Formoterol / mometasone and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• Sus...
• May 13, 2017

For Asthma "I took Dulera 200 for about 3 months. After a month, I experienced heart palpitations (heart rate from 80 to 188 in seconds). At first, it would only last 2-3 minutes. Then, palpitations lasted over an hour, then two hours. Ended up in the ER four times, twice to receive an IV drug to reset and slow my heartbeat. The cardiologist at the hospital put me on Diltiazem to control my heart rate. It lowered blood pressure (was already good), but did not stop heart palpitations. Began having breathing problems, and the doctor increased the Diltiazem dosage. Experienced worse breathing issues and loss of bladder control. Finally realized the Diltiazem caused breathing problems and Dulera was causing the racing heart palpitations. Nightmare!"

• ikr...
• June 18, 2013

For Asthma, Maintenance "I've been asthmatic for the past 5 years. During the last 6 months or so, my asthma has really gotten out of control, to the point where I was borderline abusing my rescue inhaler, an average of 6 times per day. I recently started working out again, and within 20 minutes of light to moderate power walking on the treadmill, I would have to rush back to the car, overwhelmed with wheezing, a tight sensation in my chest, my head pounding, struggling to take a breath, gasping for air. I finally had enough and decided to be proactive and see an allergist! He checked my vital signs and realized that I had lingering wheeze and gave me a sample of Dulera, two puffs daily. This is a miracle!"

• Kat...
• September 14, 2016

For Asthma "Had infrequent asthma all my life (I am 63), but never had to use an inhaler regularly. After a cold turned into pneumonia plus a sinus infection, my doc said to use my ProAir HFA inhaler more often. But serious asthma had set in, and I wasn't getting relief. Burning sensation in lungs, difficulty breathing, no energy, was not resting well...you guys know the drill. After two puffs of Dulera, the burning sensation was reduced, lungs felt more relaxed, and I could breathe more deeply. I slept better last night and awoke feeling rested...wow! After two puffs this morning (at 5:30 a.m.), I felt the burning completely subside. Feel so much better. Even sinus pressure reduced. Looking forward to feeling good again. Hope is in sight."

• Ast...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2016

For Asthma "I just took the first puff, 15 minutes ago. I don't want to chant victory, but I am breathing much better! One thing I need to tell anyone who's using asthma inhalers is that after using it, you always have to rinse your mouth to avoid oral thrush. I got this medicine from a pulmonologist I was referred to after I couldn't control my asthma and went into acute bronchitis three months in a row. Ten more minutes passed, and I'm actually breathing! No shakes, no fainting, no shortness of breath... I feel like I'm calming down. The one thing I'm always afraid of is corticosteroids because of their side effects, but if I can feel this well, I will try to watch my weight and take more calcium for osteoporosis. OMG! I feel so good!"

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

For Asthma, Maintenance "My child was put on Dulera, his asthma has been a struggle to control for years. After 2 weeks, he gained 8 pounds, and his chest is so congested, I had him checked for pneumonia. His asthma has been worse than ever. He has wheezing worse than ever before. It sounds like an accordion when he breathes. We had him switched to a higher dose of his last medication, and he has been using nebulizer treatments to undo whatever the Dulera did. I'm not sure how long it will take for him to bounce back from the weight gain."

• fri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2017

For Asthma "Took this 2x and developed wheezing, coughing, and flu-like symptoms with a fever. Had to use a rescue inhaler just to get my lungs open. Will not be using again, definitely not worth the side effects."