Alvesco Side Effects

Generic name: ciclesonide

Note: This document contains side effect information about ciclesonide. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Alvesco.

Some side effects of Alvesco may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ciclesonide: inhalation aerosol

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ciclesonide (the active ingredient contained in Alvesco) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;

• sores or white patches in your mouth or throat;

• vision problems, such as tunnel vision or blurred vision; or

• worsening asthma symptoms.

Less serious side effects of ciclesonide may include:

• unpleasant taste in your mouth;

• dry mouth, burning or irritation in your mouth;

• white patches or sores inside your mouth;

• runny or stuffy nose, sore throat;

• hoarse voice;

• mild itching or skin rash;

• joint pain, back pain; or

• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ciclesonide: inhalation aerosol

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included adrenal suppression.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included decreases in bone mineral density, arthralgia, pain in extremity, and back pain.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache and dizziness.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included cataracts, glaucoma, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, and increased intraocular pressure.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included paradoxical bronchospasm, chest discomfort, cough, dysphonia, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, dry throat, sinusitis, hoarseness, influenza, pneumonia, upper respiratory infection, nasal congestion, and nasopharyngitis.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included oral candidiasis, nausea, dry mouth, gastroenteritis, and dry throat.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included urticaria.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema with swelling of lips, tongue, and pharynx.

General

General side effects have included face edema and fatigue.

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