Fluticasone / salmeterol for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 4)

• Rodley
• January 11, 2016

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "Since I started an Advair diskus regime many years ago - I rarely have to use my rescue inhalers. In fact I lose more of them than I use. The only negative is the cost - over $200 for a month's supply - that wasn't a big issue when I had a sweet low copay but all that has changed since the Affordable Healthcare Act (A nice oxymoron there !). I was surprised to see Advair (actually under a different name, but still GSK's product) in Belize at just $55USD for the same dosage. Can't wait for generics to hit the market."

• March...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 9, 2016

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I've been using Advair 250/50 for about 7 years. I developed asthma after several respiratory infections. After months of having no energy and wheezing and coughing, the doctor finally confirmed asthma. I started on 4 puffs per day for a week, and then went down to 2 per day. In the summer, I can often get away with only 1 puff per day. In the winter I usually need 2. The main symptom I get if my asthma is not fully controlled is a gurgling sensation in my lungs. With Advair my asthma symptoms have mostly disappeared. It's a really effective medication."

• Doodles
• September 15, 2021

Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I think this should be taken off the market. Unknown to me my pharmacist substituted this for Advair. Because of the openings to deliver the drug are so big and so far apart whenI inhaled the powder just coated the inside of my mouth and not into my lungs. Because of this I went over two months without medication and I am still suffering after three months. I have been taking Advair for two months now but also have needed massive doses of prednisone and several visits to the Emergency ward. DON'T USE THIS IF YOU HAVE A SMALL MOUTH!!! or are allergic to fillers in generics. All this was because of a $6.00 co-pay."

• Living...
• February 11, 2016

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I have been on advair for over 10 years. I have never breathed better. Before I couldn't even walk without being out of breath. I do experience a lot of side effects such as oral thrush, and headaches; however, being able to breathe outweighs the side effects. I would recommend this medication to anyone with asthma."

• Nik
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2018

AirDuo Respiclick (fluticasone / salmeterol) "Got oral thrush bad, even with rinsing after using my inhaler. Also by the 3rd day could hardly breath. Was terrible. Also it may be generic it is still same copay and price of advair. Not good deal. Teva pulled a fast one on FDA. Not same as advair at all."

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

Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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!"

• M Pan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 19, 2015

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "Have been taking it for 15+ years - its been a life saver. Don't remember the last time I had an attack or ER visit (which were mostly triggered off by dust and seasonal allergies, at least once or twice a year until I started Advair). Because of the high price, I end up extending to 60 days, sometimes over that. I use it once a day rather than twice - it works wonderfully as a preventative dose. My PCP is comfortable with this lowered dose, so the only risk I run is with the side effects and the delayed use of the disk. FortunatelyI don't feel much side effects. I did, however, end up developing an early cataract (at 42) and getting the surgery done and my eye doc has me on glaucoma watch, so it will probably catch up with me one day"

• Ange
• May 8, 2008

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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."

• Toni...
• January 8, 2012

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I don't know about others, but this is a god send to me. I have very, very bad asthma. Walking up a few stairs can wind me, as can walks (which I love doing), and exercising is extremely difficult. The pains from asthma problems can hurt quite a bit. I got on Advair and my dependency on my albuterol inhaler dropped from 2-3 times a day to maybe once a week. I was off of it for years because of insurance companies dropping it, and then not having insurance. I'm back on it now (after Primatene mist went off the market), and I'm doing great again. It hasn't kicked in to effect fully, but I can already feel its effects. The side effects can be bad for some people, but I'm a testament to how awesome it is."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2022

Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) "Previously shared my experience with Wixela on 1 Oct 2022 and wanted to share this update to help others. Had been using Advair for 23 years and then I was switched to Wixela which had orrible side effects. Although it is therapeutically equivalent to Advair Diskus, I discovered that it was the FILLERS used in Wixela that I had a bad allergic reaction to, which actually induced asthma (among other things). I had reported my experience with Wixela to the FDA...they did contact me and I then gave them an update about the FILLERS as being the culprit. Tricare/Express Scripts did originally deny a prior authorization for Advair as prescribed, no generic; however, my doctor's office kept up the fight and finally gained approval. I now have my Advair back and am doing well and I have prior authorization approved for a lifetime."

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

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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 Virtigo 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."

• choo-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2023

Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) "In the past, I've used Symbicort, which was always very effective. I haven't been using Wixela for very long, but it's way different than using Symbicort. With Symbicort (and albuterol), it's a slow, deep inhale, but with Wixela, it's a fast, deep inhale. I'm not used to that at all. The dispenser is awkward, making the transition more difficult. I haven't needed controller medicines for a while, but my asthma went wild a few months ago, so medication needs adjusting. I'm going from coughing and being short of breath all the time, constantly using my rescue inhaler to Wixela. I prefer the Wixela."

• advai...
• November 25, 2019

AirDuo Respiclick (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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 mouth piece. I've had this happen not on one inhaler, but ALL of them. It's also a lot less dosage then what the Advair has in it. I take 100mcg/50mcg of Advair. The AirDuo/Teva generic only has 113mcg/14mcg. 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!"

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

Advair HFA (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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 starting 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..."

• dandy...
• September 9, 2009

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I have use Advair 500/50 for a little over three years. It has helped control the Asthma, but there are some side effects. I don't have much taste sensation anymore, my throat feels raw, and I cough from the throat which I don't remember doing before, and I lose my voice. This dosage is too much after awhile, I get the shakes and feel week, sometimes have terrible headaches. I have tried using 500/50 in the mornings and 250/50 at night. That is only good for a short while. I need something between these two."

• Chicago...
• May 25, 2011

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I've been on Adviar for more than 2 years and have had no problems with it. My asthma developed because of my newly discovered allergy to cats and it has allowed me to keep my pets without any breathing issues. It did give me some heartburn at first but, since I was overweight, I lost 20 pounds and that seemed to do resolve the heartburn issue."

• dsger...
• March 16, 2011

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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 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. "

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

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

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2009

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "After years of asthma I actually have thrown away full expired bottles of my fast acting inhaler because I DON'T NEED THEM NOW THAT I HAVE ADVAIR. I tried to stop it once and noticed the difference, one dose first thing in the morning and I am good for the whole day."

• Steven
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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."

• Baileys...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2016

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "I was a long time advocate of this med (250/50) - as it was the only thing that prevented asthma issues deteriorating into pneumonia. Had to use only from October to January - and then asthma would subside. Grabbed the med the other day and with first inhale lips, mouth, and tongue immediately began to tingle and swell. Raced to the sink and rinse out with sprayer, hoping the same thing wasn't going to happen in throat / lungs."

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

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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."

• James
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2021

Wixela Inhub (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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 was worse than ever. It was discontinued, but the rash persisted for more than 3 weeks."

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2011

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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."

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2010

Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol) "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."