Flovent Warnings and Precautions

A few Flovent warnings and precautions to be aware of include possible drug interactions, the safety of taking Flovent while nursing, and the risk of glaucoma or cataracts in some people who take this medicine. Some of the conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take Flovent include eczema, tuberculosis, and any allergies you may have. Among the people who should not take Flovent are those who are allergic to Flovent or any of the inactive components used to make it.

 

Flovent: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Flovent® HFA (fluticasone HFA) is an environmentally-friendly inhaler that has replaced the old Flovent® inhaler, which contained substances that may deplete the ozone layer.
 
This article uses the names "Flovent" and "Flovent HFA" interchangeably to refer to Flovent HFA.
 
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Flovent if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.
     
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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