Primatene Mist User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• MMe
• July 4, 2021

For Asthma, acute "Huge fan of original Primatene mist. Figured I'd try the new one, as I'm not thrilled with Ventalin, Proair, Albuteral, ...whatever. The instructions are freaking weird!! I finally took a shot. I choked and coughed myself into a serious attack. I wanted it to be good, but I'm sorry...it sucks! It's the only over the counter inhaler...and that's criminal. I have great insurance and still run out of my inhalers on occasion. Someone can do better than this. A few people said they like it. Go for it if its your only option...you never know till you try. I returned mine, and told cashier, "if I was in serious trouble when I came in, that would have put me in an ambulance". As if she understood!?"

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2010

For Asthma, acute "I have used this inhaler because it is over the counter and much cheaper than any prescription. It gets the job done, however it tastes horrible and sometimes causes a weird numbness in the throat for a few seconds. Thought it might just be me, but two other people agreed with me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2022

For Asthma, acute "I used to use the Old primatene mist before they took it off the market much to my chagrin. I was happy to see the new one was on there but at twice the price the new one gives me paradoxical bronchospasms and shoots my heart rate up gives me stomach pain. I'm trying to cut down on the usage of it because my albuterol is not working too well and I have restless leg syndrome and and I'm pre-diabetic and albuterol can cause hypoglycemia and restless leg syndrome. If I use too much primatene messed I get restless leg and tachycardia nervousness tremors. The long-acting broncho agonists that they prescribe LABAs have serious side effects tachycardia very strong tremors pain stomach pain they don't always work. I have to be very careful with them right now and my skin is so thin, dry, itchy and burning and I am also allergic to everything I have contact dermatitis I truly believe that these medications are wrecking my life but not being able to breathe?"

• tiger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2022

For Asthma, acute "Used this for two months with good results. Then my chest started burning after using, then started to get intense stomach pain, even after gargling. Sorry I wasted my money on a third. Will be giving to my husband for his allergy attacks and intermittent shortness of breath. He has a cast iron stomach."

• Mike
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 19, 2021

For Asthma, acute "I have issues using Albuterol. For me after taking it I have to continue taking it and it is a downward spiral of dependence chasing my next breath. With Primatene I don't get this issue. I can use it when I need it, and the rest of the time forget that it's there. It's nice that I can use it and not become dependent on it, or a doctor for that matter if I need more."

• Western...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2023

For Asthma, acute "In the last few years, I have noticed that when I do a lot of physical work outside or am around a tremendous amount of grass clippings or dust, my breathing becomes labored. A few weeks ago, I was in a very dry, dusty, graveled parking lot and my truck was covered in pollen. I drove around doing what I needed to do with all the windows down, and the next thing I knew, I couldn't breathe. I told my granddaughter to call my daughter and bring me her son's inhaler. I know it was a bad idea to use someone else's medicine, but it was the fastest solution and I couldn't breathe. I picked up two of these inhalers for emergencies, and I have used one of them now with amazing results. When I go back to my doctor, I will explain to her everything I went through, but for now, I have peace of mind and I know it will help me. I noticed no side effects after using it, and I recommend that anyone keep it in their purse as an emergency backup plan. I wish I had it that day. I felt like I was dying with fluids coming from all parts of my body!"

• jojo
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 23, 2024

For Asthma, acute "This is the only inhaler over the counter that works. I've had severe asthma my whole life and I'm not covered by insurance to get the real thing so this is a blessing. Waking up having attacks is new to me now that I'm older and Primatene Mist is my go-to. It has a bad taste and yes, it makes you a bit jittery but IT WORKS..."

• Sabb
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 11, 2022

For Asthma, acute "Primatene mist sucks these days. The medication is not as strong as it used to be 11 years ago. Even after taking a puff I’m back to wheezing and shortness of breathe again after 30 minutes. Also this medication burns my esophagus. Rinse your mouth every time."

• Dodo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2020

"I just started using this in place of Ventolin albuterol for COPD and allergies and it works excellent. Plus the price is right and I don't need a script to buy. Thanks so much!"

• Lilly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2020

For Asthma, acute "I have run out of albuterol, I thought I'd give this a go. Big mistake. Not only did it not help but it caused an awful burning sensation in my airways. I will never use this again."

• Lingu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2020

For Asthma, acute "Only used the Primatene Mist thing twice. Both times made my symptoms worse, made my throat burn, and made me go into coughing fits. I don’t recommend this product at all."

• Hogwild
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2019

For Asthma, acute "Bought the new Primatene mist, not nearly as good as the old one. You waste half of it spraying it in the air. Just doesn't work for me. Don't waste your money"

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2010

For Asthma, acute "I have used this for years and it has provided much quick relief. It far surpassed other "prescribed" asthma inhalers I have used."

• lemon...
• May 29, 2020

For Asthma, acute "Used Primatene Mist for a little less than a month to alleviate symptoms of asthma for running. This product not only didn't help, but could occasionally make my symptoms worse."

• Lovely
• February 17, 2022

For Asthma, acute "It works great, wish I could get it in pill format like Benadryl though I don't like inhalers but know it’s for immediate release reasons."

• Roano
• July 2, 2021

For Asthma, acute "I used to take Primatene tablets many years ago and it always worked. My asthma came back recently so I went to what I knew. The mist really works for me."

• Happy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 30, 2021

For Asthma, acute "I feel like the primatine mist inhaler works so much better than my proair one!! I have had breathing problems all my life and primatine mist works great for me..."