Fluticasone / salmeterol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Ang...
• May 8, 2008

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Before Advair, I had to go to the hospital many times because my asthma would become very severe. Since I have been using Advair, I have not been to the hospital in 3 years. My asthma has become very mild, and I have never felt better. I have no side effects."

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2010

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "This was the only medicine that I've tried that has completely controlled my asthma. I can't even remember the last time I experienced an attack. I am able to run for miles without any breathing problems."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2023

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Wixela has been a waking nightmare for me! I can't breathe, I can't sleep, non-stop profuse coughing to the point of aching ribs and sore lungs. The sleepless nights are the worst. The huge bags under my eyes tell it all! No energy, loss of appetite, irritability. You name it, I've got it. I wasn't surprised to see the horrible reviews that confirmed all I've been feeling. The Wixela mechanism itself is a joke. If I didn't know better, I would think they were just practicing on people for some low-level chemical warfare! Lord help us!"

• Mou...
• April 1, 2019

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I have been using this purple disk since childhood. I’m in my mid-20s. I never realized how effective this was until I stopped my asthma meds altogether (this inhaler and another smaller one). I needed to see the doctor that I avoided for about 3 months, but I had an actual asthma attack. It was scary as heck. When I finally went in, my doctor explained the importance of my inhaler because the steroid is that powerful. I went back on it and immediately recognized a huge difference. It’s helped me for a decade. No doubt. It is pricey though."

• Str...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 1, 2021

Fluticasone / salmeterol for COPD, Maintenance "I've told 3 of my doctors that this medication is a waste of time for me, all it does is make me feel like I'm holding my breath with absolutely no help with my breathing. My doctor had ordered me Trelegy, but apparently Humana has a problem with a medication that actually works."

• adv...
• November 25, 2019

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I don't know if it's my pharmacy or my health insurance, but ever since the AirDuo generic came out, I've been forced to switch from Advair, which I've used and maintained my asthma with for 18+ years, and now all they'll give me is the generic. The inhaler is completely flawed and does not dispense medicine properly, in which I mean half the time the dosage comes out of the 'vent' instead of the mouthpiece. I've had this happen not on one inhaler, but ALL of them. It's also a lot less dosage than what the Advair has in it. I take 100 mcg/50 mcg of Advair. The AirDuo/Teva generic only has 113 mcg/14 mcg. I've never been good at math, but I'm pretty sure 113 is not the same as 100 and 14 (FOURTEEN!) is not the same as 50 (FIFTY). Therefore, I am getting less of my normal dosage. Last month, I also had a terrible outbreak of oral thrush. The back of my throat was so swollen I couldn't even gargle salt water, let alone swallow pills. In all my years of taking Advair, I've never gotten oral thrush."

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2011

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I used to be hospitalized at least every 6 months with my asthma problems as a child until my adolescence. I have tried EVERY inhaler and pill to help with the symptoms. Then I started Advair when I was 15. I am 24 now, and I haven't been hospitalized in 10 years. The only problem I have is tachycardia."

• dsg...
• March 16, 2011

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I am giving it a 9 only because I have only been on it a few days. It works. I used to get so tired just doing my grocery shopping and have to sit 2 or 3 times during, and feel like I can go for miles now. I do notice in the reviews the different ways people are using it. I was told after inhaling to rinse my mouth thoroughly, as the medicine can cause thrush. Anyway, I have a little chest tightness and get a bit of a headache at first, but that goes away after about 30 minutes."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2021

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Was told I was being put on Wixela for my COPD. Tried for 2 days and noticed more shortness of breath, and within a day or so had swelling and sensitive red rash in my whole groin area. I finally got rid of most of that after maybe 1 1/2 weeks, but did not suspect Wixela. This was replacing my Symbicort. After my feedback, I had to explain exactly how I used it and insisted I try again for 2 days. The same happened with everything, and the rash and swelling were worse than ever. It was discontinued, but the rash persisted for more than 3 weeks."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2017

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "After using the Advair Diskus for less than a week, realized that I had lost the ability to taste food within 2-3 days of starting. Sense of taste has never returned. I reported this to Glaxo and my physician. Neither followed up beyond my call."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2020

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I’ve only been using Advair for a month for asthma and COPD maintenance, and it has been driving me crazy! The side effects have been torturing me, and I wish I never started taking it because it does more harm than good. It can hospitalize and make you worse, and even give you pneumonia and vision problems. What a terrible way to combat asthma, an inhaler that gives you worse asthma..."

• Kis...
• April 8, 2016

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I've only been using it for 3 days, and I haven't used or needed my pump once. I usually use the pump at least once a day. It might be too soon to tell, but I haven't had any side effects, and I'm not winded when walking up the steps like prior to using Advair."

• PAU...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 6, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "I'm in the US, but following the advice of my MD, he said you can get the generic of this in Canada, and it is so much cheaper. I now use the 60-dose Cipla Seroflo 250/50 multi-haler. It's a generic but of the Advair Diskus 250/50."

