Advair Diskus for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)

Advair Diskus has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 74 reviews for the treatment of Asthma, Maintenance. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Advair Diskus

Cabo...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 24, 2016

"Advair is effective in treating my asthma. Unfortunately, I often feel restless, agitated and maybe anxious. I'm thinking of getting off of the drug, but am afraid my asthma will get worse. I'll probably try gradually weaning off and have an emergency inhaler nearby. I'm just growing tired of the side effects. I may also look into another drug if my asthma gets worse after quitting Advair."

7 / 10

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sgordon
February 22, 2021

"I left the office with my mom and tried it and immediately felt like I had ingested the smoke of 20 cigarettes (I'm super-square, I've had one inhalation of a cigarette in my life), making my chest feel constricted. She said to try it for a few days; I did and felt progressively worse. She also has mild asthma, so she tried it and also felt awful. We went back to the doctor pronto. He told us we were wrong, that Advair was in fact helping me and that I should keep using it. "Can I just have another prescription for my Proventil inhaler?" "As your doctor, I really think Advair is better for you". I trashed the Advair inhaler/Disk and found another doctor who happily gave me my appropriate prescription for Proventil. I'm so glad I didn't have real health repercussions. Gross. Again, every other encounter I've had with a medical professional has been entirely on the up & up, brimming with care and knowledge."

1 / 10

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JAC
Taken for 10 years or more
October 23, 2023

"Advair is the only medication that controlled my asthma. I went from 2-4 hospitalizations per year and frequent outpatient treatments for recurrent bronchitis and flare-ups to 0 for the last 10 years. Advair is truly a lifesaver."

10 / 10

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Youmu
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 13, 2018

"After struggling with a series of ineffective corticosteroid inhalers, leukotriene modifiers, and antihistamines for nightly asthma episodes that set in in April 2014, I finally asked my doctor about Advair Diskus. I was very hesitant to use it because I was alarmed about the black box warning on this product and because I got a really nasty sore throat when I was on this when I was 6 or 7. I'm really glad I tried this medication. 250/50 brought my nightly episodes down to four days a week and my current dose of 500/50 has me only needing my albuterol inhaler one or two nights per week. It's been a fantastic drug for me! The $60 copay isn't too terrible, which is also a plus."

10 / 10

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AMYLCJ
November 4, 2009

"I have been using Advair for about 4 or 5 months. It has made a big difference in my life. I am not wheezing anymore or tight chested. My voice gets hoarse sometimes, not as bad as when I was on other medications."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 20, 2009

"My doctor switched me to Advair 3 1/2 years ago. My wheezing and coughing has stopped! I have resumed a "normal" living style with exercise and outdoor activities. This is great considering my outdoor lifestyle was my asthma trigger. I have had none of the side effects listed for this product."

10 / 10

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Liz12NJ
Taken for less than 1 month
September 30, 2016

"I am a 47 year old woman and for the last few weeks have suffered asthma-like symptoms, common when I have a cold. The doctor prescribed this as I wasn't getting better only using the inhaler. I took first dose at night, the next this morning and I have had diarrhea all day. Apparently stomach problems can be a side effect. While I know some medications have side effects when first starting, this is not tolerable. I will not continue and will see an allergist for possible other solutions. I am sure it is the advair."

1 / 10

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Julie
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 25, 2021

"I used Advair, back in 2001 & 2002, and then weanes off, and relied on Albuterol up until this year again, until it was too frequent. So, then Flovent, (hated the side effects); so was approved finally for Advair 250/50 twice a day. RE: Thrush I am always rinsing/swishing thoroughly after each use with water, and gargling! 4-5x really not a big deal. Also, use a pH balanced mouthwash called: **Smart Mouth Clinical DDS ** NEVER had thrush issues! If/when I have had any vocal rasp, it it temporary, and goes away within a short time. Hope this helps someone! I am so active, and while corticosteroids have their flaws, it has given me back my freedom :)"

10 / 10

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Mystic
Taken for less than 1 month
March 20, 2023

"Advair is the best. I've had a horrible chronic cough for several years. No one could figure out why. Finally someone said asthma and gave me Advair and the cough is almost totally gone. Blessings to the company that makes it. No side effects either."

10 / 10

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Gary
Taken for 10 years or more
May 25, 2023

"I used Advair for 15 years after being diagnosed with adult asthma. 250/50 is what I was prescribed. I went from wheezing, tightness in my chest, etc. to perfect normal breathing every day no matter what allergies were doing or whatever activities I was doing. Advair, in my opinion, is the best medication out there. Of course, everyone can have different side effects and react differently to meds."

10 / 10

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lantb...
February 28, 2008

"My lungs cleared up immediately after my first dose. No more hacking up sputum or rattling, squeaky lungs!"

9 / 10

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dedub
Taken for 1 to 2 years
September 1, 2014

"This has not worked for me. It has terrible side effects and I am trying to get off it."

1 / 10

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Aunt...
March 12, 2008

"Advair Diskus completly helped the weezing. I have a funny taste in my mouth and have terrible heartburn."

6 / 10

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missxc
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 10, 2014

"Works for me.. no issues except the price."

7 / 10

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Deb
Taken for less than 1 month
July 18, 2019

"My asthma condition got worse after being changed to Advair. Cough and breathing got worse."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
May 20, 2009

"One downside is that it appears to cause coughing at the throat. Overall, breathing is always easier when regularly on Advair."

9 / 10

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Mel
Taken for 1 to 2 years
February 22, 2021

"Used it for years successfully, then one day l started wheezing and getting worse every time I used it. Apparently, I had become allergic to the fluticasone in it. Not fun."

6 / 10

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Anonymous
October 31, 2009

"Advair gave me hypertension."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
August 23, 2009

"I have used this inhaler for several years (250 mg) and I think it is great."

10 / 10

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lardar
May 24, 2009

"After a couple of days using Advair my mouth has become sensitive. I like hot foods but now, just a drop of Tabasco makes my entire mouth burn. "

6 / 10

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Anonymous
February 18, 2009

"As I get older my asthma worsens which I know is not usual but in my case it is. Advair has been a blessing."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 9, 2008

"It did stop the asthma, but it took some of the color from my teeth. I also gained weight. I'm off of it and back on Intal."

2 / 10

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j1esp...
July 15, 2008

"I have used Advair for the last two years and have been asthma free since then."

9 / 10

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Cough...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 21, 2017

"My doctor said I have "reactive cough asthma". I tried Advair for a month. It neither helped nor made things worse. I think it might just be allergy of some sort, or maybe acid reflux. Who knows?"

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Anonymous
April 10, 2012

"Made my asthma so much better."

9 / 10

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10 Report

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