Why ALVESCO* (Ciclesonide ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ALVESCO: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.81)
(based on 26 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ALVESCO
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Asthma* | 5 |
2 | Rhinitis allergic* | 2 |
3 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease* | 2 |
4 | Sinus congestion | 1 |
5 | Sinusitis* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ALVESCO **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Hepatic congestion | 3 |
2 | Anxiety | 3 |
3 | Nausea* | 2 |
4 | Hypersensitivity | 2 |
5 | Emotional distress | 2 |
6 | Depression | 2 |
7 | Drug ineffective | 2 |
8 | Mood altered | 2 |
9 | Irritability | 2 |
10 | Asthma* | 2 |
11 | Burning sensation | 2 |
12 | Fatigue* | 2 |
13 | Constipation | 1 |
14 | Psychotic disorder | 1 |
15 | Somnolence | 1 |
16 | Rash | 1 |
17 | Skin tightness | 1 |
18 | Sinusitis | 1 |
19 | Abdominal pain upper | 1 |
20 | Libido increased | 1 |
*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 ALVESCO
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Ciclesonide (Zetonna, Omnaris, Alvesco)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com