• Lpi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2017

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "This is so great! I used the Diskus for years, but I have both COPD and asthma and could not inhale the med as well from the Diskus, so the doc put me on this one. Same great control, and I can use it with a spacer to get more effective delivery of the med. I have had to go a day or so without, as my pharmacy was out, and I know that this works well, as I could not wait to get back on it. It helps my breathing so much."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I only found this after my first use of Wixela because it tasted so bad. Within 30-40 minutes, my lungs unlocked, and the tightness went away. Don't get me wrong, Advair is the stuff of gods. Nothing's ever worked as well on me since Serevent (dating myself there, lol), but this seems to work too. It tastes like someone just crushed a strong aspirin on your tongue. I made a medicine face for a while, but it actually worked. It's too soon after my first usage to note any side effects, but about an hour after using, I'm doing great. Maybe it depends on your type of breathing issue too. I was in the hospital and even died once because of my asthma. I don't know why, but rescue inhalers seem next to pointless for me, comparatively speaking, to nebulizer treatments and stuff like Advair and this Wixela. I don't know, I'm also not too picky; what works works. If it makes it so breathing is comfortable, then it has done its job, which so far it has. Feeling pretty decent."

• Hol...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2018

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I have been using Advair 250/50 for 17 years. It works for me. I rarely have to use my rescue inhaler. I have noticed a rapid heartbeat from time to time, and I am assuming it is from this. Right now, with my prescription insurance, it is $150.00 for a 90-day supply. I will be on Medicare next year, and I checked the prescription plan my husband is currently on, and it is going to cost me $415.00 for a 90-day supply. Seriously, how do these pharmaceutical companies get away with this? Also, why isn't it in a generic form yet? I really would love to stop taking this."

• Ins...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 23, 2015

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I was prescribed Advair in combination with Spiriva after a bad asthma-type attack in 2010 (1 of 3, the 1st in 2001; 2nd in 2007). I finally went to a pulmonary specialist in early 2010. The inhalers combined with a series of oral prednisone helped me to recover fully. At the advice of my new doctor, I continued using the Advair and Spiriva daily. In 2013, I developed vertigo and continuous bladder infections, determined that was related to the Spiriva, so I stopped that one. Several times during the 5 years, I have attempted to stop using Advair. I think it is addicting in nature; I am unable to breathe without it! That sucks... especially since I was doing fine without any inhalers prior to continued use of Advair."

• The...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 13, 2017

Fluticasone / salmeterol for COPD, Maintenance "I first began using Advair after my second two-week stay in the hospital for upper respiratory infection. For much of my youth and all of my young adult life up to this point in 1997, I had constant shortness of breath and periodic times where I was unable to regulate my breathing without a bronchial inhaler 5, 6, or more times a day. The first time I used Advair, I noticed a difference, and within days, I was breathing like I was 12 years old again. I could not believe the difference. It was night and day. I know that other users may not get the same level of relief, but for me, it has been a miracle."

• Lex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "I am a physician and asthma sufferer. My asthma was fully controlled on Advair 250/50. For my most recent refill, I was given the new generic, Wixela. 1) The dispenser is very user-unfriendly, and I can feel the powder landing on my tongue; 2) After one week, my asthma is out of control, and I am using my rescue inhaler several times a day; 3) I now have oral thrush and have to go in fluconazole. I am astounded that the FDA considers this inhaler a suitable substitute for Advair. Furthermore, although generic, it is not approved by my BCBS Medex plan. They filled it once with an $80 copay, and if I were to refill it — which obviously I will not do — my doctor would have to wade through the bureaucratic time sump of prior authorization."

• glz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2022

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "So far, horrible with Wixela. It does absolutely nothing for my asthma. VA changed my prescription from Symbicort to this, and now I can barely do any physical activity. Stuff is rubbish, gives me a hoarse throat, chest tightness, and rapid heartbeat! Please stop prescribing this!"

• S W...
• July 23, 2009

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Advair helped me breathe better for the first 2-3 days. Then my chest would start tightening within an hour of when I was to take it. It seemed that my dependence was growing. Between that and the panic attacks, I've discontinued Advair and gone back to Ventolin HFA."

• koo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2016

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Extremely helpful in reducing my need for a nebulizer in the winter. I seem to have more energy, too. Took it years ago, now have made the switch back from another inhaled steroid that didn't work as well. The asthma-related death scares me. But I'm young and healthy for the most part."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2012

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Has helped control my asthma, recently started 500/50 since I had another flare-up. I don't need a rescue inhaler near as often. Do get thrush occasionally and a little sore throat. But it does keep my asthma attacks down a lot."

• C S...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2020

Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance "I had a really bad asthma flare-up recently. Albuterol by itself was not cutting it. Since starting this daily medication, I've found that I don't need the Albuterol as much. It took some time for the complete benefits, but I'm satisfied!"

• Lpi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2017

Fluticasone / salmeterol for COPD, Maintenance "I have both asthma symptoms and COPD, so Advair was given to me for the asthma first. It really helped me breathe better, and it is a great med for long-term control. As my COPD progressed, I was unable to get a good breath to inhale from the Diskus, so my doc changed me to the HFA inhaler form. Advair is great and effective, and I sure know when I have run out how much it helps me breathe."