I posted that, if it matters.   Odds are good that there is a margin of safety
in the recommnded dose, especially if people aim carefully.   I have found that
half the dose works well for Nasonex for me (with less tendency to bleed).  

So that could be something to try for people who pay out of their own pocket to
save money (at some risk, granted, of inadequate dosage).

Another case of headers getting mixed up in newsgroup responses. I wasn't
the poster who wrote about reduced dosage, by the way.

On 9/16/05 10:03 PM, in article 1126934900.278789@news-1.nethere.net, "MS"
<ms@nospam.com> wrote:

Very good point. May I add that you still need to dust proof, avoid dust and
pollens, etc. to help reduce the dose you use.

Also, it should be pointed out, that there are several brands of these
steroid nasal sprays. Most doctors will say there is very little difference
between them, they are all about the same. (In spite of the advertising
claiming that their brand is much better than the others!) (Whatever
happened to "truth in advertising" laws? I think they went out during the
Reagan administration. A shame really. Lying is rampant in advertising these
days!) (And, due to being advertised more than the others, Flonase is
probably the most well-known of the steroid nasal sprays. That doesn't make
it better though.)

I don't know if the prices are also all about the same, or whether there are
price differences between the different steroid nasal sprays done. It isn't
an issue for me, as I have a good prescription plan. But if I had to pay
myself, I certainly would investigate the prices of the different brands.

For those paying out of theor own pockets, there might be the option of
importing from Canada.

Also, it may still work at reduced dosage.....

skoczor@sympatico.ca (Steve)

I've used Flonase on a continual basis for the last 5 or 6 years. ...No
side-effects, and it works great to help keep my sinuses clear.
...However, it is quite expensive.   ...Jon

OK so I went to an allergist and was diagnosed with being allergic to Cats
(which was obvious) and mold.  Mold is everywhere, especially the stuff they
tested for which is what you would find in grass.

I was prescribed Flonase and would like to know what you all think of this
drug?

I am also wondering how this drug works, I checked the website and it
basically says nothing about it.

Thanks,

Steve