Pulmicort Side Effects (Cont.)

Pulmicort Side Effects to Report

There are a number of possible side effects with Pulmicort that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, including, but not limited to:
 
  • Worsening of asthma
  • Frequent or severe infections of any type
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including an unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling.
     

Less Common Pulmicort Side Effects

There are other possible Pulmicort side effects that occur less frequently. These Pulmicort side effects occur in 1 to 3 percent of people. In the case of these possible side effects, it is difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by the Pulmicort medicine or by factors unrelated to the medication.
 
Some of these less common Pulmicort side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Chest pain
  • Fatigue
  • Voice changes
  • A loss of appetite
  • Emotional changes
  • Muscle pain
  • Dry mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Migraine headaches
  • Insomnia.
     

Pulmicort Side Effects: Final Thoughts

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the Pulmicort side effects explained above. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking Pulmicort. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of Pulmicort, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;