Fluticasone nasal Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 8, 2023.

Applies to fluticasone nasal: nasal spray.

Serious side effects of Fluticasone nasal

Along with its needed effects, fluticasone nasal 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 while taking fluticasone nasal:

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

Other side effects of Fluticasone nasal

Some side effects of fluticasone nasal 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

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to fluticasone nasal: nasal spray.

Endocrine

Frequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis effects (including growth reduction)^[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache, unpleasant taste, unpleasant smell^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Common (1% to 10%): Toothache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distension, vomiting, gastrointestinal gaseous symptoms

Frequency not reported: Gum signs and symptoms^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, urticaria, bronchospasm)^[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Cataracts, glaucoma, raised intraocular pressure

Frequency not reported: Transient ocular changes^[Ref]

Immunologic

Frequency not reported: Candida albicans infection, immunosuppression^[Ref]

Respiratory

Very common (10% or more): Nasopharyngitis (26%), epistaxis (20%)

Common (1% to 10%): Pharyngolaryngeal pain, nasal ulceration, cough, pharyngitis, bronchitis, nasal dryness, throat irritation, throat dryness, blood in nasal mucosa, nasal irritation

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rhinalgia, nasal discomfort (including nasal burning, nasal soreness)

Postmarketing reports: Nasal septal perforation^[Ref]

General

The most commonly reported side effects were nasopharyngitis, epistaxis, and pyrexia.^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Back pain^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Pyrexia

Frequency not reported: Impaired wound healing^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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