Pulmicort flexhaler and Qvar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide) and Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate). Common drug interactions include cough among females and dysphonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Pulmicort flexhaler and Qvar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pulmicort flexhaler?

Pulmicort flexhaler has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 5,527 Pulmicort flexhaler users. Check the latest studies of Pulmicort flexhaler.

What is Qvar?

Qvar has active ingredients of beclomethasone dipropionate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 17,355 Qvar users. Check the latest studies of Qvar.



On Jul, 11, 2026

37 people who take Pulmicort flexhaler and Qvar together, and have interactions are studied.

Pulmicort flexhaler and Qvar drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Pulmicort Flexhaler and Qvar, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Cough
  2. Decreased appetite
  3. Dermatitis atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder)
  4. Device failure
  5. Dizziness
  6. Drug effect decreased
  7. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  8. Dysstasia (difficulty in standing)
  9. Enanthema (rash formed inside the body)
  10. Energy increased

male:

  1. Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Drug hypersensitivity
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
  6. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle)
  9. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  10. Lung disorder (lung disease)

What are the common drug interactions of Pulmicort Flexhaler and Qvar, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  2. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  3. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  4. Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
  5. Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
  6. Blood pressure decreased
  7. Brain injury
  8. C-reactive protein increased
  9. Cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain)
  10. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Injury
  2. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  3. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  4. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  5. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  6. Pain
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Abdominal discomfort
  9. Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
  10. Migraine (headache)

50-59:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)
  3. Rash
  4. Rash papular (redness with papule)
  5. Headache (pain in head)
  6. Drug hypersensitivity
  7. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  8. Body height decreased
  9. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  10. Foot fracture

60+:

  1. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Chest pain
  4. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  5. Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
  6. Headache (pain in head)
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  8. Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)
  9. Weight decreased
  10. Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 5 people, 13.51%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 10.81%
  3. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 10.81%
  4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 8.11%
  5. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 5.41%
  6. Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 5.41%
  7. Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 5.41%
  8. Immune System Disorder: 2 people, 5.41%
  9. Hypergammaglobulinaemia (elevated levels of gamma globulin): 2 people, 5.41%
  10. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 5.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on budesonide and beclomethasone dipropionate (the active ingredients of Pulmicort flexhaler and Qvar, respectively), and Pulmicort flexhaler and Qvar (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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