Side effects

[asthmaken]

I have just been prescribed a Fostair Nexthaler. I have started to develop cramps in my calf and sometimes in my hand. Could there be a link?

Asthmaken

[mrsmummy]

'Side effects which have been observed with similar medicines for inhalation containing beclometasone dipropionate and/or formoterol are:

palpitations.

uneven heart beat.

abnormal or impaired sense of taste.

muscle pain and muscle cramps.

restlessness, dizziness.

feeling anxious.

sleep disorders.'

Check out the leaflet: medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...

[y_not in reply to mrsmummy]

Thank you both!

I think asthmaken's question & mrsmummy's answer solve my issue of leg cramps (at night usually) and leg pain ... I'd just assumed it was arthritis & getting old!

Maybe need to stop the Fostair for a week or two and see if the issues go away ... if so, I'll talk to the GP about alternatives!

[Snowie49]

I had the same problem with terrible cramping day and night after I was given Fostaire.

I was only on it a few weeks and then it was stopped by specialist. The cramps also stopped so I do think there is a connection.

Hope this will help.

[Dragonmum]

I think there is a connection too but have found that eating a banana a day seems to sort it. I've been on it qute a while and find it excellent, but we are all different

[Badbessie]

Hi I am also Fostair. I started it 14 months ago. When I first started I did get cramps in my calf. After a month or so this stopped.

[undine]

I have been on Foster for over two years and it has made a lot of difference to my breath best inhaler ever for me - I can't remember any side effects but would say if you can get through them it may be worth it - good luck xx