Xolair for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 2)

• Kingb...
• December 30, 2015

"Got sick (flu) or so I thought. I went to work. Went home, next morning could barely walk. I went to urgent care got a wheelchair. Doc said I had bad asthma attack. Admitted me in hospital for a while. Seen a pulmonologist, who suggested I try Xolair. That was over 2 years ago, it changed my life. I get shots every 2 weeks.."

• Hallu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2015

"As my Conditions are unstable an rare..Professor's have never seen anything like me..Episode's started early January 2013 in serious effects leading me in to icu in September 2013..Since then l've had every test under the sun and they are still no closer to finding out why l have theses episodes..So they decided to put me on the Xolair Injection but they said, "this may not work " its trial and error with you..So l'm due for my 3rd injection on the 8th October. .l have to stay at the Hospital up to 3 hrs per injection. .l've had episodes on this injection. .l don't like the side affects so this will be my last injection. ."

• Jon
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 11, 2020

"Xolair has been a lifesaver. I’ve gone from an average of a week long hospital stay every other month and near constant use of prednisone to no asthma attacks, no use of rescue inhalers and no hospital stays! I’ve had zero side effects. Xolair is a miracle drug. I take 375 mg every two weeks. With my insurance it costs $30."

• Bianca
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

"So far I have had two shots of xolair. I will say my breathing is somewhat better I'm not using my rescue inhaler as often as I have been. I'm able to do things that I hadn't been able to do for a long time due to my asthma. I have noticed I am experiencing more headaches than normal my vision is blurry. My blood pressure has gone up and my legs ache and cramp. I have mentioned this to my nurse practitioner. I was told let's keep an eye on it that's kind of odd so now I'm at the point where I don't even want to take the shot anymore due to all the side effects."

• Awesome...
• September 4, 2010

"I've been on Xolair for 4 months, 2 shots 1 time a month and now as I approach my 5 month. Doctor is talking about decreasing my Advair. I currently take 500 of Advair and have not had to use my rescue inhaler in a very long time. I was diagnosed with COPD about 6 years ago, but my symptoms have totally reversed themselves and I am doing very well. The Doctor tells me that I may only get down to 100 of Advair but I think my asthma is doing great. Xolair is a great medicine."

• Enrique...
• November 14, 2015

"Hello. I've had asthma since childhood 57 years old my asthma attacks were so bad tried everything. My allergist suggested xolair. My asthma is under control. I feel great regular injections twice a week. I thank my Dr and xolair if your asthma is bad give a try. God bless"

• Davie...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2017

"I developed allergies in my 30s and then asthma. Within 5 years the asthma and allergies became severe, having anaphylaxis and systemic reactions to medicines and foods, while inhalents caused severe asthma reactions. I saw 6. Allergy specialists and I was told there wasn't anything else they could do. I had an anaphylactic reaction to both allergy skin testing and an allergy immunolytics therapy injection. Finally in 2008 an allergist recommended xolair. After 4 months I noticed the seasonal allergies and number of asthma issues decreased. I haven't had an anaphylactic reaction since 2010. I now just take Allegra daily and live a regular life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2012

"This medication given bi-weekly, 3 injections each visit (150mg), has been life-changing. Having been in an induced coma to save my life, followed by a trachyotomy, and in & out of hospital many times last year, I needed this. I went from a lung rating of 8/10 (serious) to 0,8 in 4 visits. My lungs have vastly improved, and my Prednisolone (steroid) is stabilized. Fortunately I qualify forr funding as a government patient. I only had one reaction - with the very first dose - a rash. Now I take an anti-histamine before I leave home for the injections."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2010

"I've been taking the shots for 6 months now and have only had 2 episodes of mild asthma. Before the shots, I had severe asthma for 27 years and was on steroids for 27 years. Needless to say, my bones have suffered the consequence of steroids. I wish this drug wasn't so expensive. It saves lives. It changes lives but most people can't afford it! Including myself. I was completely disabled from asthma, but medicaid approved this drug for me for 6 months. I has made an amazing difference."

• WeNdElL
• May 14, 2011

"I have been on Xolair since June 2009, and I can somewhat tell a difference. I don't use my rescue inhaler as much as I used to, and I don't get bronchitis as much. My maintenance medicines have not changed at all over the last few years. Still on the same doses and medicines. I have been using A LOT more of Prednisone though."

• JFano
• May 7, 2018

"I have had a very positive response from these injections. I've just started my 7 th month. From constantly taking Ventolin, being breathless , coughing and unable to exercise, I am now back to normal, no Ventolin used in the last 7 months, where I use to use 5 to 7 Ventolin scripts a month. Feeling great"

• FCHeb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2017

"I have just received my 4th Xolair shot. I get them every two weeks. While I do think the shot is making a difference I am also discovering I am having some common side affects. Apparently I am getting dehydrated and have some dizziness. Anyone else have side effects and how long did they last? I was so concerned with the possibility of an anaphylactic reaction I did not catch that I was experiencing common side effects."

• Harley...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2017

"I have had asthma all my life. As I got older it has worsened. I was continuously on steroids. I'm 1 1/2 years post op of my Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) procedures. I receive Xolair once a month. To be honest it was the best decision I've made. My asthma has remarkably improved and I'm living a life I thought I'd never have. I went dancing and I actually stayed up on the dance floor waiting for the next song. I'm able to go motorcycling and not worry how long I can stay out if I'm going to get winded, where I'm in need of a nebulizer treatment. I'm fully aware I still have asthma, where I go my rescue inhalers and my EpiPen go with me. I'm now enjoying my life thanks to BT and XOLAIR."

