Some
Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you
You may get drowsy or dizzy
Azelastine can cause drowsiness
Prescription and OTC
Therapeutic: allergy, cold, and cough remedies, antihistamines + + + Indications + + Assess dizziness and drowsiness that might affect gait, balance, and other functional activities (See Appendix C)
1% can cause sleepiness: Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how azelastine HCl nasal spray, 0
drowsiness or sleepiness; Less common
Azelastine is an antihistamine that is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness in the nose and throat
The brand name of this medication is Dymista®
In clinical trials, the occurrence of somnolence has been reported in some patients taking azelastine HCl nasal spray [see Adverse Reactions (6
1% solution: 1 spray per nostril twice daily
Azelastine also comes in eye drop form to treat itchy eyes due to allergies
It works by blocking histamine, a substance released by the body during an allergic reaction
In controlled studies, azelastine nasal spray produced a high incidence of itching and burning of the nasal mucosa together with taste disturbance and sometimes unpleasant smell
Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that may cause you to feel sleepy while using Azelastine hydrochloride Nasal Spray
15% by the intranasal route only
(2 to 26%) and drowsiness (3 to 18%) were most common
Azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray can cause sleepiness: Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray affects you
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The label warns that consumers using this product should avoid alcoholic drinks and be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery