Trelegy Ellipta and Constipation: What Users Say

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2020

For COPD "I used for 6 weeks one drug to treat 3 conditions, great idea. At first, it seemed to work great. After 3 weeks, started to bloat up, excessive gas that couldn't be relieved, extreme constipation, just totally bound up. At 5 weeks, I got pneumonia in my left lung. I can't believe this drug is marketed - it did more damage in 6 weeks than if I took no meds for years. Never had pneumonia before, you have no idea how painful. If this had affected both lungs, I would likely not be leaving this review. You have been warned."

• Joh...
• October 25, 2019

For COPD "Doctor gave me a 14-day sample. I took first and only dose in his office with him. By the time I left the parking structure, I started having a very heavy and deep cough. Burning sensation in bottom of lungs. Coughing for two days now, limited sleep. I was having good results with Breo and now Dr. gave this and it has made me very sick. Constipation, loss of taste, and feel like I am getting pneumonia. God help me."

• big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2019

For COPD "I have given Trelegy Ellipta a good try over the past two months, and I have made an appointment to see the doctor about going back to a different medicine. My side effects are backache, emotional mood swings, earache, constipation, but not sure if I can put constipation down to the Trelegy."

• Fly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2021

For Asthma "I was prescribed 1 treatment a day. After the third treatment, I became very hoarse. I felt like my head was stopped up like never before. My throat felt closed up, my lungs as well. Trouble breathing. Rash on my side. Constipation. It’s now 4 days after the last treatment, and I’m still having trouble with my throat and voice. This drug was given to me from the doctor’s office. Sample."

• Vir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2021

For COPD "Works absolutely great for my mild COPD maintenance. I found I could use it every other day. However, the pulmonologist is switching me, saying I don't need the steroid. The anticholinergic (umeclidinium) started creating a constipation problem, but this was expected and fixed with OTC stool softener (docusate Na). I got a bad cramp in my calf at 5 AM one night, so this was unexpectedly LOWERING MY POTASSIUM. Watch out for that one. Ridiculously expensive! Of course, that's not something unusual for this particular inhaler. Big Pharma loves you."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2021

For Asthma "Trelegy has not reduced the need for a rescue inhaler. The side effects of constipation, joint pain, cough, and sore throat were not worth being on a corticosteroid."