Qvar RediHaler and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Jim...
• December 5, 2014

For Asthma, Maintenance "Initially, my breathing improved, but within a few weeks, the improvement disappeared. Within a month, I was having major side effects, including fatigue and headaches. My kidney function decreased markedly. It took weeks after stopping Qvar to recover from the experience."

• Lvs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 10, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "I had been on Qvar for a couple of years. I didn’t realize for a while, but when the inhaler changed to the RediHaler, my health went downhill. My thyroid was affected, and I ended up with adrenal fatigue as well. No appetite, and after 9 months, I was dropping weight fast. What finally clicked was my super, super dry mouth-thrush. I started researching and found that the RediHaler can have side effects, but they are rare. The day after I stopped this medication, my appetite was back. 2 1/2 months later, my energy is slowly getting back to normal, but I need to rest a lot."

• BM1...
• November 19, 2017

For Bronchitis "I've been on Qvar 40 mg, 2 shots twice a day for over 12 months. My morning cough disappeared when I first started taking Qvar, then after several months it started again. I've also noticed that I've been having more sinus issues and respiratory infections: flu-like symptoms. I'm 66 and usually never get sick, but I believe Qvar has compromised my immune system. I've also noticed a lack of energy and upper back pain and muscle aches in my thighs. My voice has been affected also. I don't know why my doctor has me on twice the recommended dosage. I have early stages of emphysema. I wonder if the side effects of Qvar are worth it... I'm going to stop Qvar and see what happens. I'm tired of feeling sick and rundown."