Talking to Your Doctor
To get the most out of your doctor visit, be prepared. Most doctors are very busy, so to make the most of your time together, think about the questions you have, and the information your doctor may need from you in advance.
Whether this is your first visit or a regular checkup, be ready to discuss your nasal allergies and overall health. For example, make a list of the nasal allergy symptoms you're experiencing and what triggers them (if you know), the types and dosages of prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take for your nasal allergies and other conditions, and any changes to your medical history since your last visit.
For more help preparing for your visit, review these sections:
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Get suggested questions to ask your doctor, and add your own, so you'll remember all the topics you wanted to discuss.
Seeing an Allergist
An allergist, as the name suggests, is a doctor who specializes in allergies and their treatment. Learn more about these specialists and what they offer.
Symptom and Treatment Questionnaire
This checklist can help you answer specific questions your doctor or allergist may ask about your nasal allergy symptoms, and your experience with nasal allergy medications.
For the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms...
NASONEX® is a prescription nasal allergy spray approved for the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Taken just once a day as directed by your doctor, NASONEX® helps relieve nasal allergy symptoms. These symptoms are itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing and congestion. NASONEX® helps by treating nasal allergy symptoms caused by dust mites, pet dander, even tree and grass pollen. Improvement can occur within 11 hours of initial treatment (based on studies done in a park during the pollen season and in a controlled pollen exposure room). The maximum benefit of NASONEX® is usually achieved within 1 to 2 weeks.
To help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms...
NASONEX® is the only prescription nasal spray clinically proven and FDA-approved to help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children 12 years and older in addition to treating them once they occur. To help prevent most seasonal nasal allergy symptoms before they start, begin treatment 2 to 4 weeks before the anticipated start of the pollen season. It is important that you take NASONEX® regularly at the time recommended by your doctor, since its effectiveness depends on regular use.
And treatment of nasal polyps...
NASONEX® is proven effective to treat nasal polyps in patients 18 years and older.
Ask your doctor about NASONEX®
Talk to your doctor or health care professional to see whether NASONEX® is right for you or your child.
Important Safety Information About NASONEX®
Side effects were generally mild and included headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.
For additional important product information, see the NASONEX® Prescribing Information.
Available by prescription only.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
This site is intended for use by U.S. residents.
NASONEX is a registered trademark of Schering Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.