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Flovent: How It Works, How to Take It, and Side Effects
This inhaled corticosteroid helps reduce the risk of asthma attacks.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD
Published on April 3, 2025Flovent (fluticasone propionate HFA) is an inhaled corticosteroid. It’s not a rescue inhaler. Instead, you generally take it twice to help reduce the risk of asthma attacks.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDAlyssa Billingsley, PharmD, is a pharmacist on the GoodRx team with a decade of experience. She is also an adjunct faculty at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, where she graduated with a doctorate in pharmacy. She is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Prior to GoodRx, Alyssa worked in both clinical and administrative roles. She was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Outstanding Achievement Award in 2017 for her work in developing pharmacy programs to expand patient access to quality medications.
References
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