomach. You should not take any other anti-inflamatories or aspirin products while taking a Medrol Pak. My suggestion to you would be to make sure your prescribing doc knows all about WLS surgery, and how far post-op you are. And no more than three Medrol scripts in a twelve month period, that's for non-post ops too... If after all this, your doc writes a script for a Medrol Pak, then I'd say go for it.
   — Karen D.