What is Beclomethasone nasal?
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Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid that is inhaled through the mouth or nose. It is used to prevent the recurrence of nasal polyps, to treat asthma and nasal congestion.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal congestion | 9 | 3 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 8 | 6 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 3 | 1 | |
| Asthma | 3 | 0 | |
| Sinus congestion | 3 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 10 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Beclomethasone nasal
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry nasal passages | 2 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | |
| Itchy skin | 1 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1 | |
| Nasal irritation | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Beclomethasone nasal
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 4 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Beclomethasone nasal after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase Nasal Spray) | 3 | |
| Mometasone nasal (Nasonex) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Beclomethasone nasal and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Budesonide-Formoterol (Symbicort) | 1 | |
| Fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase Nasal Spray) | 1 |
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