Advair HFA Side Effects

Hoarseness, throat irritation, headache, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.

Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden worsening of breathing problems/asthma immediately after use. If you have sudden worsening of breathing, use your quick-relief inhaler and get medical help right away.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: white patches on tongue/in mouth, signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat), mental/mood changes (such as nervousness), trouble sleeping, vision problems (such as blurred vision), increased thirst/urination, muscle cramps, shaking (tremors).

Get medical help right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, seizures.

A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

oral candidiasis
hypercortisolism
hypokalemia
keratitis
conjunctivitis
earache
hypertension
angina
ventricular tachycardia
atrial fibrillation
extrasystoles
prolonged QT interval
cardiac arrhythmia
hypotension
sore throat
laryngitis
upper respiratory infection
rhinitis
sinusitis
nasal congestion
laryngismus
influenza
bronchitis
asthma exacerbation
toothache
dyspepsia
contact dermatitis
eczema
urticaria
arthralgia
myalgia
cramps
seizure disorder
dizziness
insomnia
fever
fatigue
tremor
skin rash
edema
headache disorder
palpitations
stridor
cough
chest pain
nausea
vomiting
hyperglycemia
nervousness
anaphylaxis
angioedema
hypersensitivity drug reaction
paresthesia
malaise
paradoxical bronchospasm
symptoms of anxiety
tachycardia
viral infection
oral candidiasis
esophageal candidiasis
pharyngeal candidiasis
hypercortisolism
adrenocortical insufficiency
immunosuppression
eosinophilia
agitation
depression
aggressive behavior
hyperkinesis
glaucoma
cataracts
blurred vision
hypersensitivity angiitis
ecchymosis
pharyngitis
sore throat
laryngitis
upper respiratory infection
rhinitis
sinusitis
pneumonia
bronchitis
dental caries
dental discoloration
xerostomia
dyspepsia
urinary tract infection
skin and skin structure infection
pruritus of skin
urticaria
arthralgia
muscle rigidity
myalgia
osteoporosis
osteopenia
dizziness
fever
fatigue
skin rash
facial edema

Drug Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

A product that may interact with this drug is: aldesleukin.

Other medications can affect the removal of fluticasone and salmeterol from your body, which may affect how this product works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), boceprevir, cobicistat, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin), HIV protease inhibitors (such as lopinavir, ritonavir), nefazodone, telithromycin, among others.