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
Asmanex Twisthaler
- Headache (up to 22%)
- Allergy symptoms (e.g., sneezing, itchy nose, watery or itchy eyes; up to 15%)
- Sore throat (up to 13%)
- Sinus infection (up to 6%)
- Muscle pain (up to 8%)
- Oral thrush (up to 6%)
Asmanex HFA Inhaler
- Cold-like symptoms (up to 8%)
- Headache (up to 5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Headache
Asmanex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, swelling of your face or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Sudden narrowing of your airways: difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, cough
Source: DailyMed
The following Asmanex 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:
Rare
White patches inside the nose or mouth
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:
More common
Difficulty with moving
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
headache
increased abdominal or stomach pain and cramping during menstrual periods
irritability
joint pain
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
muscle pain or stiffness
nasal burning and irritation
stomach discomfort following meals
stuffy or runny nose
tiredness
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
unexplained runny nose or sneezing
Less common
Accidental injury
bladder pain
bloated
bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
bloody or cloudy urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
frequent urge to urinate
full feeling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
lower back or side pain
menstrual changes
passing gas
post-procedure pain
shivering
sweating
vomiting
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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