Albuterol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Spu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2019

Albuterol for COPD, Acute "I have Stage 4 COPD. I used Ventolin for several years until the insurance company would no longer pay for it. I had to switch to ProAir. What a waste of money. This rescue inhaler is a joke! This stuff is like using 'NOTHING' at all. They need to take it off the market ASAP before it kills someone who cannot breathe. My lung doctor has to send a letter of 'Medical Necessity' every year for me to be on it and them pay for my trusty Ventolin. Also, ProAir has 'ethanol' in it and needs to be taken off the market."

• Mac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 4, 2020

Albuterol for COPD, Maintenance "Express Scripts gave me the VENTOLIN inhaler instead of PROAIR. The design of the inhaler did not work as well for me. It seems like the time (1/100th of a second?) that the medication is delivered is too short to 'catch' during an inhale. I called my doctor and changed back to PROAIR."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "Who designed this thing? You have absolutely no idea if you’re getting medicine or not. For a device you rely on to save your life, you just need to believe that maybe it worked, maybe it didn’t? And when you’re already short of breath, sucking hard to get the medicine out is not really an option. On the flip side, it makes you want to keep giving yourself dose after dose after dose because there’s no indication whatsoever that you’re ever getting any medicine. Horrible, horrible product!!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2020

Albuterol for Asthma, Maintenance "First time using this inhaler, I noticed it did not dispense properly, and after two puffs within an hour of using, I had a horrible allergic reaction, my entire face was itching and red. Had to take a Benadryl. The next day I was still itching and inflamed. I never had this problem with the ProAir HFA inhaler."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2019

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I would have rated ProAir as zero if it gave that option, as it is that useless. I am a healthcare provider and have found this issue with ProAir to be the case with most patients as well. My insurance company insists that this product be ordered instead of generic Ventolin, which works better by far. I asked my pharmacist why this was so, and he stated that the insurance companies receive kickbacks from the pharmaceuticals now if the name brand is ordered. However, that comes out of the consumer's pocket!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 12, 2016

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "If I could give the ProAir HFA inhaler a zero rating, I would. They are very expensive and clog after just a few puffs, so your money is down the drain. I have a whole drawer full of them, still mostly full but clogged. I have tried rinsing the holder with hot water and letting them dry completely (even used a blow dryer), and they will work for a few more puffs, then clog again. My insurance limits on which albuterol inhaler I am allowed to get, and Express Scripts pushes the ProAir HFA. I am sure it is because we have to keep ordering to replace clogged ones."

• Cam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 26, 2018

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I love my ProAir, but I do have many issues with faulty inhalers. I am constantly having to clean mine out because it will just not press down anymore and get clogged up quite easily. Does anyone else have this problem?"

• Hoc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 30, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I received the Albuterol HFA inhalers from Express Scripts, manufactured by Perrigo. They are absolutely awful. First of all, they do not work. They also have a terrible smell and taste. I have used this medication for numerous years and have never once had this experience. As others have mentioned, the medication canister is almost impossible to remove from the mouthpiece, making cleaning an issue if the inhaler gets clogged. I would hope that Perrigo revamps this medication, as I am completely willing to pay more for meds that work."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2020

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "This new inhaler is terrible. Just ask the doctor for my old inhaler back. Even worse. My insurance insists I use this new one and doesn’t cover my old style inhaler. Gonna have to pay more so I can breathe. Terrible idea."

• Imp...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 31, 2020

For COPD, Maintenance "I have used ProAir HFA for decades without a problem. For reasons unknown to me, I have been switched to Perrigo. So far, I have used four of their actuators. Of the four, two have been messed up but in different ways. Both basically stopped functioning slightly more than halfway through the 200 metered dosages. The actuator is too big and awkward, and you can't easily get the canister out for cleaning. That process actually requires pliers! I hate these and want to go back to what I had before, but I'm not sure ProAir HFA is still even being produced! Who do I ask? My doctor? Pharmacist? Insurance company?"

• Lol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2020

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "Neither I nor the pharmacist could get anything out of this inhaler. We put it on a black surface, clicked the inhaler, and banged it on the black counter, and absolutely no powder or mist came out. We did the black surface test after I took the thing back because I could get NOTHING out of it."

• Haw...
• August 24, 2018

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "Due to weather and humidity, along with smoke in the air, ended up with breathing problems. Used a Proair inhaler, did not work. My wife found a Proventil inhaler in her purse (carries for me in case of asthma problem), instant relief with the Proventil inhaler. I think 2nd class item ProAir needs to be taken off the market!"

• Ozz...
• March 15, 2013

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I can't believe I suffered so long before I went to the doctor and he prescribed Ventolin to me. It has made my breathing so much easier. The only negatives at all are sometimes I'm dizzy for a while after using it, but that's to be expected."

