• weakness, tired feeling, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss;

• wheezing or breathing problems after using this medication;

• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;

• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist);

• worsening asthma symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache;

• dryness in your mouth, nose, or throat;

• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;

• stuffy nose, sinus pain, cough; or

• hoarseness or deepened voice.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect fluticasone inhalation?

If you are also using a bronchodilator (a drug that opens the airways to improve breathing), use it first before using the fluticasone inhaler. This will allow more fluticasone to reach your lungs. Bronchodilators include albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), pirbuterol (Maxair), bitolterol (Tornalate), and others.

Before using fluticasone inhalation, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• amiodarone (Cordarone);

• HIV medicines such as ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra);

• certain antibiotics such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S.), or;

• medicines for depression such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use fluticasone, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with fluticasone inhalation. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluticasone inhalation.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.