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What is triamcinolone nasal?
Triamcinolone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Triamcinolone nasal is used to treat sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever. Triamcinolone nasal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives?

This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.

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What are the possible side effects of triamcinolone nasal?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• weakness, tired feeling, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss;

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;

• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;

Less serious side effects may include:

• stinging, burning, or bleeding in your nose;

• sneezing after use of the medicine;

• sore throat, cough, stuffy nose;

• watery eyes;

• headache;

• nausea, vomiting;

• ear pain, hearing problems; or

• an unpleasant taste or smell.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

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How should I use triamcinolone nasal?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Before each use, gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils. Shake the medicine well just before using it. To use triamcinolone nasal inhaler:

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What is the most important information I should know about triamcinolone nasal?
Do not use this medication in a child under 12 years old without the advice of a doctor. Some brands of triamcinolone nasal are not made for use in children. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to triamcinolone. Before using triamcinolone nasal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have tuberculosis or any other type of infection, or if you have had recent surgery or injury to your nose. It may take up to a week of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment, or if they get worse any time during treatment.

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What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

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What other drugs will affect triamcinolone nasal?
There may be other drugs that can interact with triamcinolone nasal. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Can I take this if I am pregnant or trying to get pregnant or if I am breastfeeding?

Triamcinolone has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. At high doses, triamcinolone has been shown to be teratogenic in rabbits, rats, and monkeys. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Triamcinolone is only recommended for use during pregnancy when there are no alternatives and benefit outweighs risk.

There are no data on the excretion of triamcinolone into human milk. However, other glucocorticoids are excreted into human milk in low concentrations. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering triamcinolone to nursing women.

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Who should NOT use this medication?

• Known hypersensitivity to triamcinolone acetonide or any ingredient in the formulation.

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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of triamcinolone nasal is not likely to produce life-threatening symptoms.

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using triamcinolone nasal?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to triamcinolone. Before using triamcinolone nasal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: tuberculosis; any type of infection; or if you have had recent surgery or injury to your nose. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use triamcinolone nasal. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

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Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?
As a general rule, you should always take your medications exactly as prescribed and do not change the dosage or stop taking the medication without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.

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I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?
This is called polypharmacy—many different medications being used at the same time by one person. Sometimes, being on multiple medications is acceptable and appropriate but at other times it may be problematic. If you are receiving your medications from multiple physicians you need to ensure that they all know what medications you are taking. The best way to do this is to make a list of all the medications you are currently using, including all nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs (if possible, also include all the diseases you have been diagnosed with). Give a copy to every doctor who takes care of you so they have it on file, this way they can avoid duplicating medications and perhaps even try to consolidate some. After every doctor's visit remember to update the list accordingly. Also, as much as you possibly can, try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, this way any potential drug interactions can be caught and averted.

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Where can I get more information?
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