Breo Ellipta for Asthma User Reviews (Page 2)

• car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2018

"Breo Ellipta made my asthma disappear. Great, huh? Not so. I became extremely fatigued and would not leave the house anymore. I previously had been taking exercise classes three times a week and stopped them all. I was never able to go back. Breo made an old lady of me. Stopped after a few weeks of taking it."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2018

"I have been on Breo for a week now, and I have totally forgotten that I have asthma. I have been battling for three years trying to find a steroid inhaler that actually helps with my symptoms. Before Breo, I was going through a rescue inhaler every 14 days, even while being on other long-lasting puffers. I feel like I have my life back. No more wheezing or tightness. My breathing is back to what it was before asthma. I have not experienced any bad side effects as of yet. I also like that this is a puffer I only have to take once a day in the morning when I wake up."

• KBa...
• August 16, 2019

"I started on the Breo Ellipta in April 2019. It was amazing, for the first time in 23 years, I could breathe properly. Take bigger breaths in general, and my asthma was gone. However, the side effects were huge. It gave me insomnia, and so it changed my sleeping pattern (I usually go to bed at 8 pm and wake at 5 am). I have been constantly sick since May this year (I’m not kidding). I gained a hell of a lot of weight, my skin changed from super oily skin to completely dried out, I had a constant cough, my sinuses (which have never been an issue prior) were playing up constantly, and mentally, I did not feel like myself at all. My mom, however, hasn’t had as many side effects. It is such a shame that we have to choose between dealing with the above or not being able to breathe. It took me a long time to finally get off it, but after speaking to my specialists and my mom, it was clear it didn’t sit well with my body. Back to the strongest dosage of Seretide, which doesn’t work."

• Flu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2018

"My nebulizer and my rescue inhaler were working, but my pulmonologist wanted to wean me from both. Two days after starting Breo Ellipta, I started a wracking cough with ample sputum, sore throat, irritated sinuses, headache, nasal congestion, chest tightness, and unable to take a deep breath. I thought it was the flu or a bad cold and continued using it for a week while symptoms got worse. The doctor said I could also use the nebulizer if necessary, but I found out neither the nebulizer nor the rescue inhaler had any effect while using Breo. The doctor stopped the Breo, and in 36 hours all side effects disappeared except the cough, which is definitely better. Will not take again."

• Ree...
• August 1, 2017

"My doctor recommended 24-hour Breo to replace my Advair 250/50. In the first 4 days of taking Breo, I experienced most of the side effects of Breo (fever, chest infection, cough, mouth pain, excessive discharge, runny nose, sore throat, headache, back pain). I stopped taking Breo and went back to Advair. Will wait and see when the medication is improved. Thanks, Raed."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

"I have taken this medication, Breo Ellipta, for the last 2 days. I have had extreme muscle pain, migraine-like symptoms such as an awful headache with nausea. Sensitive to light. I am miserable. I hope the side effects wear off soon."

• Rob...
• July 4, 2016

"My wife was told to try this. A few days later, she started having heart racing problems. She went to a cardiologist, he changed her heart meds, but it still kept happening. We finally looked up the Breo side effects and stopped taking it. She hasn't had a problem since."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 7, 2018

"I've had asthma for 38 years. I've been life-flighted 3 times for it and have been hospitalized at least 50 times and spent time in ICU. As I got older, it did not go away but did improve. My Dr. gave me a sample of Breo, and I've never had relief like this. It's the best inhaler of all time. I don't care if it comes out in 10 years that it was lethal. It helps me breathe now."

• Nop...
• April 16, 2020

"Thanks to all the Lysol being sprayed in the office, my asthma flared up, and my doctor decided on Breo. It worked great the first 2 days, minus the intense headache and palpitations (I called in sick both days). On the 3rd day, I had a very aggressive migraine 5 minutes after taking the inhaler. My left arm went numb up to my neck. Fortunately, a Benadryl seemed to help, but I immediately started puking for the next 12 hours. I slept every minute I could but woke up to intense chills that made me puke again. Since this was a Saturday, I had to wait until Monday to see my doctor. When they took my vitals, I was hypertensive with a 143 heart rate. While it's not uncommon for my heart rate to be 100-110, my blood pressure rarely changes, let alone spikes to hypertensive levels. Now, over a week later, I'm stuck with dry, irritated feeling lungs. Again, my flare-up at the time was relatively minor and could have been treated way easier and cheaper with a standard steroid inhaler."

