Note: This document contains side effect information about fluticasone nasal. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Flonase Allergy Relief.
Summary
More frequent side effects include: asthma, nausea, vomiting, and epistaxis. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to fluticasone nasal: nasal spray.
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, fluticasone nasal (the active ingredient contained in Flonase Allergy Relief) 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:
More common
- Bloody nose
- chest tightness
- cough
- fever
- headache
- muscle aches
- pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
- sore throat
- stuffy or runny nose
- trouble breathing
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
- Blurred vision
- change in vision
- loss of vision
Incidence not known
- 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
Other side effects
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:
Less common
- Back pain
- dizziness
- pain in the mouth and nose
- stomach discomfort
- toothache
- weight increased
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]
