Flonase

[guy123]

I had a thought this morning.

 

I remember people talking about how steroids exacerbate tics. Someone said their husband(?) had a shot of prednisone years ago and hadn't ever recovered from the flareup in tics.

 

And I was thinking... my tics started when I was 17, about the time I was going to the allergy doctor. He was giving me allergy shots on a weekly basis (which I think I researched and they do not contain mercury, but I just remembered, he also gave me FLONASE.

 

I checked and it is a corticosteroid.

 

I remember I enjoyed using it cuz it cleared out my nasal congestion.

 

Discuss the feasibility of a corticosteroid such as Flonase inducing tics in someone who previously did not have them.

 

Are there any documented cases of corticosteroids inducing tics in someone who was genetically predisposed?

 

If I could go back in time I would tell myself not to ever go to the allergy doctor.

 

 

 

(It also sucks about the steroids because I was planning on using HRT as I got older to retain my youthful strength and energy, but not if an increase in tics is the side effect. Maybe in the next 20 years they will cure tic disorders and then it won't be an issue )

[Fixit]

ok ...my son was using Fluticasone Propionate because of bad allergies prior to onset

 

 

What side effects may occur?

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Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking fluticasone.

 

Side effects may include:

Abdominal pain, aches and pains, agitation, aggression, anaphylactic reaction, back problems, bad taste in mouth, brittle bones, bronchitis, bruising, cataracts, congestion, cough, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, eye problems, facial changes, fever, flu, headache, hives, hoarseness, indigestion, itching, loss of speech, mouth infection or swelling, nasal congestion, nasal irritation or burning, nasal sores, nausea, nosebleeds, rash, respiratory tract infection, runny nose, shortness of breath, sinus problems, sneezing, sore or irritated throat, stunted growth, swelling of the face and tongue, vomiting, weight gain, wheezing, worsening of asthma

 

WTF i'm sorry....and what about the stuff they don't know???