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My asthma is well controlled and I take one puff of fostair 100/6 (I’ve had asthma for about a year now.) I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with negative side effects from their inhaler? I think I have some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism (weight gain, tiredness, slightly low heart rate). Could this be caused by my inhaler or completely unrelated?

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Hi

It’s unlikely to be the inhaler. Most people find that if anything people find that Fostair gives tachycardia, so a faster HR, than Brachycardia, a slow HR. When you can, contact your GP you can ask for a blood test for hypothyroidism if you are concerned, but personally I suspect it’s an unrelated issue to your inhaler.

Hope this helps

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ARC727 in reply to EmmaF91

That’s helpful, thank you. I’m always nervous about the effects my inhaler could be having, but I know it helps control my asthma at the same time

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I've been on Fostair a few years and I don't suffer those symptoms. x

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ARC727 in reply to watergazer

Thanks, do you get any negative side effects or has it been ok?

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watergazer in reply to ARC727

When I changed to Fostairnexthaler I started to get bruising on my arms and legs though it could be because of the years of steroid inhalers previously. My asthma/bronchiectasis is much more controlled now so I have been a lot better health wise however everyone is different x

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