What is Flunisolide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Flunisolide Nasal Aerospan Nasarel Show all
Flunisolide is a corticosteroid used for steroid-dependent asthma; nasal solution is used for seasonal or perennial rhinitis.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 385 | 0 | |
| Emphysema | 12 | 0 | |
| Chronic obstructive bronchitis | 4 | 0 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | 2 | |
| Interstitial cystitis | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Flunisolide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in nose | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 | |
| Nosebleeds (epistaxis) | 1 | |
| Runny nose (rhinorrhea) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Flunisolide
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Flunisolide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Flunisolide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase Nasal Spray) | 1 |
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