Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Body aches or pain
chills
congestion
diarrhea
dryness or soreness of the throat
fever
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
hoarseness
increased cough
joint pain
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
nausea
runny nose
shivering
sweating
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble sleeping
trouble with swallowing
unexplained nosebleeds
unusual tiredness or weakness
voice changes
vomiting
Less common
Cough producing mucus
difficulty with breathing
noisy breathing
shortness of breath
tightness in the chest
Incidence not known
Blindness
bloody mucus
blurred vision
changes in vision
darkening of the skin
decreased vision
eye pain
fainting
fast heartbeat
hives
irritation
itching
joint stiffness or swelling
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
mental depression
painful or difficult urination
rash
redness of the skin
slowing of normal growth in children
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
tearing
trouble healing
white patches in the throat
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
heartburn
indigestion
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
tooth problems
upper abdominal or stomach pain
Incidence not known
Change in sense of smell or taste
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Nasacort side effects (more detail)
