Arnuity Ellipta
(fluticasone)
Controls asthma.
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An easy-to-use, convenient inhaler for asthma patients 12 years or older.
- Price before coupon$34.55
- Lowest price with coupon$12.2465% savings
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
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.
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- 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.
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Download Fact SheetArnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) is a steroid, which lowers inflammation in your lungs.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
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Dosage forms
- Inhaler
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What to expect when you take Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) for Asthma
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Common cold
- Cough
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Backache
Side effect rates for Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone)
- Common cold8%8%5%5%
- Lung inflammation7%7%6%6%
- Lung infection6%6%5%5%
- Headache6%6%4%4%
- Sore throat4%4%3%3%
- Sinus infection4%4%
- Toothache3%3%
- Stomach flu3%3%
- Fungal infection of the mouth3%3%
- Fungal infection of the mouth and throat3%3%
- Pain from fungal infection of the mouth and throat3%3%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Arnuity Ellipta.
People taking Arnuity Ellipta felt side effect more
People taking Arnuity Ellipta felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) can lower your immune system and make it easier to get infections. Talk to your doctor if you find yourself getting sick more often.