Adviar symptoms and conditions

Bleeding Gums, Severe Leg Cramping, Yeast Rashes, Sleeplessness, Blurred Vision:

I am a 49 year old woman who was recently prescribed Advair for asthma control. I also have severe allergies. My gums began bleeding almost immediately so I worried that I wasn't rinsing my mouth well enough. I stopped the Advair for a several days since in my mind, that was the culprit. Then my breathing/wheezing/persistent cough came back. So, I started back on my Advair and then started almost immediately having the worst leg cramps of my life. After figuring out that this new symptom correlated to my Advair use, I stopped it again cold turkey. I also am not sleeping over about an hour at a time despite my taking Ambien as well as anti-anxiety meds (I have Bipolar Disorder (Depression alternating with Manic Episodes) as well as Anxiety Disorder). Oh yes, and I developed weird yeast rashes underneath my breasts, on my inner thighs and behind my ears....despite if not being hot at all. I have never had this type of rash before or even been troubled with yeast infections. I also just noticed today that my vision is more blurred when trying to read the guide on my TV (42"). I have had no weight gain...in fact am losing weight..but have been watching what I eat. I don't feel more depressed...in fact, I feel the opposite...kinda euphoric at times..which feels good but can be a step towards mania for me. I decided to do a bit of research on Advair as a cause of the leg cramps...my persistent cough is back but I am afraid to take it now. I guess I need to talk to my allergist tomorrow.

After being diagnosed with “mild asthma” I was prescribed Adviar. Nothing was discussed as far a side effects of Adviar and the accompanying pamphlet did not raise any “red flags” but after just a month of being on this drug I gained over 20 lbs.!! I became emotional and cried easily, fatigued, dizzy, retained fluid. I know I should not have but immediately stopped taking Adviar. I all ready feel better and the weight is dropping fast! This drug should be removed from the market and I am not happy with the Dr. who prescribed it!

everytime i use advair i am having bruises in the arms and legs after 2 days..is that really normal or should i stop using adviar..please let me know..thanks

I am 58 year old female. I developed asthma last summer and the Dr put me on Advair. Recently, I have developed acne and my voice is very hoarse. I have a lot of trouble speaking and being understood. I had no idea Adviar caused this reaction in people. Co-incidentally, I went on the Nutrisystem Diet in July and have not experienced any weight gain.

I am concerned about the hoarsness and am considering not taking the Advair. I also have a strength problem and shortness of breath several times a day. I don't know if it's related to the Advair or just the asthma symptoms.

My daughter is 8 years old and has been on Advair since she was 4 years old. In those 4 years she gone from a normal, healthy weight child to significantly overweight. When I discussed this with her Pulmonologist he said that there wasn't enough steroid in the Adviar to cause this. And to put this in perspective she has put on 30 lbs in just one year. After reading some of the entries I was relieved to find out that she is not alone. As of today I have taken her off the Advair. Thankfully she has the type of asthma that can be handled in another way. I just wish I had found this website earlier.

I am sad and angry. I am a singer. Advair was prescribed for me about 7 months ago because of slight emphysems. I had already quite smoking (It's now almost 11 months since I've smoed. I was afraid of Adviar because it is a steroid, and i very early noticed some hoarseness but was eassured by my doctor, so i continued. Actually, I used it only about half of the time because of my fear. After about 7 months, I developed significant hoarseness. Now a ENT and my GP have both expressed the opinion that it is the Advair that casued the problem. I always rinsed my mouth and my throat and also gargled after using the Adviar, but it didn't work. I have not taken the medicine since Jan. 23, and there is some improvement. My GP says it might take 2 months. My breathing went from the 58 th to the 75th percentile after 6 months of not smoking. I also do a lot of cariovascular exercise, so i think i'll be all right without the medicatiion. What I want is HEALING for my VOICE. Do you know of anything i can do?

I went on Adviar and started getting chest pain, then heart palpitaions so bad I was brought to the ER for a possible heart attach. I know it works for some so they can have it.

Having been on Adviar for almost 3 years, I have suffered from abnormal weight gain. I also have increase chest pains and my voice sometimes gets hoarse.

i am having sexual side effects..........I CANT GET IT UP NOW ever since taking this 250/50 adviar...but i breathe great though !!!!!!!!!!!!!

My daughter is 14 years old and 2 years ago her allergist put her on Advair due to her asthma. She lasted on Advair for approx 4 months. Within that 4 months she could no longer read, could not concentrate, her grades went from honor roll to straight F's, her vision got worse and she suffered from depression. Two years later she still suffers from depression, memory lose, although she is back on honor roll she still has problems concentrating, and comprehending what she reads. She gets angry very easily, she used to be a very happy person.. I went against her Allergist recommindations to take her off of Adviar and although she refuses to look at the possibly of these reactions I am convinced that this MAJOR changes in my daughter where indeed caused by this medication.
Cheryl