- Resources
Is Advair A Corticosteroid?
- Advair Diskus Asthma Inhaler Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all)
Warning
Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems may occur in people with asthma who are treated with drugs such as salmeterol (long-acting beta agonists). In people with asthma, this product should only be used when one long-term medication (such as inhaled corticosteroids) does not control breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to...
Read moreMore information on "Is Advair A Corticosteroid?"
From Our Experts
Does Advair Cause Weight Gain?
This is something that has been discussed a lot in asthma communities, as you can see here. Yet there has been very little documented... Read more »
Competition Heats Up for Advair's Share of the Market
While the economy sputters, the long acting bronchodilator/ corticosteroid combination inhaler market is booming. While big ... Read more »
Does Advair cause weight gain?
Weight gain while using Advair is something that has been discussed a lot in asthma communities, as you can see here and here and here and... Read more »
Don't be Afraid of Using Advair and Symbicort
So what's the deal with Advair and Symbicort? These meds have helped so many asthmatics finally gain control of their asthma, yet, with... Read more »
Should Corticosteroids Be Used for Fibromyalgia Treatment?
Full Question:If, as studies suggest, there is no inflammation involved with fibromyalgia, why are corticosteroids sometimes prescribed for... Read more »
From Our Sources
Corticosteroids may increase risk of irregular heartbeat, stud...
A Dutch study has found that taking high doses of corticosteroids can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. People who have this type of... Read more »
Blog: Corticosteroids can increase the risk of osteoporosis
Blogger Peter Ellis was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis, which he believes was caused by his asthma medication. According to experts, patients... Read more »
New Advair HFA inhaler available in the United States
GlaxoSmithKline's new Advair HFA inhaler is now available nationwide. The inhaler offers the same corticosteroid and bronchodilator as the Advair... Read more »
Once-daily Alvesco controls asthma as well as twice-daily Adva...
New data presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress has shown that Alvesco controls asthma symptoms as well as Advair, and it does so... Read more »
More warnings about Advair use
University of Iowa researchers have added their voices to growing warnings about Advair, saying that drugs that use salmeterol in combination with an... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
