Albuterol for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Ventolin HFA, Ventolin, ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, ProAir RespiClick Vospire ER
Reviews for Albuterol
- Ace...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 17, 2020
Albuterol "I hate the new inhaler. The canister is fine, but the new outer part is horrible! It doesn’t let a full pump out, and it gets clogged. It wastes so much of the medicine, and it is horrible."
- Bob...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 11, 2020
"Horrible inhaler, very little medication dispensed when needed, plugs up all the time, feel like a fish out of water!"
Frequently asked questions
- Can asthma inhalers cause a sore throat?
- Can you use an expired albuterol inhaler?
- Does either Ventolin or albuterol contain steroids?
- Does coffee help with asthma?
- Hei...
- May 23, 2018
Albuterol "I love being awake for three days during allergy season because I can't breathe. It's the best! Almost as great as the $60 I'll never see again for wasting on this placebo!"
- Chr...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 13, 2019
Albuterol "With the ProAir HFA, I have found that after using this product, it runs out when there should be 30-34 doses left."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- July 3, 2011
Albuterol "Best-working inhaler I have found."
- DTa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 25, 2020
"I have purchased 2 of these inhalers, and they are rubbish. They will work for a couple of weeks and then stop. Will never purchase again."
More FAQ
- What is albuterol sulfate and can I take it if I'm allergic to sulfa?
- How do you use the ProAir Digihaler?
- Emergency Treatment Plans for Allergic Reactions in Children
- The in's and out's of Proper Inhaler Use
- Anonymous
- October 4, 2009
Albuterol "If it weren't for this drug, I would not be alive. It has saved my life on numerous occasions of asthma attacks. I love it."
- Dog...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2020
"The Perrigo version of Proair HFA is clunky and not friendly to carry."
- Bab...
- February 14, 2016
Albuterol "After about 20 puffs, it clogs up. Useless after that."
- Too...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 23, 2020
Albuterol "I do not like anything about this new RespiClick and want to get the original inhaler back. It’s not easy to use, and it does not last long at all."
- Anonymous
- March 3, 2012
Albuterol "Since I have been on Proventil HFA, I haven't been experiencing shortness of breath as much, and it has helped my chronic bronchitis as well."
- Amy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 16, 2020
"I got the Perrigo albuterol inhaler after using ProAir for many years. It does not seem to work at all on my asthma attacks, I feel like I get all of the side effects but no relief."
- Joe...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 6, 2018
Albuterol "I’m so afraid of having an asthma attack with this inhaler because I don’t feel any benefit, and that’s probably because nothing is coming out. This is crazy!"
- Mic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 28, 2017
Albuterol "Does not open lungs and does not assist when needed."
- Kay...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 12, 2020
"Doesn't help with my asthma. Worst tasting thing I've ever had. Every time I use it, I want to throw up! I do not recommend it for anyone!"
- Kim...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 5, 2024
Albuterol "This is the only inhaler that actually works for me. I have had different kinds and always ask the Dr to please prescribe ProAir."
- Anonymous
- October 24, 2009
Albuterol "Preferred to others."
- 731...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 10, 2020
Albuterol "Just awful. Period. Return as soon as you can."
- Clt...
- May 17, 2016
Albuterol "Helps control allergy-related inflammation of my throat and related airway. Ventolin pump seems to work better than others in delivering medication deep into the throat area."
- Jen...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 23, 2017
Albuterol "Not providing any relief at all."
- Are...
- September 7, 2009
Albuterol "Works efficiently. I've experienced no side effects. I can count on this medication to work when I need it."
- Ann...
- November 10, 2018
Albuterol "This pump is a joke. I just sprung $52 out of pocket on this and was so disappointed! DON'T BUY THIS."
- Glo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 26, 2018
Albuterol "Crummy product. Does not work!"
- Poo...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 25, 2018
Albuterol "I bought a very good scale and measured the canister before and after dosages. The weights varied by 40%."
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Albuterol "I specifically asked my doctor to switch me off the Ventolin inhaler to the ProAir inhaler. The Ventolin inhaler seems like it does not give a big enough puff, while the ProAir inhaler gives me a smooth, problem-free puff without having to take a second one."