What are the possible side effects of Advair?
• Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· weakness, tired feeling, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss;
· chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, excitement or restless feeling;
· seizure (convulsions), feeling light-headed, fainting;
· wheezing, choking, or other 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); or
· worsening asthma symptoms.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:
· headache;
· dryness in your mouth, nose, or throat;
· white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach;
· stuffy nose, sinus pain, cough, sore throat; or
· hoarseness or deepened voice.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Advair?
• Before using Advair, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
· amiodarone (Cordarone);
· a diuretic or "water pill";
· HIV medicines such as ritonavir (Norvir), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept);
· an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam);
· antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), desipramine (Norpramin), or imipramine (Tofranil);
· 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), or fluvoxamine (Luvox).
• If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Advair, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
• There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Advair. 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.