What Are The Side Effects of Advair Diskus?
The Advair Diskus combines a long acting bronchodilator (salmeterol) and steroid (fluticasone). The salmeterol reduces airway bronchospasm while the steroid fights inflammation. The two components are commercially known as Serevent and Flovent. Advair is used twice a day and is prescribed for both adults and children.
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Types
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The Advair Diskus comes in three different strengths 100/50, 250/50 and 500/50. The steroid component is what changes as the salmeterol is constant at 50.
Mild Side Effects
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Mild side effects of Advair are nausea, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, dry mouth, hoarseness, sinus pressure, coughing up mucus and a sore throat.
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Serious Side Effects
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Serious side effects, which should be reported to a doctor include rapid, uneven heartbeat, chest pain, fever, blurred vision, thrush and asthma symptoms. Salmeterol has been linked to a rare, but increased risk of severe asthma attacks and death.
Long-term Side Effects
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Effects of long-term use of Advair include eye problems, such as glaucoma and cataracts, osteoporosis, insulin resistance, seizures, thyroid problems and infection.
Warning
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As with any medication, seek medical attention if hives and airway swelling appear after using Advair. Patients who are allergic to milk proteins are at a higher risk of a serious allergic reaction to Advair.
Considerations
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Patients concerned about the effects of salmeterol should discuss other options with their doctors. Do not abruptly discontinue Advair without first consulting a doctor.
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