Flonase Sensimist Vs. Flonase - What's the difference?

How is Flonase Sensimist different than allergy pills

An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, which triggers your body to release histamines.¹ A histamine is a chemical released during allergic reactions that plays a role in inflammation and causes blood vessels to swell and dilate, which leads to allergy symptoms.^1,2 The substances that trigger this allergic reaction are called allergens.² Antihistamines block histamine and include medications used to treat allergies such as Cetirizine, Desloratadine and Fexofenadine.¹ They are available as oral medicines, either over the counter or by prescription.^1,2 Antihistamine drugs provide relief for itchy eyes, hives, and other symptoms of allergies.² However, depending on the specific medication, they may make you feel drowsy and should be taken with caution, especially if you need to be alert.¹ In addition to drowsiness, certain antihistamines may cause the following side-effects:²

• Dry mouth, dry eyes.
• Blurred or double vision.
• Dizziness and headache.
• Low blood pressure.
• Mucous thickening in the airways.
• Rapid heart rate.
• Difficulty urinating and constipation.

In contrast, Flonase Sensimist blocks your allergic reaction by acting on multiple inflammatory substances including histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, tryptases, chemokines and leukotrienes. Most common single-ingredient over-the-counter allergy pills act only on histamine. Flonase Sensimist relieves allergy symptoms, including watery eyes.* And unlike most single-ingredient allergy pills, Flonase Sensimist also relieves nasal congestion. While allergy pills are ingested,² Flonase Sensimist works right in your nose to help block your allergy reaction at the source. You can gently press the button and feel a light mist in your nose. You can breathe out through your mouth and repeat in the other nostril. When used daily, Flonase Sensimist Allergy relief provides powerful relief 24 hours a day congestion. 

Talk to your doctor after 6 months of taking Flonase Allergy Relief or Sensimist regularly. Flonase can be used with most non-prescription and prescription medicines. However, there are a few medicines including glucocorticoids, ketoconazole pills, or medicines for HIV infection. Additionally, women that are pregnant or breast feeding, children that are younger than four, or individuals with a recent nose surgery or injury should not use Flonase.