I went to the pharmacy with blocked sinuses and was offered Fluticasone propionate nasal spray for the issue. I asked twice if it's a hormonal drug. I was told it's not.
I got a huge headache two days in a row (I tend to react badly to hormones, which I avoid like hell). I went back to the pharmacy just wanting to clarify this and get a refund and an apology. Seems reasonable in my book.
What happened was far from that...
Instead of that I was lied to my face that they informed me it's a steroid drug twice. They did not tell me that at all. When I inquired further I was told that corticosteroids are not hormones by the owner himself.
I questioned that as it's untrue and asked to check online. Instead of that the owner became aggressive and used an argument of authority with me (common fallacy). He asked me if I'm a pharmacist - I'm not so I have no say. After that he said he doesn't even need to even check as steroids are not hormones.
They ARE synthetic hormones. No question about that.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/c/corticosteroids/effects-of-corticosteroids.html
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-steroids-101
They made a mistake and can't even admit, apologize and issue closed. Instead of that they insult a customer and cover their asses as far as I understand.
Once something bad happens these guys are completely useless. AVOID! read more