Risks and Side Effects
Overview and Key Information
- Patients with COPD have a higher chance of getting pneumonia. ADVAIR DISKUS may increase the chance of getting pneumonia. Call your healthcare provider if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- increase in mucus (sputum) production
- change in mucus color
- fever
- chills
- increased cough
- increased breathing problems
- Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur. It is important to rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth after using your ADVAIR DISKUS.
- ADVAIR DISKUS does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always have a short-acting beta2-agonist medicine with you to treat sudden symptoms. If you do not have an inhaled, short-acting bronchodilator, contact your healthcare provider to have one prescribed for you.
- Do not stop using ADVAIR DISKUS unless told to do so by your healthcare provider because your symptoms might get worse.
- Call your healthcare provider if breathing problems worsen over time while using ADVAIR DISKUS. You may need different treatment.
- Get emergency medical care if:
- breathing problems worsen quickly, and
- you use your short-acting beta2-agonist medicine, but it does not relieve your breathing problems.
Answers to Important Safety Questions
What are the possible side effects with ADVAIR DISKUS?
The most common side effects with ADVAIR DISKUS include:
- thrush in the mouth and throat
- throat irritation
- hoarseness and voice changes
- viral respiratory infections
- headache
- muscle and bone pain
Other possible side effects with ADVAIR DISKUS include:
- serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- hives
- swelling of the face, mouth, and tongue
- breathing problems
- increased blood pressure
- a fast and irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- headache
- tremor
- nervousness
- weakened immune system and a higher chance of infections
- lower bone mineral density. This may be a problem for people who already have a higher chance of low bone density (osteoporosis).
- eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts. You should have regular eye exams while using ADVAIR DISKUS.
Who should not use ADVAIR DISKUS?
Do not use ADVAIR DISKUS:
- to treat sudden, severe symptoms of asthma or COPD
- if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins. Ask your doctor if you are not sure.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using ADVAIR DISKUS?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions, including if you:
- have heart problems
- have high blood pressure
- have seizures
- have thyroid problems
- have diabetes
- have liver problems
- have osteoporosis
- have an immune system problem
- are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if ADVAIR DISKUS may harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding. It is not known if ADVAIR DISKUS passes into your milk and if it can harm your baby.
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in ADVAIR DISKUS, any other medicines, or food products. See below for a link to the Medication Guide for a complete list of the ingredients in ADVAIR DISKUS.
- are exposed to chickenpox or measles
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ADVAIR DISKUS and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects. Especially, tell your healthcare provider if you take ritonavir. The anti-HIV medicines NORVIR® (ritonavir capsules) Soft Gelatin, NORVIR (ritonavir oral solution), and KALETRA® (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablets contain ritonavir.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
NORVIR and KALETRA are registered trademarks of Abbott Laboratories.
Other Important Safety Information
While you are using ADVAIR DISKUS twice a day, do not use other medicines that contain a long-acting beta2-agonist or LABA for any reason. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if any of your other medicines are LABA medicines.
Call your healthcare provider or get medical care right away if:
- your breathing problems worsen with ADVAIR DISKUS
- you need to use your short-acting beta2-agonist medicine more often than usual
- your short-acting beta2-agonist medicine does not work as well for you at relieving symptoms
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
This is not all the safety information about ADVAIR DISKUS. Please see the complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for ADVAIR DISKUS for more information or ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50
ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is approved for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. You should only take 1 inhalation of ADVAIR twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits. People with COPD taking ADVAIR may have a higher chance of pneumonia. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of sputum, fever, chills, increased cough, or increased breathing problems.
ADVAIR may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems (cataracts or glaucoma). You should have regular eye exams. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. ADVAIR does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.
