Albuterol for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)

• Add...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2019

Albuterol "ProAir RespiClick had zero effectiveness for me. You would have to be a long-distance runner to be able to inhale this powder into your lungs. What a waste. This was just another way for the company to get a patent for albuterol so they could make money. If I could give a minus rating, I would. I got this drug due to a mix-up with my insurance, where they said they wouldn't cover the HFA. I think they got so many complaints and threats of lawsuits that they quickly changed their coverage options. I know I was definitely on the phone with them."

• Che...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 24, 2020

"I take Advair twice a day, and a puff of Albuterol before or after going upstairs, and before bed. I just started using the most recent inhaler, the Perrigo albuterol. I was surprised at how strange it tasted, I thought something might be wrong with me. So I googled 'Albuterol tastes strange,' and I'm amazed and disappointed at how many complaints this medicine has received recently! My insurance company uses Express Scripts, I guess I should see if they have anything else to offer! I don't think I'm going to get used to this! And why should I?"

• Dar...
• March 28, 2018

Albuterol "The ProAir RespiClick is horrible! I had called my pharmacy to have this prescription refilled, and they mentioned my old prescription for HFA had expired and that they would call my doctor to have it updated. At this point, my doctor's office nor the pharmacy wants to admit they had changed me to this medication, and now I'm stuck with three of these that provide absolutely no relief to me whatsoever. I had to Google videos on how to use this while I'm almost dying trying to figure this out. Once I guess I figured it out, it was terrible. They mention it's some powder, and I had to do five inhales, which is ridiculous, because if I can't breathe, how can I inhale this? Who creates these things? I can't even get a refund now for these three unused units! The units are horrible to use, so much they made my anxiety worsen, which made me breathe with even more difficulty."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2019

Albuterol "Does not work. Have had this for months. I take it when I suffer from breathing on my bad days, 2-3 times those days but notice no effect. In the doctor's office, they have given me rescue inhalers that work for me, but this is what my insurance covers. I plan on trying to change when I go back."

• gsm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2018

Albuterol "My insurance forced me to switch after having great results from Ventolin HFA for years. I had an attack yesterday, and this did absolutely nothing. Luckily, I had an older spare Ventolin inhaler in my car that helped me. I will never use this garbage again."

• Ast...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2018

Albuterol "This is complete trash. The only reason I used this is because they had a coupon. I feel nothing with this. Not even sure I am getting medication rather than sucking in normal air. If I could give this a negative rating, I would. This is a complete joke of a product, and I hope they get rid of this RespiClick. Just make a stronger delivery inhaler, ProAir. I really wish the generic albuterol in the white can was still available."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

Albuterol "In my 40 years of asthma experience, Ventolin has the worst nervous system side effects of any albuterol inhaler I have ever used. (Generic, Proventil, ProAir HFA) I suggest you NOT use it if, like me, you have sensitivity to stimulants (caffeine, etc.), anxiety, adrenal, heart, or panic attack issues, or, like me, it will likely aggravate all of them, even with one dose, as it does for me. With regular use, as my MD directed (because I forgot past experience), my nervous system became so agitated that not only could I not sit still, my whole body felt like it was vibrating and triggered a physiological (not cognitive/emotional) panic attack where I struggled to breathe and my heart rate stayed high and exceeded 175 bpm and stuttered with the slightest physical activity, well above the recommended max of 157 for age 63. Having heart issues as a result."

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2022

Albuterol "My insurance tried switching me to this ProAir. First off, not enough comes out. Then they didn't have a warning it contains milk proteins in it. I had the worst IBS. I also started coughing up blood. And it made my throat burn and my stomach hurt. I am highly allergic to this and many generics because of the milk proteins they use in it."

• Mel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 2, 2016

Albuterol "I have been using ProAir HFA for many years now, and I highly recommend it. It works when I need it, and I don't have any bad side effects. Sometimes I get dry mouth after using it, but I can't complain since it does its job so well."

• DM ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 30, 2023

Albuterol "Agree with the previous comments on the lack of effectiveness. Though, I am buying more. Doctors are now pushing for cortisone treatments while I know the asthma is not worse. I have used Ventolin for over 60 years. Though I am very suspicious of its decline in effectiveness."

• Tom...
• May 4, 2018

Albuterol "Used to use albuterol for my reactive asthma, for when I occasionally smoke, which I know I shouldn’t. Guess I’m going to have to stop because this stuff literally does nothing for me whatsoever, even after like two times the dosage. This product is going to kill someone because of its lack of symptom relief. I’m happy/disappointed to see so many others having the same issue."

• DHG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2021

Albuterol "I have used Ventolin for years to good effect with just a single puff. No problems. I was recently switched to the generic form, yellow container with an orange cap, and it is truly awful! The spray is very, very weak and ineffective, even with two puffs. It also has a strong chemical taste/odor. I don't even know why they put it on the market. Luckily, my doc has switched me back to Ventolin."

