Fluticasone (Nasal Route)

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Side Effects

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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Vomiting
Less common
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive mucus
  • Fever
  • General aches and pains
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Weakness
  • Runny nose
Rare
  • White patches inside nose or throat
Symptoms of overdose
  • Blindness
  • Blurred vision
  • Bone fractures
  • Excess facial hair growth in females
  • Fullness of face, neck, and trunk
  • High blood pressure
  • Impotence in males
  • Increased thirst or urination
  • Lack of menstrual periods
  • Muscle wasting
  • Weakness

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
  • Burning, dryness, or other irritation inside the nose
  • Sore throat
Less common
  • Runny nose

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.

Precautions

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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