According to Drugs.com, Flovent (generically known as fluticasone), is considered a corticosteroid. It is a medication used to treat bronchial asthma and works by reducing inflammation of the airways caused by allergens and irritants found in the air. Flovent is not recommended for children under the age of 4, and its side effects, especially in the long-term, may outweigh its benefits.
Common Side Effects
As reported by eMedTV.com, up to 22 percent of patients taking Flovent experience its most common side effects. You may find that your throat is irritated, you experience headaches, develop bronchitis or become nauseated. Your voice may change or become hoarse, you might vomit, develop an upper respiratory infection such as the common cold, suffer from frequent sinus infections, develop thrush (a yeast infection of the mouth) or develop a fever or a cough.
Serious Side Effects
If you find you are becoming easily agitated, your asthma is becoming worse or you are becoming aggressive, report these immediately to your doctor; these are severe side effects. In addition, if you suffer from an unexplained weight gain, anxiety, develop high blood sugar (diabetes) or become restless, you should report these as well.
Rare Side Effects
While only affecting between 1 to 5 percent of patients taking Flovent, you may still suffer from one or more of these side effects. They include an inflammation of your upper respiratory tract, easily developing viral infections or the stomach flu, suffer from a runny nose, find your saliva production is decreasing, suffer from muscle or bone pain, become dizzy, develop a urinary tract infection, suffer from diarrhea, find you are gaining weight, or suffer from migraines.
Signs of an Allergic Reaction
Seek emergency medical assistance if you have difficulty swallowing or breathing, find your lips, face, throat or tongue have swelled, develop a rash or hives, or experience excessive itching.
Signs of an Overdose
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