Pulmicort Flexhaler for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews
- Jus...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 22, 2020
"Have taken it for the past few years. It works well and I have been mostly stable in conjunction with avoiding triggers. Like that it's not aerosol. I use it right before I brush my teeth, so no issues with thrush. Have high copays, so basically pay cash. I pharmacy shop for the best price, and there are usually manufacturers' coupons available. Good luck, all."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 24, 2023
"With Pulmicort Flexhaler, my asthma is well-controlled, and I rarely need to use my rescue inhaler. It might be more challenging for young children, as it is important to exhale completely, inhale deeply, hold breath, and rinse mouth after use. I have not had any side effects. It is very expensive, if not covered by insurance."
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- Mal...
- January 25, 2016
"I can tell a marked difference when I am without this, in between prescriptions. This takes the usage of my rescue inhaler down significantly. No negative side effects for me. Expensive, but worth it as peace of mind for someone whose asthma is a daily nuisance."
- Wen...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- April 4, 2025
"I’ve been taking Pulmicort Flexhaler since it was first introduced in 2006. It’s truly been a game changer for me to control my asthma. I can’t remember the last time I needed to use my Ventolin rescue inhaler, even with a cold or flu. Unfortunately, my insurance no longer includes it in their formulary, and I was forced to switch to another steroid inhaler. I hope Pulmicort becomes generic soon because it’s super expensive without insurance coverage. It’s been a great medication for me, and I will truly miss it."
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- December 3, 2008
"Works great for my asthma and my allergies, but you must rinse your mouth out with water each time you use it. That is a pain, but well worth the trouble. No side effects noticed."
- Anonymous
- December 18, 2011
"Very effective and no side effects."
- Lmh...
- June 16, 2015
"I guess a bronchodilator was needed. This did nothing for me. Always needed my ProAir."
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"I have recently reviewed the side effects associated with this medication and have found I have experienced quite a few of them. To my dismay, and my overall naiveté, these have contributed to some of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing situations. First and foremost, I had to have cataracts removed from both eyes just two years ago. Then there are the two bouts of pneumonia, the most recent was double pneumonia. Weight gain is nearly impossible to control, swelling of feet and lower legs is becoming far too frequent these days, numbness in the extremities, rashes have been getting even worse than they have been in a while, suffered through shingles, eczema, and other strange and sundry skin maladies. I've been on it too long, obviously."