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Fluticasone for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Flovent, Flovent HFA, Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent Rotadisk

Reviews for Fluticasone

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Mah...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 2, 2012

Fluticasone "I was wheezing with a constant cough. Asthma brought on by cold weather, exercise, or allergic situations. This all left after one week of use. No apparent side effects."

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  • Luc...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 5, 2020

Fluticasone "This medication, Arnuity Ellipta, helped with my chest tightness and breathing, but the side effects are too much. I have had headaches, severe dry mouth, dizziness, and muscle aches."

5 / 10
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  • Har...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 26, 2020

Fluticasone "I have been using Arnuity Ellipta 100 for years, probably when it was first introduced. I use it in conjunction with a COPD medication and never had a problem. Works well for me."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • HPa...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 21, 2018

Fluticasone "It works great. I was using the rescue inhaler daily. No more, lol... it's great. I sympathize with the people that are having side effects, I have had none."

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  • Mar...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 3, 2018

Fluticasone "I just found out I have mild asthma, and my doctor put me on Flovent HFA 110. I've been using it now for about 1 month and breathe much better, plus sleeping a whole lot better too."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 27, 2009

Fluticasone "Helped me breathe the first day of use, with no side effects."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 2, 2009

Fluticasone "This helped me breathe on the first day as well. Quite a wonder, really."

9 / 10
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More FAQ

  • oxy...
  • September 17, 2009

Fluticasone "Really diminished asthma cough over time and helps avoid attacks. Get a rough voice, and eustachian tubes clog up in air conditioning."

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  • Cle...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 27, 2021

Fluticasone "Flovent has made my asthma almost nonexistent, and I have few side effects - love it."

10 / 10
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  • Hou...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 22, 2020

Fluticasone "Works well for me, although it has caused oral thrush at times, even after rinsing my mouth after taking."

9 / 10
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  • mom...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 17, 2021

Fluticasone "Immediately after taking Flovent, I felt like an 800 lb person was sitting on my stomach. Was very hard to breathe for about 4 hours at least. Only took the first one & only dose. Never again."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 4, 2014

Fluticasone "No asthma breakthrough when I take Flovent and nasal steroid every day. Life-changing medications!"

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  • jim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 17, 2021

Fluticasone "Satisfactory daily use and relief."

7 / 10
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  • Che...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 2, 2018

Fluticasone "I have used this medication (Flovent HFA 220 mcg) for about 5 months and have experienced an incredible improvement with my breathing and being able to reduce my rescue inhaler usage dramatically."

8 / 10
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  • Mea...
  • August 7, 2020

Fluticasone "This Arnuity Ellipta garbage does absolutely nothing."

1 / 10
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  • JCG...
  • January 31, 2016

Fluticasone "Does not work for me. 17 days and no improvement."

1 / 10
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  • ter...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 27, 2017

"Worked fine for 2 months, then my voice got very deep, and now I am constantly hoarse. I have to get this replaced, and the doctor is checking to find one without those side effects."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 16, 2022

Fluticasone "It caused severe itching in my toddler, had to stop taking it."

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  • Bun...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • November 16, 2018

Fluticasone "Worked well for me. But fish oil also helped inflammation due to asthma."

8 / 10
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  • Lou...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 16, 2024

"I’ve been taking Flovent for 15 years. It works. Was on Pulmicort before. I had asthma attacks. Flovent is much better. I am much better on it."

8 / 10
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  • Spr...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 1, 2013

Fluticasone "Works great as a rescue inhaler. Fast acting. Inexpensive."

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  • Ano...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 5, 2025

Fluticasone "It seems to be working better than Qvar. Unfortunately, it is very expensive. (We live in the richest society in history but our citizens can’t afford to breathe.)"

8 / 10
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