I have been on Advair for about 4-5 years. Shortly after starting it I noticed that the slightest bang to my arm or hands would bruise with large reddish purply spots. I also have what another person spoke about, the stripe down my tongue. I never made the weight connection but have a lot of trouble losing any weight. I would like to find something else to take, it works well to help my breathing but these side effects are starting to feel dangerous. I also had a bone scan and have lost some more bone mass. Marti D.