• Wil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 3, 2019

"Have had asthma since age 12. Also just quit smoking 5 weeks ago. Started Breo 2015-ish. It was like a miracle drug! Couldn't believe I didn't need my rescue for months at a time. Went through 1 inhaler/month most of my life. The drawback of Breo is that it severely weakened my immune system. Started getting oral thrush every 2-3 months even after rinsing and gargling with antiseptic. 2 years ago, I started getting sick all the time. Last year, I had the flu 2 times, a respiratory infection, and 3 stomach viruses. Took prednisone in January - I was told to stop Breo because that was too much steroid. Haven't touched it since, and haven't gotten sick since. Also have anxiety and heart palpitations now, never had prior to using Breo. Now not smoking and not taking Breo in 7 months, palpitations have lessened and anxiety is starting to get better. Feel better since stopping Breo. It's quite a shame because my asthma was totally controlled while taking it, but it still seems controlled. Hope I don't have to take it again!"

• Bre...
• July 29, 2016

"My doctor changed my medication from Advair and Ventolin to this new highly recommended medication, Breo. This is my second week taking it. I don't need any more Ventolin, and I have been using it 2 puffs every 4 hours for the past 25 years. I am taking one puff of Breo every 2-3 days, and it works better than anything else that I have been trying my entire life. Please note: I am eating tons of celery, this vegetable is magic. I think the combination of Breo and celery is amazing, and my body is happy. Please don't forget to rinse your mouth immediately after the puffer, otherwise, you will have other side effects like a sore throat."

• Ziw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2016

"My breathing has improved; however, I have had voice side effects. I lost my voice and started feeling sick with an upper respiratory illness approximately a week after starting Breo. I thought I was sick until I took a full dose of antibiotic and nothing changed."

• mag...
• January 22, 2018

"Wheezing constantly, hungry for air, fatigue, tremors, weakness on exertion, anxiety, back pain, swollen glands, earaches, and sinus trouble. Only relief is Benadryl. Am I allergic to this med? Waiting for the doctor to call - can't take any more."

• Pri...
• August 22, 2017

"I'm 41 and was diagnosed with asthma at 12 years old. For as long as I can remember, I had to have my rescue inhaler with me at all times, usually needing it 1-2 times daily. After about a month of using Breo, I already noticed a huge improvement. As of now, and almost a year of use, I've only used my inhaler 5-6 times total. It's amazing to feel like I can breathe for the first time in my life! Three weeks ago, I climbed up Mt. Fuji in Japan. Something I never thought I would be able to do!"

• Ham...
• April 3, 2016

"24 years old, lifetime asthmatic, I was on Seretide purple puffer, but I was switched to Breo 3 weeks ago. I barely ever use my inhaler, and it feels like my asthma is gone with no side effects. I highly recommend giving this a shot."

• Sau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2016

"I am a 48-year-old woman who has had asthma my whole life. I have been on Symbicort and Advair but still had to use my rescue inhaler several times on a daily basis. I started Breo Ellipta in October of last year and have only had to use my rescue inhaler once, and that was the day after I started Breo. I absolutely love it, no more use of a rescue inhaler or nebulizer, and most importantly, no side effects. We have horses, and every time I would go out there with them, it would make my asthma flare up. I can now go out and spend the whole day right beside them with no problem. My doctor said this is the best he has ever heard my lungs sound. I would highly recommend it."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

"I was diagnosed with allergy-induced asthma last year after suffering for many years. Was prescribed Breo Ellipta, which worked almost instantly and totally resolved my symptoms. I was ecstatic as it was an absolute miracle drug and all my coughing and tight chest issues were gone! The very unfortunate downside was that I started with severe headaches, which literally crippled me. I went off the Breo, and the severe headaches stopped, but chesty issues have returned. My GP has now put me onto Symbicort to see how that goes. I'm so upset that the Breo didn't work out for me, as it is truly effective. Would highly recommend it (and hopefully no headaches for you)."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2018

"Referred to a lung specialist after a flu gave me a bad cough for over 5 months. Diagnosed with asthma. Received a sample of Breo 100. It definitely helped with the overabundance of mucus. But after a week, developed insomnia, just couldn't stay asleep. Felt that irritable, nervous feeling. I've decided to stop using the inhaler, now to wait for a good night's sleep."