• JSe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2018

Albuterol for Asthma, Maintenance "3rd time getting this inhaler, and it’s the 3rd time ProAir stopped administering the medicine early. This last time is the worst. Less than a week with 175 counters, and it’s empty. Anyone have this???"

• Div...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 19, 2013

Albuterol for COPD, Acute "I have been using this medicine for many years, and it really works for me. I walk everywhere, and going up hills, it really comes in handy. I, however, do not like the new design, it tells you how much you have used, which is the good part, but the bad part is it clogs up too easily. The old one clogs as well, but takes longer to do it. I personally have not noticed any side effects of this medicine. The old albuterol inhalers made my heart race, this one does not."

• Gig...
• May 29, 2018

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I just wanted to add my two cents to the conversation regarding Ventolin. Ventolin does NOT help me at all when I have an asthma attack. I use Pro-Air, and though it is not great, it at least helps me to get a breath and breathe. Yes, I've been told numerous times they both contain albuterol. All I can figure is the inert ingredients are not the same or possibly where they are manufactured: Ventolin (UK), ProAir (US). I surely wish Ventolin (salbutamol) helped me, it's the only inhaler my insurance covers/pays for, and ProAir costs me $70 a month to not go to the hospital. Sometimes ginger tea helps me until I can get a refill. Hope this review helps someone."

• Iny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2020

For COPD, Maintenance "The generic Proair is dangerous. My Teva Proair always opens my airways. This does not open them well. Delayed time for any opening you do get. Horrible taste. Burns your nose inside? I will get Proair brand, cannot go this stuff."

• Unb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2020

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I ditto every negative response to the use of this product. I thought I was using it wrong or something was wrong with me. The people who stated whoever made it has no clue what it’s like to have to suck in when you have an attack is totally correct. Did they even have product testing and trials before putting it in the market? What about the FDA quality control?"

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2019

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "Like the others say, the ProAir RespiClick is not effective. Sucking as hard as you can to get medicine to your lungs did not help during an asthma attack. The old method inhalers are far superior. I wheeze terribly still after using. Do not recommend."

• Lba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have been on albuterol for years. NEVER have I had a nasty aftertaste, like the inhaler from Perrigo. Since using this Perrigo albuterol inhaler, my tongue felt raw, the aftertaste when I exhale is nauseating. Not to mention, the inhaler itself is bulky, difficult to open, and seal tight, so I can't wash it. I feel this is a dangerous product. I ordered a new inhaler and had to wait for a few days. I began to realize I hadn't been getting relief when I finally got the new inhaler. 2 puffs and I'm really breathing well again. Perrigo needs to be investigated."

• JDa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2020

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I have watched videos on correct usage, it is NOT user error. This does not work for me at all. With the old inhaler, I could feel, even taste the medicine. I could feel my lungs relax. This one... I feel nothing. My lungs feel just as tight as before. This is a piece of garbage, and the Teva company should be ashamed of this product, 300 patents wasted. 3M tried this type of inhaler 20 years ago, and that was proven to not deliver medicine either. Please learn from the mistakes of the past companies."

• ssd...
• July 31, 2011

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I have allergy-induced asthma, not true asthma. Sometimes my allergies and sinuses get so bad I get asthma attacks. My allergy doctor prescribed Proventil HFA to me last year, and though I don't use it often, it has helped when I needed it. Only one downfall, it makes me so jittery. This is a common side effect because you're basically getting a shot of adrenaline in each puff. I find it's best to walk/move around a little after taking it to help wear off the jitters. Because of this side effect, I only use it when I really need it."

• mat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 28, 2016

Albuterol for COPD, Maintenance "My main complaint is that the inhaler seems to be empty before the 200 puffs are used. It seems to help well for the first 150 to 175 puffs, then stops feeling effective. I carefully follow how to use it and don't know why I am not getting the right dosage throughout."

• Squ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I am using the Perrigo albuterol inhaler for the first time. It's horrible!! The dispenser is so awkward. It's hard to hold. It's difficult to press down on the albuterol canister, and there is a guard around it that sticks up too high. It's hard to know whether a dose has been delivered or not. Terrible design of an inhaler! I am thinking it would almost be worth paying the extra $30 just to get Ventolin."

• Sch...
• November 2, 2013

For COPD, Maintenance "My doctor put me on a dosage of 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed, but when I used this amount, I developed almost continuous anxiety attacks, insomnia, back and arm pain, wheezing, muscle spasm and jerking in extremities, and pounding in my ears. I was greatly distressed until I read this article and discovered that all of these symptoms are side effects of the albuterol."