Pulmicort Turbuhaler

Pulmicort Turbuhaler Side Effects

See also the Precautions section.

Dry/irritated throat, hoarseness, or coughing may occur. A bad taste in the mouth, headache, upset stomach, nausea, voice changes, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, or back pain may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• white patches in your mouth or on your tongue
• muscle/joint pain
• sinus pain/pressure
• discolored discharge from the nose
• bone pain/breakage
• puffy face
• unexpected weight gain
• swelling of the feet/ankles
• easy bruising/bleeding
• difficulty sleeping
• mental/mood changes (e.g., mood swings, depression, anxiety)
• vision problems

Infrequently, this medication may cause severe sudden worsening of breathing problems/asthma immediately after use. If you have sudden worsening of breathing, use your quick-relief inhaler and seek immediate medical attention.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Pulmicort Turbuhaler Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).