Fluticasone propionate and Sinus headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluticasone propionate (fluticasone propionate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zyrtec, and have Immune system disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus headache 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 Sinus headache?

Sinus headache (headache caused by sinus infections) is found to be associated with 690 drugs and 793 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus headache.

On Jul, 20, 2026

33,984 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluticasone propionate.
Among them, 65 people (0.19%) have Sinus headache.

Could Fluticasone propionate cause Sinus headache?

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Fluticasone propionate when they have Sinus headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Sinus headache when taking Fluticasone propionate? *

female: 73.02 %
male: 26.98 %

What is the age of people who have Sinus headache when taking Fluticasone propionate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluticasone propionate? *

Zyrtec: 13 people, 20.00%
Benadryl: 11 people, 16.92%
Flonase: 11 people, 16.92%
Prednisone: 10 people, 15.38%
Vitamin D3: 8 people, 12.31%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 7 people, 10.77%
Xolair: 7 people, 10.77%
Aleve: 7 people, 10.77%
Norvasc: 7 people, 10.77%
Aspirin: 7 people, 10.77%

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus headache? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 32.31%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 26.15%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 24.62%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 23.08%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 21.54%
Cough: 13 people, 20.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 11 people, 16.92%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 10 people, 15.38%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 9 people, 13.85%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 9 people, 13.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immune System Disorder: 7 people, 10.77%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 7.69%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 6.15%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 4 people, 6.15%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 6.15%
Erection Problems: 3 people, 4.62%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 4.62%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 3 people, 4.62%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.62%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 4.62%

* 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?

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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