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What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. It also is also available as eye drops for the treatment of itching of the eye from allergic conjunctivitis. It is an antihistamine which reduces the effects of allergies on the body.
Last text update: 2010-12-12
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
- 7.9
- Astelin Average Satisfaction Score
- 90% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Astelin.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 2,500 users taking Astelin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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I use Astepro (azelastine HCL) twice daily. It has alleviated intermittment nocturnal awakening because of restricted ability to breathe in (which required violent coughing to clear my chest). Unpleasant taste diminishes within a minute or two. It's important to use as directed - bend forward and aim spray to the side of each nostril, NOT straight up into the nose.
- 78 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2009-05-05 16:06:07
Because of severe year-round allergies I am taking two antihistamines. I use the Astelin in the morning and the Allegra in the evening on days when the allergies are most severe. Astelin does cause some sleepiness, and it is difficult to get in into the sinuses where it can be the most effective. I has a bad taste when it comes down into the throat, so trying to get it into the sinus is important. Working with the Allegra I find more relief.
- 51 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2008-11-20 15:01:28
