Why ASTEPRO* (Azelastine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ASTEPRO: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.57)
(based on 310 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ASTEPRO
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhinitis allergic* | 11 |
| 2 | Sinusitis | 9 |
| 3 | Rhinitis* | 9 |
| 4 | Chronic sinusitis | 6 |
| 5 | Nasal congestion* | 5 |
| 6 | Sinus congestion | 4 |
| 7 | Vasomotor rhinitis | 4 |
| 8 | Hypersensitivity* | 3 |
| 9 | Sinus headache | 1 |
| 10 | Rhinitis perennial | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ASTEPRO **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnolence | 86 |
| 2 | Dysgeusia | 64 |
| 3 | Headache* | 40 |
| 4 | Cardiac flutter | 38 |
| 5 | Anxiety* | 36 |
| 6 | Weight increased | 31 |
| 7 | Fatigue* | 29 |
| 8 | Insomnia | 28 |
| 9 | Dizziness* | 27 |
| 10 | Sneezing | 22 |
| 11 | Palpitations | 20 |
| 12 | Drug ineffective* | 18 |
| 13 | Irritability | 17 |
| 14 | Pain* | 17 |
| 15 | Abnormal dreams | 17 |
| 16 | Nausea* | 17 |
| 17 | Burning sensation | 13 |
| 18 | Sinusitis | 12 |
| 19 | Mood altered | 11 |
| 20 | Hypertension | 10 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ASTEPRO
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Azelastine hydrochloride (Azelastine hcl nasal, Loxin, Rhinolast, Azelastine, Allergodil, Astelin, Astepro, Optivar)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com