Fluticasone nasal Side Effects

In Summary

Commonly reported side effects of fluticasone nasal include: epistaxis. Other side effects include: asthma, fever, nausea, vomiting, and epistaxis. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

For the Consumer

Applies to fluticasone nasal: nasal spray

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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking fluticasone nasal:

• Bloody nose

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

• Difficulty with swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• 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
• skin rash, itching, hives or welts
• tightness in the chest

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:

• Back pain

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]

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

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