Side Effects of Triamcinolone Inhalers (Cont.)

Side Effects of Triamcinolone Inhalers to Report

There are a number of possible side effects with triamcinolone inhalers that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, including, but not limited to:
 
  • Worsening of asthma
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including an unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling.
     

Less Common Side Effects of Triamcinolone Inhalers

There are other possible side effects of triamcinolone inhalers that occur less frequently. These side effects occur in 1 to 3 percent of people or less. In the case of these possible side effects, it can be difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by the triamcinolone inhaler or factors unrelated to the medication.
 
Some of these less common side effects of triamcinolone inhalers include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
  • Sensitivity to the sun
  • Diarrhea
  • Thrush
  • Toothaches
  • Vomiting
  • Weight gain
  • Bursitis (painful, inflamed joints)
  • Dry mouth
  • Chest congestion
  • Voice changes
  • Urinary tract infections (bladder infections)
  • Vaginal yeast infections.
     

Side Effects of Triamcinolone Inhalers: Final Thoughts

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the side effects of triamcinolone inhalers explained above. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the triamcinolone inhaler. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of the triamcinolone inhaler, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;