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In December I was diagnosed w/ cataracts in both eyes (I'm only 54). Two days ago I heard an ad on TV for Nasonex & it mentioned cataracts were a possible side effect. I used Nasonex for a few months a couple of years ago & I just bet it's the culprit behind my eye problems. Anyone else in the same boat as me?

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In either 2004 or 2005 (My husband passed in 2006) my husband has a sinus infection and was subsequently prescribed antibiotics and also NASONEX nasal spray. He used both for a week or so; the sinus infection cleared, BUT one day he said he saw a "black spot" in one of his eyes. By my looking, I couldn't see anything. We went to see an Opthamologist and as she was looking with instruments into his eye asked him if he had been using a nasal spray with "steriods" in it. Of course my husband say he had but didn't know what was in the nasonex since he was prescribed it and trusted the doctor. Apparently what was going on was the nasonex had caused my husband's eye to bleed internally. Without going into detail here, please get back to me and I will tell you what happened to my husband, how long it took to stop the bleeding and also saw a top-notch lawyer in New Haven, CT who would not touch the case because there were no precedents and didn't want to fight the pharmaceutical. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME!!!

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I had surgery in both eyes last November and December. They were fast growing cataracts from steroids. I used Nasonex in the past. I would definitely like to be a part of a lawsuit against the pharmecuetical company that produces Nasonex.

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I have used Nasonex for years. This past year I have had so many eye problems. My left eye I am constantly having mucus in my eyes and it running constantly. I brought Nasonex up to my eye doctor just last year and she said, it wasn't nasonex. I thought it had to be, because it is the only medication that I take regularly. I have the start of cataracts in both my eyes. I will be 50 this year. Is there any way safe to treat my eyes?

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They don't heal, but get worse. I have them and I have to scrape the scabs out of my nose or they grow and grow till it closes your nostril off. I have to scrape them at least 10 times a day and they bleed, sometimes profusely. They started back in 1990's after using nasal steroid sprays prescribed by doctors. Nasonex, Flonase and some others. I have scraped the worst side so much till it has made my septum crooked and I have read that you can scrape it so much till it makes a hole in the septum. I would love to sue these companies and win. They have stolen my life.

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I was prescribed nasal steroids in the 1990's. Nasonex and Flonase are the ones I can remember. I used it very little, but periodically. Within about a year, sores came up in my nose that have grown. I have to scrape the scabs off about 10x's a day or they close off my nostril and I can't breath. They bleed profusely many times a day. I have scraped the scabs so much these many years till my septum has moved over time and severely deviated causing breathing problems and apnea at night. I have read that you can scrape so much till it puts a hole all the way through your septum. It's scary and stops me from going out much bc they bleed so much. These nasal steroids cause nasal fungal infections that actually eat through your septum. It's a horror story. These nasal steroids have stolen my life and there was no warnings on the packages or with the meds from the pharmacy. We need to sue their behinds off. They are evil.

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I was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes at the age of 11. That's right, 11 years old. I had gone through various reading glasses and finally had an eye exam in which they took an X-ray of my eyes and told me I had cataracts and recommended me to an opthamologist. He agreed with the optometrist and said that given my age and my daily use of Nasonex for almost 5 years, he diagnosed an oral steroid in the medication as the culprit. This was before Nasonex had the warning of ocular side effects in their ads. I went through the surgeries to remove the cataracts and receive the false lenses when I was 12. This was a very scary time for me as I had never had ANY kind of surgery before. My parents insurance seemed to cover the surgeries and such but I now, and for the rest of my life, require reading glasses due to the inflexibility of the lenses between distance and close. I also was told that my cataracts most likely will reform in my late 30s or 40s side the false lenses aren't always a permanent solution. So I know I have to expect another possible eye surgery down the road. I'm 24 now and just understanding that this was something that could have possibly been prevented if I hadn't used the Nasonex. I'm not sure if they carry an age restriction on the drug now? I just thought I would share my story as it seems a lot of people have had similar cases with their cataracts.

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I am 44 year female. I just went to the doctor yesterday to schedule the first of what he said will be 3 to 4 surgeries to repair my damaged septum. I have a huge hole. I am being told they have no idea why!!! Here's the kicker.. I have been prescribed Flonase off and on for the last 2 years! Also 17 years ago when I was pregnant, was the first time it was prescribed to me. Back then I used it twice, had my very first bloody nose so discontinued use at that time. Now i am dealing with this nightmare. I should have never started using it again! I didn't think this was going to happen. I didn't use it chronically. I didn't even use it everyday!

