Fluticasone propionate and Nasal septum perforation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nasal septum perforation is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluticasone propionate (fluticasone propionate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Xyzal, and have Drowsiness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nasal septum perforation when taking Fluticasone propionate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,984 people who have side effects when taking Fluticasone propionate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluticasone propionate?

Fluticasone propionate has active ingredients of fluticasone propionate. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 35,174 Fluticasone propionate users. Check the latest studies of Fluticasone propionate.

What is Nasal septum perforation?

Nasal septum perforation (hole in nasal septum) is found to be associated with 88 drugs and 216 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal septum perforation.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

33,984 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluticasone propionate.
Among them, 15 people (0.04%) have Nasal septum perforation.

Could Fluticasone propionate cause Nasal septum perforation?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Fluticasone propionate when they have Nasal septum perforation? *

What is the gender of people who have Nasal septum perforation when taking Fluticasone propionate? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Nasal septum perforation when taking Fluticasone propionate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluticasone propionate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nasal septum perforation? *

Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 3 people, 20.00%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 3 people, 20.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 13.33%
Secretion Discharge: 2 people, 13.33%
Rhinalgia (pain in the nose): 2 people, 13.33%
Respiratory Tract Congestion (blockage on respiratory system): 2 people, 13.33%
Cough: 2 people, 13.33%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 13.33%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 1 person, 6.67%
Nasal Septum Ulceration (ulcers on nasal septum): 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 13.33%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 13.33%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 13.33%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 1 person, 6.67%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 1 person, 6.67%
Infection: 1 person, 6.67%
Birth Control: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 Fluticasone propionate) and Fluticasone propionate (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?

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