The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Stuffy nose or swelling in the throat (7-11%)
- Headache (5-11%)
- Runny nose, cough, and other symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection (4-9%)
- Sore throat (2-5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fungal infection in mouth
- Dry mouth or throat
- Joint pain
- Back pain and pain in the hands and feet
- Nausea
Alvesco serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Sudden narrowing of your airways: difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, cough
- Changes to stress hormone levels: weight gain around your gut, puffiness of the face, muscle weakness in arms or legs, easy bruising, stretch marks around the belly, tiredness, mood changes, irregular menstrual periods, nausea, vomiting
Source: DailyMed
The following Alvesco side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Body aches or pain
chills
difficulty in breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
muscle aches
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
stuffy or runny nose
tightness of chest or wheezing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Sore mouth or tongue
white patches in mouth and/or on tongue
Incidence not known
Blindness
blurred vision
creamy white, curd-like patches in mouth or throat
darkening of skin
decreased vision
dizziness
fainting
hoarseness
lack or slowing of normal growth in children
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
mental depression
pain when eating or swallowing
painful or difficult urination
skin rash
tearing
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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