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Fluticasone and Thrush: What Users Say

Brand names: Flovent, Flovent HFA, Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent Rotadisk

Thrush: mentioned by 4 users (5.4%)

Based on user experiences from 74 Fluticasone reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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shortness of breath 8.1%
sore throat 8.1%
anger 6.8%
hoarseness 6.8%
chest pain 5.4%
dizziness 5.4%
headaches 5.4%
pain 5.4%
thrush 5.4%
cough 4.1%

Reviews for Fluticasone

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "thrush". Clear filters to view all 74 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Pal...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 19, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was using Qvar for 4 years prior to Arnuity Ellipta, 2 puffs twice a day, and still had to use my rescue inhaler several times a day. My insurance no longer covered Qvar, and they gave me three other options, so I did my research and told my doctor I would like to try Arnuity Ellipta, 100 mcg, one puff a day. After a few days, I did not need a rescue inhaler. So I swear by this medication. I also have never gotten thrush since using Arnuity Ellipta. I rarely need a rescue inhaler. By rarely, I mean the only time I use one is in the fall and the spring when the atmosphere changes. One rescue inhaler lasts me over a year. Life changer for me."

10 / 10
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  • X_N...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 3, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "It works as quickly as most steroids I have used, but it starts to cause oral thrush after a few days even though I gargle, rinse my mouth, and brush my teeth and tongue after each of the twice-a-day uses. My doctor added an aerochamber spacer to help with this problem, but the thrush returns after approximately ten days instead of three. At that time, I have to start using Nystatin oral rinse to kill the thrush. I wish there were a better way!"

6 / 10
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  • Lou...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 10, 2024

For Asthma, Maintenance "This is a miracle product. I’ve been using it for 20 years now. I don’t know what people did before this. My chest is so tight and stiff if I don’t take it. Thrush is the only side effect, though. After I take the medicine and wait a certain amount of time, I don’t remember exactly how long you’re supposed to wait. But then, the first thing I drink is unsweetened cranberry juice and water because this washes the medicine away without feeding the thrush Candida/yeast. This is a side effect possible. But sugar feeds the thrush. So that’s why I drink cranberry unsweetened with water that will discourage the thrush and irrigate your digestive tract so it cannot grow."

9 / 10
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  • Hou...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 22, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Works well for me, although it has caused oral thrush at times, even after rinsing my mouth after taking."

9 / 10
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