Posted by vbAgent on January 21, 2006, at 1:04:43
In reply to Re: Flonase induced depression? » vbAgent, posted by sda on January 20, 2006, at 22:09:01
> > Hi there, anything is possible. I use Nasacort AQ. I've also used a few others...To answer your question, no, I haven't experienced depression after I stopped using a corticosteroid nasal spray. Have you checked the professional prescribing reference or talked to a pharmacist? I'm sure you have. Maybe restart Zoloft...(?)...Best of luck to you.
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> > This too will pass...Peace.
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> Unfortunately my sleeping has become so borked now that I've been sleeping through normal business hours. More googling did reveal more sources that comment on depression being a withdrawal side effect of corticosteroids (although I'm not positive whether they're strictly reffering to systemic drugs). Now that I look back, I did feel very aggitated and depressed when I missed three consecutive doses of Flonase over Christmas break. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now that its happened twice it kind of seems suspisious.The good news is that if it is Flonase induced depression it should pass soon, in my opinion. Give your body time to readjust. I did find something noteworthy in a professional prescribing reference called "MPR: Monthly Prescribing Reference" under Precautions. What I gather is that depression may be a symptom if adrenal insufficiency, although I don't know for sure. (?) Ask an allergist or the doctor who prescribed it. Sorry I can't be of more help. I know you want to figure it out.
Just a guess, but if you follow your doc's directions on how to use it (not using too many sprays) and maintain a regular (nasal spray) regimen you should be fine.
Remember, take my response for what it's worth - a grain of salt. Always do your own research & such. Take care. :-)
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