Side Effects of Triamcinolone Nasal Spray (Cont.)

Serious Side Effects of Triamcinolone Nasal Spray

Some side effects with triamcinolone nasal spray, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Signs of steroid toxicity, including:
 
    • Changes in your menstrual period
    • Acne-like skin problems
    • Weight gain in the abdomen (stomach), face, neck, or upper back
    • Unexplained stretch marks on the skin
 
  • Wheezing or other asthma-like breathing problems
 
  • Frequent infections or infections that do not go away
 
  • Frequent, severe nosebleeds
 
  • Slow growth in children
 
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
 
    • An unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling.
 

Final Thoughts on Side Effects of Triamcinolone Nasal Spray

You may experience some or none of the side effects of triamcinolone nasal spray listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand whether you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while using the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of triamcinolone nasal spray, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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