• Mam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2022

"Comparing my Teva inhaler to my husband's Prasco, blue inhaler. I used my Teva inhaler 20 times in 24 hours, still needed breathing treatment. One puff on my husband's, and I was fine. Why is there such a difference when the medications are supposed to be the same? I will be paying full price from now on. Will NEVER again use a Teva inhaler. It should not be this hard to breathe with a treatment. This is the worst breathing product I have come across."

• Art...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 25, 2020

Albuterol "My Ventolin inhaler has always given me relief when I have an asthma attack or am short of breath. I find that after so many uses, it will clog. After removing the canister, rinsing the actuator with warm water and letting it dry should unclog it."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2020

"About a month ago, my doctor put me on a dosage of 2 puffs of albuterol just before bedtime, or every 6 hours as needed. I do not know if I am suffering from asthma or bronchitis. I have had this wheezing for a whole year now after I got a bad throat infection. I am never out of breath; however, it helps open my airways at night, and the wheezing tends to subside. It also helps me cough out any phlegm that I might have, hence less wheezing when sleeping. The negative side effects: upper arm pain, muscle spasms, light headache. So far, I haven’t had any problems dismantling the canister off for cleaning, which I put under running warm water. Then I just shake it out to dry."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2020

Albuterol "My insurance changed recently due to a new job. I was taking ProAir HFA, which worked very well, giving me immediate relief. My new insurance does not cover it. I now have coverage for ProAir RespiClick, from which I have gotten zero relief. I mean absolutely no relief, it’s completely ineffective. The process to inhale the medication is ludicrous. Breathe deeply (when you can barely breathe at all) and then hold your breath for 10 seconds! I thought I was going to pass out. Terrible, terrible! Shame on Teva and the FDA for selling this rubbish."

• Tul...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 4, 2018

"I have asthma that is triggered by allergies, stress, illness, and changes in temperature. Albuterol has worked well for years and has saved my life. I get an elevated heart rate and shaky hands for only a few minutes, but my lungs are instantly free and clear for hours after 2 pumps. I will never leave home without it."

• Val...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2021

"I had to switch to this inhaler as it was cheaper (insurance). It is hard to dispense, the counter is very hard to tell how many doses are left, the counter is not by each inhalation. It doesn't seem to dispense the dose in full, I don't get the same relief I have with the other brand."

• Bob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 29, 2023

"Albuterol has always worked well for me, but the albuterol marketed under the name Prasco is terrible! You get more of the drug on your tongue than in your lungs. The bottom piece of the inhaler is way too short. They made the inhaler ineffective to save a little money in manufacturing. Total disgrace!"

• Tra...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 12, 2022

"I have to say that sometimes after two puffs, I am still short of breath. Also, I wish someone would look into having an easier way of taking the cap off. I have arthritis, and in that case, very arthritic fingers and hands, so I can't get the cap off easily. I usually have to have someone do it for me."

• Lyr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 27, 2022

"Salbutamol inhaler works very well for me, but albuterol does not. It's supposed to be the same medication, but the aeration/spray delivery seems much stronger. I'm going to see if I can put the albuterol into the salbutamol case and see if that increases the strength of delivery and effectiveness."

• Rma...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 19, 2023

Albuterol "Have used Ventolin for 40 years or more, but find these days it is only fully effective when new. Keep it in your pocket for a while, and its effectiveness is reduced. I have just discarded one I have been carrying, which still has 95 puffs remaining (Exp 01 2024), as it simply didn't work. I took a new one from the fridge, and it works fine."

• Pai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 10, 2025

Albuterol "I’ve been using Ventolin for as long as I can remember. I’ve been diagnosed with asthma and have been struggling with it since I was a child. Ventolin is the one medication I carry with me everywhere. I use it pretty much on a daily basis. I’ve never had issues with it not working and it has always worked instantly upon use. The very few times I’ve not had it on me have been very difficult as I’d have to try and maintain my own breath work and try and keep the airflow going through me (which if you have asthma you know is nearly impossible to do). It takes a really long time for my body to be able to replenish itself without Ventolin, which honestly depending on the situation can be really scary and stressful and sometimes even painful. It’s always been very easy to use and it’s easy to get (over the counter) and is actually surprisingly cheap. It lasts me quite a while."

• Lov...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 25, 2022

Albuterol "I have used this rescue inhaler for 10+ years and prefer it over all others! My pulmonologist accidentally (or without looking at my chart) approved refills for Ventolin, and for me, it's just horrible. Doesn't work nearly as well as ProAir HFA for bronchospasm relief, and I'm afraid of overmedicating! Side effects of ProAir Albuterol Sulfate HFA and Ventolin are both horrible after so many years using."

• Ban...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 5, 2021

Albuterol "I’ve been using ProAir for some years. I found that Ventolin works but not as well for me. My insurance company switched me to a generic. It was terrible. I’d get 20 puffs, and it would clog. Ran it under the water, and it still didn’t work. After 3 canisters wasted, I called my insurance company and let them know the danger they put me in by forcing the generic on me. I called the pharmacist and told him I need ProAir and would pay the difference. Insurance agreed after he called them and told them about the canisters I had returned. Got ProAir, and they covered the cost."