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I've been using nasal sprays on a very regular basis for over 35 years with only the occasional nose bleed

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If a drug's manufacturer says, "Use of our product may cause cataracts", and you use the drug despite that information, you have then taken the risk on yourself. If you wind up with cataracts, the drug company isn't "getting away with" anything.

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"I have cataracts and would not have taken them if I had known." Since the drug's manufacturer discloses the possibility of developing cataracts in connection with use of their product, it's your failure to read the information, not their failure to provide it, that is the cause if your not having known. So sue yourself.

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This warning was not on Nasonex at the time of my using it. They have only recently added it to their label.

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I am a 22 year old male, in good health. I'd been taking Nasonex for about 8 years seasonally, and developed a subcapsular posterior cataract in my left eye in march of 2016. Fast forward to october and I have cataract surgery - now I've got an Alcon IOL. Every ophthalmologist who saw me said the same thing - Nasonex had to be the cause.

The fact the cataract was subcapsular is indicative of the fact it was steroidal in nature, because steroidal cataracts do not cloud the entire lens like a cataract from old age would.

I have NEVER taken any other steroidal medications or substances, nor have I experienced any eye injury. My insurance covered the procedure, but it still stunk to have to go through that.

Anyone reading this - if you take Nasonex, be warned you may develop a cataract.

I've switched to Nasalcrom and am avoiding steroidal medication religiously to prevent forming a cataract in my other eye, once was hellish enough.

That surgery will stick with me until I'm too old to remember what happened. Thanks, Nasonex!

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I am suffering from paralyses of the third nerve to the eye , I have double vision and a dropped eyelid. This is after six days in Nasonex

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I used Nasonex for years. I think it was the cause of trigeminal neuralgia.

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I am- all happening right now. I'm 50 and used it 3-mo a year for last few years.

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I was 52 yrs old and diagnosed with cataracts. I have began using Nasonex & Flonase since the late 90's, when they first entered the market. Eye doctor said it was from steroids - I didn't realize the nose spray had steroids that caused cataracts. Is there any class action litigation?

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I was wondering if nasonex caused puffiness around the eyes. As well, has anyone ever had trouble with premature atrial contractions(irregular heart beat), from taking nasonex. I have been taking this treatment for years and was unaware of any of these side affects that have been mentioned.

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Reading these replies, I have gotten very scared!A few months ago I was diagnosed with cataracts. This was a surprise because I am fairly young, healthy, and active. My opthamologist told me they were from steroid use. I couldn't imagine how I got them because the only drug I had been using was Flonase! I didn't realize that counted as a steroid!!!! I am almost blind now. Problem is my insurance doesn't cover $5,000.00 of the cataract surgery. I only make enough to live on and I haven't been able to take on extra work or get a new job because I am blind!!!!! I would have NEVER used Flonase if I knew it would effect my vision. What can you do without your vision? People are so nonchalant about cataract surgery - Its your EYES. What if you have to stay this way because you can't afford the operation, or if something goes wrong with the surgery. Don't tell me you will have the same eyesight after surgery without any irritations. Before this I didn't even need glasses. I am all by myself. Who will take care of me. Someone should do something about this!!!! If I hadn't heard the TV commercial with the Nasonex warning I would have never known !

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Well, I am another one. I heard the TV warnings just hours after returning from my eye doctor, who said the cataract I had slightly develped last year had spread remarkably fast and now requires surgery. I've been using Nasonex sporadically for two - three years.
Go figure.
Even if we can't find an attorney ready to mount a challenge, at least warn your families and friends.

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Cataracts can begin to form as early as age 30. Some children are even born with cataracts. I do believe there is some coincidence that those who have used nasonex can also develop glaucoma though. I've seen many PTs in our office that have glaucoma and no family history of it. Not saying that you have to have a family history of it, nor do you have to have high pressures to be diagnosed as having glaucoma. there are other drugs like hydroclonoquine that can cause eye disorders as well which is why those who take these meds are suggested to take test every year to rule out any damages to the eyes the meds may cause.

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