I have chronic asthma. i am on singulair (montelukast). i took flovent (2 puffs ) earlier this evening and my heart beat has been erratic. caused by the flovent?

Arrhythmia: is frequently associated with use of short acting beta agonist inhalers (SABAs) such as Flovent. This is generally fairly short-lived, but it is possible that some patients may have more prolonged "palpitations" caused by increased heart rate (caused by beta stimulation) or irregular/skipped beats. If this is the case, you should talk with your doctor about it ASAP.

Should not...: This is not usually a side effect associated with Flovent. It is definitely a side effect of albuterol( Brand names Proair, Ventolin,for example). Sometimes people gets confused which inhaler they are using when they have been prescribed more than one. Double check on this since this is most likely caused by albuterol instead.

No: Flovent is an inhaled steroid and does not cause palpitations. Albuterol would be more likely to do so. Now if the flovent is combined with another medicine (is there another word after fluticasone on the inhaler?), then it would be a possible cause. If you have chest pain or dizziness with the erratic heart beat, you need to be seen urgently.

RAD =ASTHMA: Flovent is unlikely cause palpitations. It is a long acting steroid inhaler, usually dosed 2puffs bid. The most important tool to monitor the asthma is your Peak Flow meter. Take 3 readings am and Pm average them and keep a record of the number. If your maintenance therapy of Singulair (montelukast) and Flovent are effective your # >450. If not your regimen needs reevaluation. EKG/ Labs to evaluate palpitations