It seems to be very idiosyncratic; on this newsgroup over the years,
we've had patients swear by one steroid spray and claim that others
bother them, but other patients had other preferences.

It might be due to extreme sensitivity to inert ingredients on the part
of a few people.  Or maybe it's just the placebo effect of brand
loyalty, like when Madison Avenue discovered that consumers' evaluation
of the performance of their detergent depends on the color of the
package the detergent comes in; the exact same detergent in a blue
package is rated as "more effective" than in some other colored package.

On 1/28/07 7:27 AM, in article
1169998070.808300.10310@q2g2000cwa.googlegroups.com, "judy.n"

I have been favoring Rhinocort AQ but I am not sure that I see a significant
difference. I don't see patients, "oh since I used Rhinonocort AQ  I feel
wonderful" Its not like when persons using benzalkonium saline switch to
saline that is free of bzk. Then they ho longer get the burning, etc.

Both have preservatives and alcohol in them: brand name flonase had
"masking perfume": nasonex is now scent free. Hypothetically nasonex
is less bioavailable as a steroid. I used to use flonase, and liked
it, but my allergist prefers rhinocort AQ because it has no
benzylchonium chloride/scent/alcohol.
The generic option is really nice for co-pays.
Judy

I've used them both and find them equally effective. Flonase is out in a
generic form now so if cost/insurance is an issue...

CS

Any opinions??

Mel