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What to expect while taking ADVAIR^®

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One of the most important things you may expect while taking ADVAIR is superior symptom control.* Below you'll find some helpful information to give you a sense of what you may experience while taking ADVAIR.

Using the ADVAIR DISKUS correctly
It's important to follow your doctor's advice and take the recommended dose of ADVAIR he or she has prescribed. ADVAIR is taken twice a day, every day—once in the morning and once at night, approximately 12 hours apart.

When to expect improvement
You may notice some improvement within 30 minutes of using the ADVAIR DISKUS. Maximum results may take a week or longer. Even if you don't see immediate improvement in your asthma, it's important to keep taking your ADVAIR twice a day, every day, as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if symptoms do not improve.

Taking a dose
You may feel as though you haven't received your dose of ADVAIR even though you have. This is very common. Many people do not taste or feel the dose. Don't worry. You have received your dose. Do not take an additional dose.

Missing a dose
If you forget a dose of ADVAIR, just take it as soon as you do remember. If it's close to the time of your next dose, just wait until your scheduled time to take your next dose, do not take an additional dose.

Common reactions
The most common side effects that people experience when using ADVAIR are ear, nose, and throat irritation, respiratory symptoms, headaches, stomach irritation, and general muscle aches, most of which should diminish with time.

Please see your doctor if you continue to experience any of these symptoms. Or consult your doctor if you have severe symptoms, develop hives, a rash, swelling, or have an asthma attack that you can't treat with your short-acting bronchodilator, such as albuterol, or your other regular medication. Click here for complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.

For more information about ADVAIR, read the complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.

*People ages 12 years and older taking ADVAIR 100/50 experienced improved lung function and reductions in both asthma symptoms and
fast-acting inhaler use, compared with people taking either fluticasone propionate 100 mcg or salmeterol 50 mcg (inhalation powders) alone. Your results may vary.

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Important Information about ADVAIR DISKUS
Prescription ADVAIR won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be taken more than twice a day. ADVAIR is for people who still have symptoms on another asthma controller, or who need two controllers. ADVAIR contains salmeterol. In patients with asthma, medicines like salmeterol may increase the chance of asthma-related death. So ADVAIR is not for people whose asthma is well controlled on another controller medicine.

Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your asthma with ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta₂-agonists for any reason. If you are taking ADVAIR, see your doctor if your asthma does not improve or gets worse. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure. Some people may experience increased blood pressure, heart rate, or changes in heart rhythm. ADVAIR is for patients 4 years and older. For patients 4 to 11 years old, ADVAIR 100/50 is for those who have asthma symptoms while on an inhaled corticosteroid.

Complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for ADVAIR DISKUS^® (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder).