AEROSPAN HFA Reviews (FLUNISOLIDE)Average Rating: 1.0 (1 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare AEROSPAN HFA with similar:
Type: Brand name discontinued; available as generic
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR AEROSPAN HFA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
1 | COPD | This was prescribed as a steroid inhaler intended to improve my breathing. I was OK the first 4 days and it did improve my breathing to some degree. On the 5th day on Aerospan I got a mild stomach ache and bad diarrhea. The 6th day just the mild stomach ache but gas and rumbling in my stomach. On the 7th day I thought I had gotten food poisoning. I had the stomach ache, was very dizzy, light headed, extremely exhausted, had tachycardia, and in the afternoon I got very nauseous and vomited. I then felt like I was running a fever and then got the chills. I was belching, had lots of gas, dry mouth, sore throat, muscle aches and difficulty walking the leg cramps were so strong. I pulled the sheet that came with Aerospan and read the possible side effects and these were all listed. I went off Aerospan for 3 days and everything cleared up. Since I wasn't sure if it was the medication or food poisoning I took one puff after being off Aerospan for 3 days and everything flared up so it was Aero | M | 74 | 7 days 80 mcg 2X day | 5/12/2015 |
AEROSPAN HFA (FLUNISOLIDE): Flunisolide is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing). Flunisolide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages. FDA Approval Date: 2006-01-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)