Ciclesonide for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews

• Che...
• March 12, 2012

Ciclesonide "Although my insurance does not consider this a 'preferred' medication and, therefore, I need to take on more of the cost, it is well worth the money. You cannot put a price on feeling healthy and being able to breathe on a daily basis. This medication is a Godsend. If you are not satisfied with your breathing, I would definitely recommend you speak with your doctor about this inhaler. The bonus is you only have to remember to take it two times a day, morning and evening."

• MVE...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2020

Ciclesonide "I’ve been using a different steroid inhaler for several years. My doctor changed my prescription to Alvesco. Even after the first use, I noticed a difference in my asthma. I’ve had zero side effects, and I’ve been using it for approximately a year."

• She...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 25, 2020

Ciclesonide "I've been on Alvesco longer than any of the many other steroid inhalers that I've used. In all the years that I've been using it, I've never developed a thrush infection. All the others that I've ever used, I would develop thrush fairly regularly. Even at the dose of 2 puffs twice daily, I've only developed thrush once with Alvesco. And as a maintenance med, it's worked great for me!"

• Che...
• November 20, 2017

Ciclesonide "Got a sample from my doctor when diagnosed with asthma. Side note: I have depression and take Lexapro. Day one... felt depressed. Day two... more depressed. Day three... super depressed. Immediately stopped taking Alvesco, but it took a couple of days to shake it off. In my opinion, be careful with this one if you have depression!!!"

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2016

Ciclesonide "I'm 50 years old, female, live in Brazil, and I've been using Alvesco since the asthma diagnosis in March 2014. It's controlled now, but I can't stop using it. I use 160 mg every morning, and since I don't stop Alvesco, I'm asthma-free. The only side effect I notice is my voice, a little lower than it used to be. But I want to learn to live without medication!"

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

Ciclesonide "Effective medication, but has terrible side effects. Despite rinsing my mouth out, I’ve had the most awful sore throat and jaw pain (hard to open mouth). Also, I’ve felt so lethargic and depressed. Very strange given my perky nature. It’s an okay medication to take short term, but I will not be taking it for months at a time like my doctor suggested."

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2012

Ciclesonide "My 3-yr-old had severe, rare behavioral side effects to all the other asthma controller meds; they changed him from a shy, sweet boy into an angry and aggressive one. With Alvesco, he is a lot more himself and only slightly angrier and energetic. I recommend trying this medicine to see if it works better for you, too. It has kept our child out of the hospital, and we are thankful for that."

• OLO...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 21, 2021

Ciclesonide "I have been on Alvesco, 80 mg, for a little over 2 years. I was forced to leave Qvar due to insurance coverage and a limited formulary. I loved Qvar except the thrush. Now, no thrush and great treatment for my moderate asthma. I am 60 years old and started on steroids way back with Azmacort (as a kid, they gave us Prednisone - with many side effects). I'd recommend Alvesco above other oral steroids, although I'm sure everyone's bodies will react differently. I've had no side effects that I know of. Currently, due to spring allergies, I am going to try the 160 mg version of Alvesco."

• Ast...
• October 18, 2016

Ciclesonide "My son started this at 20 months old. It kept his asthma completely under control all winter (virus-induced). He has grown over half a foot in the past 9 months, so it does not stop growth. I think that other lady's kid just hadn't hit puberty."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2023

Ciclesonide "I used this medication for a few days for asthma maintenance per doctor's recommendations, and it was frightening, to say the least. During dose usage, I experienced flu-like symptoms, dizziness, lightheadedness, extreme joint and back pain, fatigue, headache, sinus facial pain and pressure, cognitive dysfunction, and painful jaw pain. Suffice it to say, I will not be continuing this medication! Horrible experience!"

• jim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2016

Ciclesonide "My son began this drug at 13 and stopped growing around the same time. His endocrinologist wanted to give him growth hormone. I took him off this crap and his levels went to normal. Do not take as a kid."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2015

Ciclesonide "I have exercise-induced asthma. And if I used Alvesco a couple of hours before a workout, I never had to use my rescue inhaler. I have no unusual symptoms or side effects from Alvesco. Only downfall is it isn't covered by my insurance. Was able to swindle a six-month supply of samples. But can afford the $300 a month price tag."

• Myo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2020

Ciclesonide "I have been having hives since I started taking Alvesco a few months ago. I was on a different inhaled corticosteroid for many years, but it is no longer being made. I think I may be allergic to something in this medication. I will try to stop taking it to see if the hives and rashes stop. It seemed to help my asthma, but I have had a slight cough also."

• Ine...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 17, 2022

Ciclesonide "I have a little weight scale that measures the doses on 9 common inhalers. Alvesco is always short about 20 days, sometimes more! My pharmacy continually gives me heck over ordering too soon? I showed them, and they said they would report to the company, but it never happens."

• Gar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2020

Ciclesonide "Alvesco does reduce asthma, but this drug is not amazing. After a few months, only side effects were headaches and vivid dreams of explosive sounds in my head, like glass shattering while sleeping, very odd. Other than that, I’d recommend it."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2025

Ciclesonide "I’m taking 1 puff twice a day of Alvesco 200 mcg along with my Breztri Aerosphere 160 mcg twice a day for my eosinophilic asthma. Has anyone experienced itching problems while taking Alvesco? Otherwise, I feel it is working for me as I’ve been on it only for two weeks now."

• Cic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2022

"I started on Alvesco when my asthma was becoming more problematic, but Clenil caused a sore and bleeding nose and a sore mouth and throat. I've been using Alvesco now for one month. My peak flow has gone up from a near constant 290 to 360. I have barely used my reliever (maybe 2 times per week) with no side effects and am delighted. I'm 66. I haven't been 360 for over 8 years."

• mus...
• October 30, 2011

Ciclesonide "My Pulmonary Function Tests were the best they have been in 12 years since I switched from Advair Diskus to Alvesco. I feel so much better."

• Lit...
• November 23, 2008

Ciclesonide "This medication is wonderful! I can't use the other brands for my asthma because I'm lactose intolerant, and Alvesco does not use lactose!"

• Cyd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2015

Ciclesonide "This medication worked for me with no insomnia or side effects, but unfortunately it is not considered one of the preferred inhalers by my insurance company anymore."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 19, 2021

Ciclesonide "I’ve tried all the steroid inhaler brands. This is the only one that controls my asthma without ruining my voice. So glad I persuaded my doctor to let me try it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 11, 2021

Ciclesonide "Extreme weight gain, water retention, and fatigue with this inhaler. It does, however, help my breathing, so I have to choose between the horrible side effects or the benefit to my breathing…"