Common Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.

Expert advice for Fluticort Respules
It is a steroid medicine which works well for many different conditions, including serious illnesses. Take regularly to gain maximum benefit. Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor. You may need to decrease the dose gradually. You may get side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems. Notify your doctor if you get them. Some side effects may occur after weeks or months. These include weakness of arms and legs, or developing a rounder face. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.

Q. Is Fluticort an antibiotic/steroid/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinergic drug?
Fluticort is a steroid but not an antibiotic/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinerhic/decongestant drug.It is used to treat nasal congestion (decongestant) and other symptoms caused by allergies or conditions like asthma

Q. Does it contain sulfa?
It does not contain sulfa

Q. Is Fluticort available over the counter?
No. Fluticort is a prescription drug. It is not available over the counter

Q. Is Fluticort the same as Nasonex/Flonase?
Fluticort is also available in the branded form as Flonase nasal spray

Q. Does it contain acetaminophen?
However, Nasonex consists of another drug called Mometasone also used for treating nasal allergies. Acetaaminofen is a different medication

Q. What is used for?
Fluticasone (in the form of inhaler) is used to treat symptoms of asthma and nasal inflammation such as coughing, wheezing, blocked nose, runny nose

Q. Is Fluticort used for cold?
It is also used as topical cream to treat various skin allergies and infections. It is not used for common cold

Q. Can I take Fluticort with Benadryl/Sudafed/Zyrtec/ Afrin/Allegra/Mucinex?
Yes. Fluticort may be taken with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)/Zyrtec (cetrizine)/ Afrin (oxymetazoline)/Allegra (fexofenadine)/Mucinex (guaifenesin) if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Does Fluticort propionate cause weight gain/drowsiness/ wakefulness?
Fluticort may cause weight gain since it is a steroid drug. It may cause drowsiness or wakefulness. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Fluticort addictive?
No. Fluticort is not an addictive or a controlled/banned substance

Q. Dose Fluticort cause nose bleeds?
Yes. The most common and expected side-effect of Fluticort nasal spray/inhaler is nose bleeding. If your bleeding is more or does not stop, please consult your doctor

Q. Can I take Fluticort if I have high blood pressure?
It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Fluticort if you have high blood pressure.