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The more you know about your allergies the better you will be able to manage them. With so much information out there—some of it conflicting—it is important to know the facts.
MYTH
Antihistamines are the only good way to treat allergies.
FACT
Antihistamines only block one of the allergic substances, histamine, that cause your allergies.*
*Mechanism vs. most OTC allergy pills. Flonase® acts on multiple inflammatory substances (histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines and leukotrienes). The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.
MYTH
Nasal sprays contain bodybuilding steroids.
FACT
The medicine in FLONASE®, a glucocorticoid, is very different from the steroids that are misused by some athletes.
MYTH
All nasal sprays are the same.
FACT
FLONASE® Allergy Relief is different – it’s the first OTC nasal spray indicated to treat both nose- and eye-related allergy symptoms.
MYTH
FLONASE® is addictive.
FACT
The medicine in FLONASE® is non-habit forming and has been prescribed by doctors for over 20 years.
MYTH
The over-the-counter (OTC) version of FLONASE® isn’t as strong as the original prescription treatment.
FACT
OTC FLONASE® is exactly the same as the prescription formula in both dosage and strength.
MYTH
Nasal allergies are a minor nuisance.
FACT
Beyond symptoms, studies show that nasal allergies can negatively impact your emotional well-being.
MYTH
Nasal allergies only affect people at certain times of the year.
FACT
For many people, allergies can be a year-round problem.
