Flonase and Gastric polyps - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastric polyps is reported as a side effect among people who take Flonase (fluticasone propionate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lasix, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastric polyps when taking Flonase. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 73,331 people who have side effects when taking Flonase from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flonase?

Flonase has active ingredients of fluticasone propionate. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 75,441 Flonase users. Check the latest studies of Flonase.

What is Gastric polyps?

Gastric polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane) is found to be associated with 461 drugs and 488 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastric polyps.

On Jul, 12, 2026

73,331 people reported to have side effects when taking Flonase.
Among them, 24 people (0.03%) have Gastric polyps.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Flonase when they have Gastric polyps? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastric polyps when taking Flonase? *

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

What is the age of people who have Gastric polyps when taking Flonase? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flonase? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastric polyps? *

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 5 people, 20.83%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 16.67%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 4 people, 16.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 16.67%
Groin Pain: 4 people, 16.67%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 3 people, 12.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 12.50%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 12.50%
Cough: 3 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 29.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 25.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 12.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 12.50%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 8.33%
Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 2 people, 8.33%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 1 person, 4.17%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 4.17%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 4.17%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lehrer, S., & Rheinstein, P. H. , "Alzheimer’s Disease and Intranasal Fluticasone Propionate in the FDA MedWatch Adverse Events Database", Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports, (Preprint), 1-5., 2018 Jan .
Lehrer, S., & Rheinstein, P. H. , "Alzheimer’s Disease and Intranasal Fluticasone Propionate in the FDA MedWatch Adverse Events Database", Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports, (Preprint), 1-5., 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluticasone propionate (the active ingredients of Flonase) and Flonase (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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