Sweating With Flovent

Flovent is a brand-name medication of Fluticasone. Fluticasone is an anti-inflammatory medication used in the treatment of nasal congestion, asthma and skin allergies. Flovent is an inhaler for asthma that reduces airway inflammation. When taken as directed, Flovent is not likely to cause side effects. However, sweating is one side effect of Flovent that is not completely understood.

Causes

• According to Kids Health, Fluticasone can cause infections in children, resulting in a fever of 100.5 and above. Sweating and chills are associated with fever and reactions to medications. Over-using Flovent can also cause side effects like sweating.

Prevalence

• Drugs.com reports that the prevalence of sweating as a side effect of Flovent is not precisely known. However, sweating is a side effect that does not generally require medical attention.

Prevention/Solution

• Accompanying side effects of Flovent may require medical attention. According to Drugs.com, some potentially dangerous side effects include extreme fatigue, fainting, breathing difficulties, appetite changes, vomiting, increased heart rate or blood pressure and gastrointestinal problems. Such side effects require immediate medical attention. In order to minimize Flovent's side effects, take the medication as directed and avoid over-dosing.