Wixela Inhub and Sore Throat: What Users Say

• wix...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was switched to Wixela from Symbicort within the VA. Does nothing for me except a sore throat. I engaged it to work and tapped it on a clean, flat surface, and the powder feels like a gritty, fine powder or sand. I think it ought to be removed from the market. Don't know how the VA was sold on this terrible product. Want my Symbicort back that works for my lungs."

• Coc...
• September 15, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I am a 50-year-old female with no health issues other than occasional mild asthma from air quality and high pollen count issues. I’ve used Advair as a maintenance inhaler for years with no problems. I developed cough variant asthma right in the height of COVID. The pharmacy switched me to Wixela without even telling me, I didn’t know until I opened the bag. I used it for 2 months and developed the worst raw and sore throat of my life, heavy chest pressure, and rapid heartbeat (I could feel my heart pounding). I stopped using Wixela 4 weeks ago, and the sore throat and chest pressure have gone away, but my heartbeat is still rapid, I can feel it when I’m in bed falling asleep! Now my doctor has ordered a stress test, etc., to figure out what’s going on with my heart. Stay away from Wixela! This is a very dangerous drug!"

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Please don't use this drug, Wixela Inhub. I started using Wixel 2 months ago. I'm always afraid of new medicine, so I started taking it at 2 puffs a day for my asthma. I developed a sore throat, headaches, a hoarse voice, then heart racing. I have a neurological illness as well, so I thought it was the problem. 3 weeks ago, I had a possible TIA (mini-stroke). I'm only 55. I lost sight totally in my left eye for hours, with increased weakness and a headache. Today, I thought to look into this inhaler for side effects. Then I checked the reviews here. I won't ever use this again. I need to live to care for my daughter. This medication shouldn't be on the market."

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Please don't use this drug, Wixela Inhub. I started using Wixel 2 months ago. I'm always afraid of new medicine, so I started taking it at 2 puffs a day for my asthma. I developed a sore throat, headaches, a hoarse voice, then heart racing. I have a neurological illness as well, so I thought it was the problem. 3 weeks ago, I had a possible TIA (mini-stroke). I'm only 55. I lost sight totally in my left eye for hours, with increased weakness and a headache. Today, I thought to look into this inhaler for side effects. Then I checked the reviews here. I won't ever use this again. I need to live to care for my daughter. This medication shouldn't be on the market."

• KAE...
• September 9, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I’ve been using Advair for years. It managed my asthma perfectly, and there was never a problem. I was given Wixela by my pharmacy the month it came out (they didn’t even tell me it had switched). Now I notice my throat hurts all the time, and I’ve got headaches. It still manages my asthma, but I’m not a lab rat, and I shouldn’t have these side effects. I’m going to see if I can go back to Advair."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2022

For Asthma, Maintenance "Female and a vet. Express Scripts (ES) substituted Wixela for Advair without notice. Gave it a go, and it gave me asthma! Had been using Advair for decades without issues and rarely had to use my ProAir inhaler. Wixela side effects: tightened chest, labored breathing, coughing, therefore, could not walk short distances, sore throat, headache, plus hives! Notified my doctor and quit taking Wixela. Side effects subsided, hives disappeared, yet I had to use my rescue inhaler several times a day. Doctor submitted a prior authorization (PA) and new script for Advair, as prescribed, no substitute or generic to ES. PA was denied without any rationale. Was told by ES that only the doctor could appeal. Submitted a letter to my State Senators through the American Medical Association - Improving Seniors' Access to a Timely Care Act (S.3018), explaining this all. Also submitted a grievance to Medwatch - FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. Others should do the same."

• AJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was on Breo for about 3 years and was breathing normally. I never had to use my albuterol inhaler. At the beginning of the year, the price of Breo skyrocketed for me, so I decided to try Wixela. It never worked. It started with a sore throat (I am very careful to rinse my mouth and spit out the water after each use). After a few days, the coughing started. I tolerated that only because it was a weekend and I couldn’t call my doctor. I am going back to Breo. I’m so angry that this drug was approved. My scenario was mild compared to what others are going through. Scary stuff."

• Brk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "I’ve only been on this inhaler for a week, and I had to stop immediately. It makes me extremely jittery - I feel like I’ve consumed 1000 cokes and coffees. It also gave me muscle spasms in my fingers and made my voice extremely hoarse. That being said, I do feel like my breathing got better, but I cannot deal with the side effects at all. I’ve since switched to another inhaler. Hopefully, that will work out better for me."

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

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!"

• Nav...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2022

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was on Symbicort for years. Worked well, no problems. The VA switched me to Wixela. Horrible. My voice is so hoarse no one can understand me when I talk. Talked to VA when I saw other reviews from Vets saying how bad this medication is. The VA said that's what they are giving me. So I took it for a while, now I cannot talk. My wife messaged them again, they are putting me back on Symbicort. Bad medication."

• Tig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2022

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was switched by the VA from Symbicort to this Wixela. Within hours of taking it, I could feel a negative change in my breathing. It went from easy, smooth breaths to some feeling of labored breathing. Followed with becoming easily winded, couldn't work in my yard without multiple breaks. My heart rate would also increase, contributing to the need for a break. Sore throat and tongue sensitivity, also, I brush my teeth and rinse after each use. Why would you change something that works? I'm so frustrated with this."

• Jab...
• January 14, 2022

For Asthma, Maintenance "Do not buy or use this inhaler. This is dangerous to your health. My heart was pumping at 150 beats per minute, and my throat and voice were about gone. Stay far away from this stuff."