Compare Arnuity Ellipta vs. Qvar
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls asthma.
An easy-to-use, convenient inhaler for asthma patients 12 years or older.
Controls asthma.
Qvar (beclomethasone) is good for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms, but it's not a rescue inhaler and must be taken daily.
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3.2/ 5 average rating with 35 reviewsforQvar
Upsides
- You only need to take Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) once per day.
- Breathe-activated inhalers may be easier to use than aerosol inhalers, and do not require cleaning and maintenance.
- Qvar (beclomethasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid, which is the most effective class of medicines to manage asthma when taken daily.
- Inhaling Qvar (beclomethasone) has fewer side effects than taking a pill by mouth.
- Safe for use by children 5 years and older.
Downsides
- Don't forget to rinse your mouth after each use as Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) can cause a fungal infection in the mouth or throat.
- Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) is not for on-demand treatment of an asthma attack. You will still need to have a rescue inhaler handy.
- Do not take Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) if you're allergic to milk proteins since it contains dairy.
- Can take up to 2 weeks for better control of asthma symptoms and up to 3 to 4 weeks for maximum effects.
- Can cause fungal infections of the mouth and throat, especially if you don't rinse your mouth after use.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Inhaler
Price
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$13.11
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Reviews
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35 reviews so far
34%
saidit'sworth it
29%
saiditworked well
26%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Qvar (beclomethasone)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
11possible side effects
- Common cold8%
- Lung inflammation7%
- Lung infection6%
- Headache6%
- Sore throat4%
- Sinus infection4%
- Toothache3%
- Stomach flu3%
- Fungal infection of the mouth3%
- Fungal infection of the mouth and throat3%
- Pain from fungal infection of the mouth and throat3%
7possible side effects
- Infection of airways, nose, and throat11%
- Headache8%
- Sore throat5%
- More asthma symptoms4%
- Runny, stuffy nose3%
- Common cold symptoms3%
- Pain2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased risk of infections
- Not for asthma attack
- Sudden breathing problems
- Weaker bones
- Low bone mineral bone density
- Prolonged immobilization
- Family history of osteroporosis
- Use of anticonvulsants
- Use of oral corticosteroids.
- Slowed growth
- Effects on eyes
- Long-term use of Qvar (beclomethasone)
- History of glaucoma
- History of high eye pressure
- History of cataracts
- Sudden-onset breathing problems
- Weakened immune system
- Not current with vaccinations
- Taking other steroid medicines
- Current infection without treatment
- Bone loss
- History of osteoporosis
- Taking other medicines that cause bone loss
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Adrenal gland problems
- Switching from steroid pills to steroid inhalers
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Stopping steroid medicines too quickly
- Slower growth rate in children
- Children
- High doses of Qvar (beclomethasone)
- Long-term use of Qvar (beclomethasone)