• jus...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 20, 2019

"I was born with asthma and am now 38 years old. Through all the years leading up to 37, I've had every inhaled thing thrown my way with no positive result, ending with me using my rescue inhaler 2 to 3 times daily for years. Breo was introduced to me at 37 years, and I'm telling you this works for me! It was like a miracle. Never in my life would I have ever thought I could put down my inhaler for good! Thankful that someone out there found a medicine that works for me."

• Bek...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2018

"I've struggled with asthma since I was a teenager. I would go through my rescue inhalers like candy. I tried Advair and other maintenance inhalers and still always needed my rescue inhaler multiple times a day. My doc sent me to a new pulmonologist and he put me on Breo. For 25 years, I've had to use my rescue inhaler every single day. Since starting Breo, I have not had to take it one time, not once! I can breathe again! I'm so happy, and although I still carry my rescue inhaler 'just in case,' knowing that something finally worked for me and I'm able to not just breathe but take full, deep breaths, I seriously feel like I hit the jackpot with Breo. I'm beyond thankful!"

• Eny...
• July 6, 2016

"I was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma and prescribed Breo. My hands and feet got stiff. My breathing worsened so that I was gasping after walking from room to room. I had such severe deep muscle ache in the middle of the night that I found myself getting up and trying to stretch, especially my hip and shoulder joints. I'm not big on homeopathy, but I found an herbal remedy called Ridgecrest ClearLungs. Lots of rave reviews on Amazon. It's been two days since I stopped the Breo. My breathing is much better, and I have less generalized weakness and fatigue. (I thought I might have ALS, that's how awful I felt!) I'm taking the ClearLungs (can't hurt) and have stopped the Breo. Caffeine in coffee works for me."

• The...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 4, 2017

"I have suffered from asthma for over 20 years, almost died twice. I have been on all types of inhalers, yet nothing seemed to work. I finally was put on Dulera, which was better than other inhalers I have experienced, but it was too expensive. So I saw the commercial about Breo and told my doctor about it. My doctor checked the ingredients and found they were similar. So I have been on Breo for about 9 months now, and I finally see what it is to not have asthma. I have not had any asthma attacks since being on the medication. On top of that, I have seasonal asthma, and I have not had any flare-ups either. This inhaler saved my life, and I have not had any side effects! Truly amazing! The best out there!"

• Tir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2016

"Been on this inhaler for a month and a half. I'm on Ventolin as well. I have experienced stabbing chest pains in my heart, but at the moment, I was also on Prednisone 20 mg 3x a day, so I stopped the Breo for a couple of days and the chest pains stopped. It was too much steroids in my system. I had boils on my lips, acne on my face, a rash on my legs, breast, sore tongue, muscle cramps, and now, worst of all, neck pain so awful it hurts while sleeping. The good news is that it did help with my asthma. With one dose, my lungs immediately open up. I only needed it every two days. The pain in my neck feels like whiplash, I don't think I'm going to continue using it. The pain is too unbearable."

• Moa...
• April 2, 2019

"I'm 38 and was prescribed Breo about 6 months ago. At least 2 (probably 3) sinus infections and 2 bouts of flu (with fever) since I started the Breo 6 months ago. All of these have come with a cough that I never used to have with a cold or flu. I know this because coughing worsened my asthma. I was always grateful to be sick without a cough. Two bouts of losing my voice as well. I can't say for certain it was the Breo that caused this bad fall/winter. Maybe all this doctor’s office time getting my asthma in check was just hard on my immune system? Before the Breo, I was a '2 mild colds a year' guy, and something has definitely changed. The worst part? After about 4 months of not seeming to work, the last 6 to 8 weeks have been without most asthma symptoms. So it works, I think, but is the cure worth the other symptoms? Why treat asthma if you will just come down with pneumonia?"

• Bri...
• February 8, 2016

"I have been using Advair for 10 years, and my doctor decided to switch me up. I have been feeling weak, having headaches, dizzy, and like my vision is not tracking with my eyes. Also, I have been extremely sensitive to light ever since I started taking this. Called my doctor today and begged them to put me back on Advair."