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Primatene Mist for Asthma, acute User Reviews (Page 2)

Reviews for Primatene Mist

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  • joj...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 23, 2024

"This is the only inhaler over the counter that works. I've had severe asthma my whole life and I'm not covered by insurance to get the real thing so this is a blessing. Waking up having attacks is new to me now that I'm older and Primatene Mist is my go-to. It has a bad taste and yes, it makes you a bit jittery but IT WORKS..."

10 / 10
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  • Sab...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 11, 2022

"Primatene Mist sucks these days. The medication is not as strong as it used to be 11 years ago. Even after taking a puff, I’m back to wheezing and shortness of breath again after 30 minutes. Also, this medication burns my esophagus. Rinse your mouth every time."

4 / 10
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  • cja...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 15, 2019

"Used Primatene Mist only 1 time, and I went into shock, body numb all over, could not breathe hardly. I went to the doctor that day and was told this inhaler never should have been sold over the counter. Epinephrine is too strong. He would never order this for patients. Lucky for me I had only taken 1 dose. However, it took me days to get all of this out of my system. I felt awful and weak for days. Never take anything over the counter for asthma or anything like that, see a doctor first."

1 / 10
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  • Lil...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 30, 2020

"I have run out of albuterol, I thought I'd give this a go. Big mistake. Not only did it not help, but it caused an awful burning sensation in my airways. I will never use this again."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 12, 2010

"I have used this for years, and it has provided much quick relief. It far surpassed other 'prescribed' asthma inhalers I have used."

10 / 10
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  • Lin...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 3, 2020

"Only used the Primatene Mist thing twice. Both times made my symptoms worse, made my throat burn, and made me go into coughing fits. I don’t recommend this product at all."

1 / 10
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  • Hog...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 6, 2019

"Bought the new Primatene Mist, not nearly as good as the old one. You waste half of it spraying it in the air. Just doesn't work for me. Don't waste your money."

2 / 10
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  • lem...
  • May 29, 2020

"Used Primatene Mist for a little less than a month to alleviate symptoms of asthma for running. This product not only didn't help, but could occasionally make my symptoms worse."

1 / 10
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  • Lov...
  • February 17, 2022

"It works great, wish I could get it in pill format like Benadryl, though I don't like inhalers but know it’s for immediate release reasons."

10 / 10
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  • Hap...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 30, 2021

"I feel like the Primatene Mist inhaler works so much better than my ProAir one! I have had breathing problems all my life, and Primatene Mist works great for me..."

9 / 10
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  • Roa...
  • July 2, 2021

"I used to take Primatene tablets many years ago, and it always worked. My asthma came back recently, so I went to what I knew. The mist really works for me."

9 / 10
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