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
In general, common side effects for Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus are very similar:
- Throat irritation
- Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold)
- Sinus infection or swelling
- Headache
- Cough
- Voice hoarseness or difficulty speaking
Less Common Side Effects
- Oral thrush (fungal infection)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Muscle pain
Flovent 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
- 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
When do Flovent possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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Throat irritation
Cough
Voice hoarseness
Risk of thrush
Risk of respiratory infections
If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.
Source: DailyMed
The following Flovent side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Flu-like symptoms—fever, chills, muscle pain, cough, headache, fatigue
- Low adrenal gland function—nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weakness, fatigue, dizziness
- Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
- Sinus pain or pressure around the face or forehead
- Thrush—white patches in the mouth
- Wheezing or trouble breathing that is worse after use
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Change in taste
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
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