Flovent and Cystitis interstitial - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cystitis interstitial is reported as a side effect among people who take Flovent (fluticasone propionate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Actemra, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cystitis interstitial when taking Flovent. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,023 people who have side effects when taking Flovent from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flovent?

Flovent has active ingredients of fluticasone propionate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 44,817 Flovent users. Check the latest studies of Flovent.

What is Cystitis interstitial?

Cystitis interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain) is found to be associated with 335 drugs and 439 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cystitis interstitial.

On Jul, 20, 2026

44,023 people reported to have side effects when taking Flovent.
Among them, 23 people (0.05%) have Cystitis interstitial.

Could Flovent cause Cystitis interstitial?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cystitis interstitial when taking Flovent? *

female: 91.3 %
male: 8.7 %

What is the age of people who have Cystitis interstitial when taking Flovent? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flovent? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cystitis interstitial? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 12 people, 52.17%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 47.83%
Inflammation: 9 people, 39.13%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 39.13%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 8 people, 34.78%
Osteitis (a general term for inflammation of bone): 8 people, 34.78%
Abdominal Discomfort: 8 people, 34.78%
Bone Pain: 8 people, 34.78%
Musculoskeletal Discomfort (discomfort in the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 8 people, 34.78%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 26.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 39.13%
Depression: 3 people, 13.04%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 8.70%
Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 2 people, 8.70%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 4.35%
Pain: 1 person, 4.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 4.35%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 4.35%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 4.35%
Cough: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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 Flovent) and Flovent (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).

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