Benralizumab and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2019

Benralizumab for Asthma "I started receiving Fasenra shots about 18 months ago and it was extremely effective (life-changing) the first 12 months or so. However, over the past 3-6 months I have begun experiencing some of the same symptoms I had prior to Fasenra (wheezing, shortness of breath, etc.) to the point that I've had to rely on my nebulizer/rescue inhaler almost daily over the last month. My doctor noticed a decline in my lung function tests during my last visit and discussed the possibility of switching medications. We'll see what she says in 2 weeks."

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2019

Benralizumab for Asthma "I started receiving Fasenra shots about 18 months ago and it was extremely effective (life-changing) the first 12 months or so. However, over the past 3-6 months I have begun experiencing some of the same symptoms I had prior to Fasenra (wheezing, shortness of breath, etc.) to the point that I've had to rely on my nebulizer/rescue inhaler almost daily over the last month. My doctor noticed a decline in my lung function tests during my last visit and discussed the possibility of switching medications. We'll see what she says in 2 weeks."

• Fas...
• October 8, 2022

Benralizumab for Asthma "I'm feeling very confused about Fasenra. Unbelievable that I received my first injection in May, then on that same day (a few hours later) tested positive for COVID. I persevered and had 3 injections, one month apart, then 2 months apart. I feel awful. Fatigue, shocking muscle and joint pain, very short of breath. My question is... do I have long COVID or side effects to this medication? I feel so bad that I can barely do anything. Anyone else? The fatigue is unbearable."

• Ted...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2021

Benralizumab for Asthma "Tried Xolair, Nucala, and now on my second Fasenra injection. Within one week, all my symptoms of wheezing, breathlessness, etc., stopped, and then about 4 weeks in, I noticed my peak flow was climbing and climbing. It's now increased 50 points on the peak flow from 310 to 360. I've reduced my steroids and don't need inhalers. My lungs have opened up. It's taken 40 years to find something to help me breathe, and I think this is it. Thank you."

• Sue...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2025

For Asthma "Started it August 2024 fairly quickly after seeing a specialist. It’s life-changing, I haven’t needed steroids, my inhaler dose has been reduced, and my stamina and ability to do physical stuff like walking have drastically increased. I can now walk briskly up four flights of stairs without breathlessness or wheezing. Cold air and dust may still make me wheeze, but you’d need a stethoscope to hear it now, whereas before you could hear me coming by the wheeze and cough. I still have to use my Fostair, but the dose is halved as well as the frequency, which is down to one puff morning and evening, and occasionally if I wheeze."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2020

Benralizumab for Asthma "I feel tired after the Fasenra injection, and I have all-over body aches. Also, nasal congestion and headache. Sometimes short of breath, too."

• dav...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2021

For Asthma "Feel fatigued all the time. Been taking benralizumab for six months. Started to feel breathless again. Worked for so long, then started to wear off."