Why ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50* (Fluticasone propionate; salmeterol xinafoate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.95)
(based on 220 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asthma* | 109 |
| 2 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease* | 10 |
| 3 | Bronchitis* | 3 |
| 4 | Cough* | 3 |
| 5 | Hypersensitivity | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight increased | 37 |
| 2 | Muscle spasms | 23 |
| 3 | Dysphonia* | 23 |
| 4 | Oropharyngeal pain | 18 |
| 5 | Cough* | 15 |
| 6 | Depression | 15 |
| 7 | Candidiasis | 15 |
| 8 | Pain | 13 |
| 9 | Arthralgia | 11 |
| 10 | Cardiac flutter | 10 |
| 11 | Fungal infection | 10 |
| 12 | Palpitations | 10 |
| 13 | Asthma* | 9 |
| 14 | Anger | 8 |
| 15 | Somnolence | 8 |
| 16 | Dry mouth | 8 |
| 17 | Irritability | 8 |
| 18 | Anxiety | 7 |
| 19 | Tremor | 7 |
| 20 | Discomfort | 7 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Fluticasone propionate; salmeterol xinafoate (Advairdiskus, Advair diskus 100/50, Advair diskus, Advair, Advair hfa, Advair diskus 250/50, Advair diskus 500/50)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com