Albuterol for Asthma, acute User Reviews

• Kat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 30, 2021

Albuterol "Since the introduction of the new metered dose, both my son (27 yrs) and I find the delivery is no longer the same as the predecessor. We feel we are using more to get the same effect because two puffs no longer give the same relief. I have no idea why companies seek to make improvements without adequate testing on those who require the medication because, from those I have asked directly, no one was happy with the so-called improvement."

• aco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

Albuterol "I have used Ventolin for many years and find that it works very well. My insurance switched me from Ventolin to ProAir, and it was horrible. My asthma attack became worse, and I ended up in the ER. I could not breathe at all. I told my doctor, and she is trying to get me back on Ventolin, and it is a battle. They do not want to put me back on it. I guess I have to die before they see that ProAir does not work!"

• Jaz...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 17, 2021

Albuterol "I have used Ventolin since 1986 successfully. Since introducing the metered dose to the product, I find Ventolin not effective, my voice has become husky. The medication does not do the job anymore, it sits in my throat. I have spoken to other sufferers of asthma, and a few have said the same. I have no choice but to change products after all these years. I can’t afford to risk a fatal asthma attack, plus I noticed asthma deteriorating even with preventive medication being taken. I hope the manufacturer will look into this problem."

• Ast...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2018

Albuterol "I've been a nurse with a private asthma and allergy practice for nearly four years now. I have also used the ProAir RespiClick device for my reactive airway symptoms to determine why my patients are complaining that they aren't experiencing any symptom relief with it. I have no idea how the ProAir RespiClick even made it through trials to be approved for patient use. This device is only activated if the patient is able to inhale forcefully and deeply enough to cause the powder to be released and inhaled. In the event of an asthmatic episode, the patient is already struggling to breathe deeply and forcefully, hence their urgent need for relief. If someone can't breathe, it makes no sense that their lifesaving medication won't work unless their lung function isn't compromised. That would be like asking someone who is choking on food to swallow a pill to dislodge the food and save their life. No common sense here, manufacturers."

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2019

Albuterol "This is the worst inhaler. I have occasional asthma attacks and need a rescue inhaler. I have used the ProAir, waited an hour, and had to use it again. I was having to use my nebulizer to get any relief since this useless inhaler doesn't work. My doctor demanded the insurance company put me back on Ventolin. After one dose of Ventolin, I had instant relief from my asthma attack. They need to get rid of ProAir."

• J73...
• June 22, 2020

Albuterol "I love the regular ProAir in the red plastic with a white cap. I was given the generic ProAir in the weird half white, half clear plastic casing with the weird red cap. The first thing I noticed is that it tastes disgusting. I nearly threw up the first time I took it. For the next 30 puffs, I couldn’t take it without having a strong-flavored drink to chase it, or I’d gag and throw up. But the worst part is that the inhaler fell out of my purse and onto the floor two days ago and stopped working altogether. It may dispense half a puff or a quarter puff and then nothing. I took the canister out to clean it because I thought it was clogged, but now when I press down on it, it comes out the hole where the cap locks in! What?! I pay $50 a month for this, and now I can’t use it with 130 puffs left! I’m hoping I can just switch the canister into an old red ProAir chamber and it works. The generic design is crap."

• Kar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 24, 2020

Albuterol "I've been using Ventolin for 25 years and now it's causing dizziness. It also doesn't work like it used to. I've noticed, and clearly others have noticed that there's a problem with these inhalers. GSK needs to be investigated. I don't get these effects from a nebulizer."

• Can...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 15, 2019

Albuterol "I used Proventil for over 40 years. One dose stopped my asthma attacks. My insurance is forcing me to use ProAir. It was slower acting, and now it is no relief. I went from using Proventil to ProAir plus two maintenance medicines and a nebulizer. Now I have to go to the emergency room to get relief because the ProAir still doesn't work hours later. Insurance is not saving money, and they are risking lives."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2020

Albuterol "Update: I went to the Perrigo site. At the 'contact us' portion, I gave my complaint regarding the taste, the low effectiveness, and the problem with not being able to get the canister out to wash it. THEY CALLED ME!!! It was a great conversation. They were very kind, took a survey, and are refunding my copay. They are very much concerned, as this is their first launch of this product. Please join me in contacting them so they can correct this product."

• Eve...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

Albuterol "I have asthma for over 40 years. ProAir is the worst inhaler for any asthmatic. As with several others, insurance switched my Ventolin to this ProAir. When I needed it, it only made things worse during an attack. After giving this inhaler a try for 3 months, I explained what was happening, and my doctor made notes to make the insurance company put me back on Ventolin."

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

Albuterol "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!!"

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

Albuterol "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 "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 "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?"

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

Albuterol "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."

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

Albuterol "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 "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 "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."

• Gig...
• May 29, 2018

Albuterol "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."

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

Albuterol "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 "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."

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

Albuterol "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 "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."

• KCa...
• April 28, 2020

"Perrigo generic albuterol... horrible. Canister cannot be removed to clean mouthpiece, the plastic canister guard is in the way of use of the product, and hardly anything comes out. I take it for seasonal allergic wheezing."

• Dur...
• November 9, 2015

Albuterol "I'm 53 and have had acute bronchial asthma my entire life. ProAir is by far the least effective and most problematic delivery system for albuterol I've experienced. While the inhalers are supposed to have 200 metered dosages, they fail through leakage and clogging. We realistically average 50-75 uses per inhaler. Air travel almost always destroys usability. Because of clogging and priming, actual dosage is inconsistent with this particular brand. It is a health hazard, a deeply flawed delivery system that endangers patients. DO NOT RELY upon a single inhaler if you use ProAir, as even 'full' and 'brand new' units are prone to immediate failure."