Get Informed: Flovent
Active Ingredient(s)
Fluticasone Inhalation
What does it do?
This product is used for the maintenance of asthma. It is an inhaled corticosteroid.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-31 2:56 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:05 PM
Other Names
- Flovent
- Flovent HFA
- Fluticasone Inhalation
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- C
Black Box Warning
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 14 May 1994
- Est US Patients*
- 747,000
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Flovent or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Flovent used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 5,500 patients that use Flovent (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 75% |
mild
severe
|
| COPD | 42% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Flovent work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 5,500 users taking Flovent (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iGuard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 75%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Flovent outweigh the bad things.
- 16%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Flovent.
Common Side Effects of Flovent
iGuard regularly polls our more than 5,500 users taking Flovent (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
9% of patients experience side-effects on Flovent
< 1% of patients experience significant side-effects on Flovent
Most Common Side Effects...
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Headache
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Flovent (Fluticasone Inhalation) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
My 12 year old daughter has been on Flovent since she was two. Should I be concerned. I do know she has been recently experiencing headaches.
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-05 15:55:54
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Headaches are a common side effect of Flovent. However, there is less steroid absorbed from an inhaler versus taking pills orally. Make an appointment with your daughter's physician to discuss her headaches and symptoms to see if her medication is the cause or if there is another underlying reason.
Posted: 2010-03-14 21:11:20
Question/Comment:
I have been on Flovent inhaler for 4 months the only side affects I have is my hands get shaky for awhile after taking the medicine. I know it changes your blood glucose. I don't have diabetes, what could be causing this reaction? Please reply!
Age 71, female.
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-14 01:38:12
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Blood glucose changes can be a side effect of Flovent. If your symptoms are affecting your lifestyle or if they worsen, discuss them with your physician. You may need your dose of Flovent adjusted.
Posted: 2010-02-19 10:29:58
Question/Comment:
Would Flovent have any side effecs on my Type1 Diabetes?
27 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-25 13:26:35
iGuard Answer/Reply:
As an inhaler, Flovent is not absorbed into the body in large amounts. However, it is possible for small amount to be absorbed into the body. Flovent (fluticasone) belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids can affect blood glucose especially in patients with diabetes. Because it is an inhaler, it probably will not affect blood glucose as much as if it were being taken as a tablet. However, it would be better to monitor your blood glucose more closely if you add this as a new medication or increase your dosage. If you notice that your blood glucose is consistently running high, make an appointment with your physician to discuss your medications.
Posted: 2009-12-01 00:48:58
Question/Comment:
I'm concerned about Flovents affect on my ostoporosis,any coments ?
71 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-07-30 16:16:05
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Flovent which is an inhaled steroid typically has less absorption than an oral tablet or capule. You should only take your Flovent as directed and not exceed the daily dose prescribed. There were some cases of reported osteoporosis after the Flovent had been on the market but its incidence or rate was not able to be validated as the side effect was reported from the general population and not monitored in a clinical study. You should discuss your concerns with your doctor and if necessary get a bone density scan for a baseline bone level and have it repeated annually. Any major changes in your bone density would be captured and recorded and your doctor would be able to determine the best course of action for you.
Posted: 2009-07-31 14:46:13
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