Budesonide / formoterol / glycopyrrolate for COPD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2023

"In May, I got samples from my doctor for a month. It worked pretty good, had just a couple of headaches. In August, I qualified for a year of treatment. I used one inhaler but by the end, the headaches started again. I started the second inhaler and the headaches got worse. I stopped taking it in the morning and only took it in the evening, but overnight the headaches started again. I decided to stop taking it for at least a week, and then I'll start again. Not sure what to do about it. I do feel a lot better, I can walk and clean the house without getting tired or being breathless, but I hate the headache."

• c-c...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2024

"Has helped me more than any other inhaler, although the side effects need to be researched carefully. My doctor did not say anything about taking certain antibiotics or steroids with this medication. A lot of medications mix with this one and have bad reactions. I have actually fainted several times, and I never knew when it was going to happen. But as far as the breathing part, it improved a lot."

• cne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2023

"Did not realize I could not breathe until my first use of Breztri. Slept for a while 4-5 hours then awake for good, very hot at night, crown-like headache, some urinary retention. Switched to just 2 puffs in the morning, getting better."

• Gen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2024

"Breztri changed my life, for the better in big ways. I rarely ever use my rescue inhaler. Before Breztri, I used it 4-8 times a day. After Breztri, maybe 1 time a week to two weeks. Before Breztri, I couldn’t walk across the street without being breathless. Not the case anymore. I am so thankful for this awesome drug and would recommend it to anyone."

• JCa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 6, 2023

"The minute I used it, I told my doctor it was a game changer! My breathing was easier immediately! I have tried most of the others, and nothing helped as immediately as Breztri. I had no ill effects, and it’s as easy as any other inhaler. I use it twice daily (two inhalations each time)."

• jon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2024

"I started taking Breztri Aerosphere after being hospitalized with pneumonia and being diagnosed with emphysema and COPD eight months ago. I stopped smoking and started Breztri. I was on oxygen for 6 months. My breathing is much improved. Breztri is easy to use, once in the morning and once at night. I have not noticed any side effects. It is VERY EXPENSIVE, costing over $150 AFTER insurance has paid over $600. Due to expense, I am going to see if I will be okay if I reduce the dosage or stop taking Breztri."

• mav...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 28, 2024

"Breztri works for me as claimed, however, the medication effect only lasts 3, maybe 4 hours at most. It would be great if the relief would get me through the day. Some relief is better than none, even if it is just for a few hours."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2025

"Some days it’s terrific, other days it’s awful. I don't understand why. I am careful inhaling the medication and use a spacer. I don’t know if weather conditions, as dew point, would override its effectiveness. I also find it only lasts 6-8 hours, not 12. My pulmonologist told me to take Symbicort when I feel the Breztri is wearing off. I haven’t found it to be particularly helpful. I’m sticking with Breztri as when it works, it’s really good."

• Ano...
• August 19, 2025

"The medication works well, but the device is terrible! Constantly gives small doses no matter how many times it’s washed. I have used many inhalers over the last twenty years but have never had an issue like this."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 26, 2025

"It works just fine for my mild COPD, but my problem is it runs out before 30 days. There are many times when I use my inhaler, it doesn't press down right, and it counts as one dose when I actually didn't get an inhaled dose. I feel like I need a backup inhaler since insurance will only pay for a refill about 6 days before the 30-day prescription is up."

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2025

"I use a chamber with the Breztri. I find it difficult to tell if I have received the medication. It seems like it 'half works' - I don't have crises per se, but I always have COPD symptoms, breathing problems. I have had debilitating anxiety since I started taking it - can only get out of bed a couple of days a week. Overall negative."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2025

"I have stage 4 COPD. Breztri works better than other inhalers I've tried except for the actuator. I've experienced all the reviews about it, 2 full puffs do not come out. Way too expensive for not getting the full 4 puffs that I'm supposed to be taking. I wash it twice a week and shake it like I'm supposed to. Doesn't last the full month."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2024

"Used this inhaler twice yesterday morning, then in the evening. Left orbit swelled and became painful and red. Did not improve with eye drops. Stopped this medication. Am waiting for all symptoms to resolve and will try again. I have many allergies, so do not know if Breztri is the cause of this outbreak. Will try again after all symptoms are gone."

• Dle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 21, 2025

"When Symbicort and Spiriva seemed to stop working, pulmonologist diagnosed Breztri. Been on O2 24/7 for 15 years with COPD. It’s expensive but seems to be better. Thankfully, insurance covers most of it. Not a lot of options out there for severely diseased lungs."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2025

"Doctor wanted to try this after nothing was working for recurring bronchitis for over a year, was given a sample of it to try and see if it resolves the nonstop mucus/cough/wheezing. After a full 24-hour period on this - yes, breathing is easier, lungs feel open - but pain in the right eye started right after the second dose, noticed being a bit shaky, head fogginess, heart beating very fast. Significant blood pressure rise. Not coughing as much or mucus coming up. Not sure though if the side effects I had after just 24 hours on it are worth it. Dosage - 2 puffs 2 times a day."

• Uns...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2024

"I have been on Breztri and thought I was having an allergic reaction, plus the inhaler never gave me a full dose. While waiting for my old inhalers to be ordered, I discovered if I took the medicine out of the yellow container and shook it up and down-not side to side-counting to 10, then put it back in the container, it would work 98% of the time. I would repeat that for the second one. I discontinued the Breztri for a few months to see if it was an allergic reaction of hives, and I believe it was. Although it was convenient to go from 2 inhalers to just 1, I am trying it again to be sure that the hives were not a food allergy. I’m hoping it doesn’t happen again, but sharing my experience of the container may help others to get a full dose every time."

• Dop...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2022

"Breztri Aerosphere works well until the 20th day, then there is a dramatic decrease in dispensed medication and then an increase in symptoms. For the cost, this is criminal."

• She...
• July 7, 2023

"Insomnia, hoarseness, sore throat, and weakness, dizziness. I have had issues with all the above. Very expensive drug that I don't think most people can afford."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 16, 2025

"Same issue as others have mentioned. Inconsistent amount dispensed. Sometimes nothing. Some inhalers better than others. Very annoying!"

• ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2024

"Breztri for breathing is great. But the side effects are awful. My neck and shoulders hurt so bad. I get these muscle spasms from the bottom of my jaw down my throat. I don't know what else to do."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2025

"So far so good. The positive impact on lung function is noticeable. FEV1 increased from 22% to 43% within 3 weeks. Hope it stops the disease from expanding. The dispenser sucks."

• bar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2024

"It has been drying my mouth badly lately and it burns my throat. It takes a long time to clear up my throat, it really burns at times."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2023

"I have COPD and came down with a bad case of bronchitis. I was having difficulty breathing, and it helped me start to breathe much easier within 24 hours."

• Ray...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 9, 2024

"Best medication so far for COPD and have been on many others but this works best"

• Jos...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 9, 2023

"Working really well. Been on it for a year. Problems: bad joint and muscle pains. Urinary tract and lower abdomen pains a couple of times a year. Working great for breathing."