Nasonex vs Flonase for 5 Year Old

[Anonymous]

My son is allergic to dogs and has seasonal allergies. He has sinus issues. We just saw the ENT this afternoon, does anyone a preference as to which sinus med they prefer for their 5 year old? Does one work better than the other or have less side-effects?

Any feedback is welcomed.

[Anonymous]

i found them all to be pretty similar. we tried many of them because my son gets nosebleeds from them. i didn't realize kids could take flonase....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i found them all to be pretty similar. we tried many of them because my son gets nosebleeds from them. i didn't realize kids could take flonase....

Over 4 they can take Flonase per the ENT. Was there a reason your doctor said your child could not? Maybe I want to avoid it

[Anonymous]

My favorite is veramyst which I realize isn't an option above, but I was prescribed it for my 4 year old. I use it myself during pollen season, and it works the best for me. I have used nasonex and flonase, and they didn't work as well for me, and also caused me nosebleeds. I haven't had that problem with veramyst. Althought I believe veramyst is more expensive.

I personally can't get my dd's to take a nasal spray unless I hog tie them which I haven't bothered to do. We just use antihistamines and flovent through the spacer with mask.

[Anonymous]

NP here. 15:34 didn't say that her doctor said her child could not take Flonase. She said she didn't know kids could take it.

Flonase is now a generic. I think Nasonex is also. If cost is an issue, go with a generic to start.

Our ped allergist gave a sample for Veramyst, but my son couldn't deal with anything going in his nose. I've heard good things about Veramyst.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP here. 15:34 didn't say that her doctor said her child could not take Flonase. She said she didn't know kids could take it.

Flonase is now a generic. I think Nasonex is also. If cost is an issue, go with a generic to start.

Our ped allergist gave a sample for Veramyst, but my son couldn't deal with anything going in his nose. I've heard good things about Veramyst.

Yes, I got what 15:34 said. I was explaining that *my* doctor said children could take it. My son doesn't seem to have any issues taking a nose spray in general. He took the sample of Nasonex this afternoon with no issues. Also took some saline spray. I am going to ask for a sample of Veramyst since that is what I am being told all around is the best option.

[Anonymous]

I was just reading the precautions and fine print under Nasonex and happened to notice a caution about delayed growth in children taking this drug. It recommends talking with your pediatrician and monitoring his or her growth closely if given this medication. Just to bring that to light to the parent considering the best med for their child, whether Nasonex or Flonase. Please research all the "Patient Information" offered then talk to your doctor.
Another concerned Mom. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Nasonex worked better for my DS, but it gave him nosebleeds, so we now use patanase- it works okay but honestly pollen is so bad nothing works so much this time of year.

[Anonymous]

I have severe seasonal allergies and only Beconase AQ or Rhinocort help - not sure if a 5yr old can take those, and not sure how that works for pet allergies.

[Anonymous]

Nasonex gave my DS terrible nosebleeds. Flonase does not. I find them both to have same effectiveness.

[Anonymous]

Everytime my DD used Nasonex, she got a sinus infection. Same thing happens to me too. We went to an allergist who recommended Veramyst. She's been on it since she was 2 years old (she's 4 now). It's the only thing that works for her. I tried Veramyst and it gives me ear infections so I use generic Flonase. My DD is a horrible medicine taker but she doesnt mind the spray in her nose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was just reading the precautions and fine print under Nasonex and happened to notice a caution about delayed growth in children taking this drug. It recommends talking with your pediatrician and monitoring his or her growth closely if given this medication. Just to bring that to light to the parent considering the best med for their child, whether Nasonex or Flonase. Please research all the "Patient Information" offered then talk to your doctor.
Another concerned Mom. Good luck!

I would think this precaution is in there because these meds contain a steroid which in large quantities can delay growth in children. However, it is a very low dose steriod, and if just taken seasonally, it should not affect their growth rate. The other thing to consider is that the steriods in these nasal spray is very small compared to a week or so course of orapred or prednisone which you may sometimes have to resort to if you do not control your allergies well. So for my children, it is better to be on the small dose of steriods in the maintenance meds and keep our allergies and asthma under control than to have it get out of control and end up in the ER and on a stronger dosage of steriods.

[Anonymous]

Flonase works well my daughters ENT gave us one its a light mist..other sprays seemed to pour out and i was worried because my doctor decided to have me use it while she slept..It works!! she doesn't wake and it sprays lightly..no battle trying to get her to use it..good luck!

[Anonymous]

We have just started started our 3 year old on Flonase. It doesn't seem to have helped a lot, and he's just started getting nosebleeds. I didn't know that Flonase could cause nosebleeds. I guess I'll call his allergist tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

DH was on Nasonex and got shingles with no other risk factors, so I'm cautious of long-term use. Flonase has worked well for me. I saw the childrens version at Costco the other day.