Advair Diskus for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for Advair Diskus
- Dum...
- December 19, 2017
"Things that they don't tell you about this poison. The only thing I was told about this stuff was the possible weight gain. They never said that asthma can be cured. They never told me about the extreme mood swings, etc. I can go on and on and on. Do yourself a favor and research all the natural cures for asthma. You will be amazed at what you find out."
- Gar...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 25, 2023
"I used Advair for 15 years after being diagnosed with adult asthma. 250/50 is what I was prescribed. I went from wheezing, tightness in my chest, etc., to perfectly normal breathing every day, no matter what allergies were doing or whatever activities I was doing. Advair, in my opinion, is the best medication out there. Of course, everyone can have different side effects and react differently to meds."
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- Jul...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 25, 2021
"I used Advair back in 2001 and 2002, and then weaned off and relied on Albuterol up until this year again, until it was too frequent. So then Flovent (hated the side effects); so was approved finally for Advair 250/50 twice a day. RE: Thrush, I am always rinsing/swishing thoroughly after each use with water and gargling! 4-5 times, really not a big deal. Also, use a pH-balanced mouthwash called Smart Mouth Clinical DDS. I never had thrush issues! If/when I have had any vocal rasp, it is temporary and goes away within a short time. Hope this helps someone! I am so active, and while corticosteroids have their flaws, it has given me back my freedom :)"
- Anonymous
- October 20, 2009
"My doctor switched me to Advair 3 1/2 years ago. My wheezing and coughing have stopped! I have resumed a 'normal' living style with exercise and outdoor activities. This is great considering my outdoor lifestyle was my asthma trigger. I have had none of the side effects listed for this product."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- AMY...
- November 4, 2009
"I have been using Advair for about 4 or 5 months. It has made a big difference in my life. I am not wheezing anymore or tight-chested. My voice gets hoarse sometimes, not as bad as when I was on other medications."
- You...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 13, 2018
"After struggling with a series of ineffective corticosteroid inhalers, leukotriene modifiers, and antihistamines for nightly asthma episodes that set in in April 2014, I finally asked my doctor about Advair Diskus. I was very hesitant to use it because I was alarmed about the black box warning on this product and because I got a really nasty sore throat when I was on this when I was 6 or 7. I'm really glad I tried this medication. 250/50 brought my nightly episodes down to four days a week, and my current dose of 500/50 has me only needing my albuterol inhaler one or two nights per week. It's been a fantastic drug for me! The $60 copay isn't too terrible, which is also a plus."
- sgo...
- February 22, 2021
"I left the office with my mom and tried it and immediately felt like I had ingested the smoke of 20 cigarettes (I'm super-square, I've had one inhalation of a cigarette in my life), making my chest feel constricted. She said to try it for a few days; I did and felt progressively worse. She also has mild asthma, so she tried it and also felt awful. We went back to the doctor pronto. He told us we were wrong, that Advair was in fact helping me and that I should keep using it. 'Can I just have another prescription for my Proventil inhaler?' 'As your doctor, I really think Advair is better for you.' I trashed the Advair inhaler/Disk and found another doctor who happily gave me my appropriate prescription for Proventil. I'm so glad I didn't have real health repercussions. Gross. Again, every other encounter I've had with a medical professional has been entirely on the up and up, brimming with care and knowledge."
- Liz...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 30, 2016
"I am a 47-year-old woman, and for the last few weeks, have suffered asthma-like symptoms, common when I have a cold. The doctor prescribed this as I wasn't getting better only using the inhaler. I took the first dose at night, the next this morning, and I have had diarrhea all day. Apparently, stomach problems can be a side effect. While I know some medications have side effects when first starting, this is not tolerable. I will not continue and will see an allergist for possible other solutions. I am sure it is the Advair."
- THE...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 11, 2015
"This medicine changed, on a fundamental level, my quality of life. I went from nearly always being out of breath due to asthma to practically never needing a rescue inhaler. It made my asthma vanish."
- lan...
- February 28, 2008
"My lungs cleared up immediately after my first dose. No more hacking up sputum or rattling, squeaky lungs!"
- Deb...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 18, 2019
"My asthma condition got worse after being changed to Advair. Cough and breathing got worse."
- Aun...
- March 12, 2008
"Advair Diskus completely helped the wheezing. I have a funny taste in my mouth and have terrible heartburn."
- Mel...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 22, 2021
"Used it for years successfully, then one day I started wheezing and getting worse every time I used it. Apparently, I had become allergic to the fluticasone in it. Not fun."
- mis...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 10, 2014
"Works for me. No issues except the price."
- Anonymous
- October 31, 2009
"Advair gave me hypertension."
- Anonymous
- August 23, 2009
"I have used this inhaler for several years (250 mg), and I think it is great."
- Med...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 28, 2024
"Advair has truly been a game changer for my asthma. I have tried a handful of inhalers with no luck, but this one really helps."
- lar...
- May 24, 2009
"After a couple of days using Advair, my mouth has become sensitive. I like hot foods, but now, just a drop of Tabasco makes my entire mouth burn."
- Anonymous
- February 18, 2009
"As I get older, my asthma worsens, which I know is not usual, but in my case, it is. Advair has been a blessing."
- kpr...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 14, 2024
"Best maintenance inhaler I have ever used! Took away my asthma symptoms for the whole day, and there are really no side effects except for a high heart rate occasionally."
- Anonymous
- May 20, 2009
"One downside is that it appears to cause coughing in the throat. Overall, breathing is always easier when regularly on Advair."
- ded...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 1, 2014
"This has not worked for me. It has terrible side effects, and I am trying to get off it."
- Anonymous
- December 9, 2008
"It did stop the asthma, but it took some of the color from my teeth. I also gained weight. I'm off of it and back on Intal."
- Cou...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 21, 2017
"My doctor said I have 'reactive cough asthma.' I tried Advair for a month. It neither helped nor made things worse. I think it might just be an allergy of some sort, or maybe acid reflux. Who knows?"
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"Advair is the only medication that controlled my asthma. I went from 2-4 hospitalizations per year and frequent outpatient treatments for recurrent bronchitis and flare-ups to 0 for the last 10 years. Advair is truly a lifesaver."