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What are the side effects of fluticasone furoate?

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  1.  Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
     

    Common side effects of fluticasone furoate include: cough; minor nosebleed; headache; sore throat; back pain. Fluticasone furoate can also cause serious side effects. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following serious side effects of fluticasone furoate; fever; heavy or severe nosebleeds; persistent or severe pain in the throat or nose; slow healing of wounds; vision changes. Some people may have allergic reactions to fluticasone furoate.

    Seek emergency medical treatment if you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as: rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tight feeling in the chest, swelling of the lips, eyes, face, tongue, mouth, or throat.

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    Thomson Reuters answered:

    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

    Bloody nose

    Less common

    Cough; fever; headache; muscle aches; sore throat; sores inside nose; stuffy or runny nose; unusual tiredness or weakness

    Incidence not known

    Difficulty with swallowing; dizziness; fast heartbeat; hives or welts; itching; large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue; redness of the skin; shortness of breath; skin rash; tightness in the chest; wheezing

    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:

    Less common

    Back pain

    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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