Asthma attacks: This medication is not a "reliever" medication. If you start developing asthma symptoms, be sure to use your "reliever" medication for rapid relief of your asthma symptoms. It is very important that you have your "reliever" medication with you at all times. If you persistently use more of your "reliever" medication, contact your doctor. Bone effects: Long-term use of corticosteroids such as beclomethasone may affect bone density and increase the risk of fracture.
Your doctor will monitor your bone health while you are taking this medication. Eye problems: If you have glaucoma or cataracts or are at risk of developing them, have your eyes checked by your doctor before starting long-term treatment with this medication. Have your eyes monitored at regular intervals while using this medication. Growth effects: Long-term use of corticosteroids, including inhaled forms such as this medication, may slow the growth of children and adolescents.
It is important to use the lowest effective dose for managing asthma symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Infections: Corticosteroids such as beclomethasone may worsen existing infections, mask the signs of infection, and increase the risk of new infections, especially for people who are also taking medications that suppress the immune system e.
If you use this medication for several months or longer, your doctor will monitor you periodically for signs of infection. If you have not had chicken pox or measles or have not been vaccinated against these infections, take special care to avoid exposure to them. Medical conditions: If you have a thyroid disorder or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Oral hygiene: Adequate oral hygiene is very important in minimizing the overgrowth of microorganisms such as candidiasis thrush. Proper oral hygiene includes rinsing your mouth with water after using the inhaler. Using a spacer device with the inhaler can greatly reduce how much medication stays in your mouth. Thrush infections, should they occur, may require treatment with appropriate antifungal therapy or the discontinuance of treatment with fluticasone, depending on the severity of the infections.
Steroid medication use: If you have taken or are still taking oral steroid medications over the last several months, consult with your doctor before using this medication. In times of stress or during a severe asthma attack, your doctor may want you to start your oral steroid medication again. Stopping medication: Do not stop this medication abruptly, as this may cause your condition to get worse.
When this medication is stopped, it should be stopped gradually as directed by your doctor. Worsening of asthma: Increasing use of your bronchodilators e. Sudden and progressive worsening in asthma control is potentially life-threatening, and consideration should be given to increasing the dose of fluticasone inhalation. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about how to properly monitor for symptoms of worsening asthma.
Wheezing: This medication may cause the airways to spasm immediately after using the inhaler. If this happens, use your rescue inhaler as soon as possible to relieve the symptoms, then call your doctor as soon as possible.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking beclomethasone, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children under 5 years or age. If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them.
This medicine may cause fungus infection of the mouth or throat thrush. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have white patches in the mouth or throat, or pain when eating or swallowing.
You should not use this medicine if your asthma attack has already started. Your doctor will prescribe another medicine eg, a short-acting inhaler for you to use in case of an acute asthma attack. Make sure you understand how to use the short-acting inhaler.
Talk to your doctor if you need instructions. Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may cause problems with your adrenal gland.
Talk to your doctor if you or your child have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: darkening of the skin, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, loss of appetite, mental depression, nausea, skin rash, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting.
Follow your doctor's directions carefully if you are switching from an oral corticosteroid to this medicine. Your doctor may want you to carry a medical identification ID card stating that you or your child are using this medicine. The card will say that you may need additional medicine during an emergency, a severe asthma attack or other illness, or unusual stress.
This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse.
This may be life-threatening. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child are having a cough, difficulty with breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing after using this medicine. Use a short acting inhaler right away to treat your symptoms. If you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
This medicine may cause children to grow more slowly than usual. Talk to your child's doctor if you have any concerns.
This medicine may decrease bone mineral density when used for a long time. A low bone mineral density can cause weak bones or osteoporosis. If you have any questions about this, ask your doctor.
Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want you or your child to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist eye doctor. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects 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:.
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I Accept Show Purposes. Table of Contents View All. Table of Contents. Before Taking. Side Effects. Warnings and Interactions. How Asthma Is Treated. When to Call Paradoxical bronchospasm Difficulty breathing Shortness of breath Wheezing when inhaling and exhaling Persistent coughing Chest pain Lightheadedness Inability to speak Inability to relieve symptoms with a rescue inhaler Anaphylaxis Hives or rash Rapid heartbeats Dizziness or lightheadedness Confusion Fainting Shortness of breath Wheezing Swelling of the face, mouth, or throat Adrenal crisis Abdominal or flank pain Dizziness or lightheadedness Fatigue Headache High fever Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Confusion Profuse sweating on the face or palms Rapid heart rate Rapid breathing.
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Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Related Articles. Using Advair Diskus for Asthma. What Is Severe Asthma? Is Asthmanefrin Safe to Use for Asthma? Difficulty breathing Shortness of breath Wheezing when inhaling and exhaling Persistent coughing Chest pain Lightheadedness Inability to speak Inability to relieve symptoms with a rescue inhaler. Hives or rash Rapid heartbeats Dizziness or lightheadedness Confusion Fainting Shortness of breath Wheezing Swelling of the face, mouth, or throat.
Abdominal or flank pain Dizziness or lightheadedness Fatigue Headache High fever Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Confusion Profuse sweating on the face or palms Rapid heart rate Rapid breathing.
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