• Tulsi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2019

"Xolair was prescribed to treat my severe asthma and chronic urticarias, but after my first shot I had an anaphylactic reaction. They brought me to the emergency room and was was able to go back home 5 hours later, but unfortunately I had another delayed anaphylactic reaction and had to stay in the hospital for 3 days and during this time I had 4 more episodes. I was excited about Xolair because I read so many positive reviews and my doctors also told me that was going to help me a lot. But didn’t work for me."

• Grate...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2018

"My experience with Xolair was life changing. I struggled with chronic asthma and allergies my whole childhood and teen years. My allergist prescribed this shot to me, so I could eventually be healthy enough to receive allergy shots. I started Xolair at age 13 and received my last dose of it when I was 16. Xolair was worth the pain, time and money. The serum is extremely thick and I received 3 shots of it every 2 weeks, but nothing compares to the quality of life I have now. I recommend this drug to anyone who has exhausted all options, who has maxed out on maintenance medication, who frequently finds themselves on Prednisone and antibiotics for the common cold, and can't remain healthy enough to receive allergy shots."

• lmora...
• November 23, 2009

"My son's life is a lot better now that he is receiving this treatment. Why is this medication so expensive? We are on a scholarship through a hospital. My son started treatment in FEB 2009 and his absent rate has gone down. We were in the emergency room too many times. The schools in LA County were going to call the D.A. even, with legal doctor's notes. This medication has helped us that my son went from a "D " to an "A " and honor roll!"

• Hnb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2016

"Awful...was on it for 3 months made my asthma worse...I think if your ige levels are lower than 700 than maybe it could work, but for me mine were so high it didnt. Luckily I didn't have enough to pay buy it cost 10k a mo and I had to spend every other week at the dr"

• pbano
• November 19, 2019

"I have been taking the Xolair shots for 4 months now and I have really bad leg pain and feet hurts headaches and dizziness. When I said something to my DR about it he said I must have hurt myself no side effects of the shots. I'm tired all the time. It really has helped me but I'm tired of the side effects."

• HonestC
• June 12, 2018

"Highly recommend Xolair. Was in the clinical trials for Xolair well over 10 years ago. Before Xolair, I was a severe asthmatic who could be found in the hospital almost monthly due to allergic asthma. I received 2 injections every 2 weeks . . . until I became allergic to it. The company requested - and received - my DNA in order to help them understand why I became allergic, and to help others in the future. Xolair was a miracle drug for me - and still is. We don't know why but it seems to have had a residual effect of some sort with me. A year after stopping the injections I was stung 2-3 times by yellow jackets. I would have immediately gone into anaphylaxis without the residual effect of the Xolair. Instead, I drove myself to the ER (Epi-Pen ready to use) without any problems. There was a "typical" reaction of swelling and pain around the site of the stings with no other reactions."

• Olivia
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2018

"At first I was a little nervous to get Xolair, after reading a lot of info online. Let me tell you, starting the injections were the BEST decision! I was at the point that I stopped going out with my friends or doing anything at all, because my asthma drained me and I was always scared of going into an asthma attack. After starting the injections I feel like I’m able to do breathe so much better and barely ever have attacks! I think I’ve bad 1 since I started getting the injections.... My asthma is sometimes bothered but nothing like it was before. Thank god for Xolair!"

• 70inFL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2017

"At the age of 67 I developed allergic asthma after moving to SW Florida. I've had chronic sinusitis for years but controlled it with O/C medications. The multiple asthma attacks (with lack of breath) were daily. I had to use inhalers and a nebulizer. After 2 years of trying different medications the Allergist said "we're going to try Xolair." Used it for 6 months and no change. Have now been changed to Nucala. Too early to tell its effects. An inhaler called QVAR seems to be keeping me in good health until the Nucala does its job."

• Neicie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2017

"I have been on this drug for 6 months and I must be in that % that is doesn't work well for. I honestly feel like a guinea pig and I am going to stop taking this medicine. For all who take it and it work, I am happy for you."

• darth...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 26, 2018

"Why Darthvader as a name? After my consultant tried for 6 years to get this drug, the hospital was my 2nd home and every day a mask was always around my mouth (aged 54). The trust would not pay for it despite it as was the result of me having the dreaded MRSA !! (no I didn't sue) I had to give up my business, so I moved once again ending up in another hospital. Eventually they asked if I had tried xolair?? NEVER LOOKED BACK and if I am on holiday for over limit I pay over £200 to fly back for injection.THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK"

• Mr C
• May 19, 2020

"Severe asthma, was previously on Nucala. It didn't help that much. Regular bouts of bronchitis, and other chest infections. Ok, 8 days ago I received 300 mg of Xolair. Shortly after the injections, I could feel my chest starting to loosen up. The next 7 days I could breathe pretty easily, only using my nebulizer every other day. Now for the side effects I have experienced this so far.... (Drum roll) nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, leg cramps, sore muscles, and extreme fatigue. The fatigue is fading, but everything else is still here. I added Alka Seltzer chewables, to my daily regime and I do not eat that much now (not a bad thing for me). I'm 39 yrs old. I'm trying to get my quality of life back. While I can breathe now, and breathe well, now I must figure out a plan to deal with the side effects.Does it work for my asthma, Yes! Do the side effects negate the ease of being able to breathe? That is TBD."

• Krys
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 22, 2020

"I started Xolair to treat CIU (chronic idiopathic uticaria) and have always has asthma. It took about 2 injections before I started to see a difference. Now I’m basically hive free for 3 weeks out of the month. It starts to come back when I’m due for my next shot then goes away after a few days. My breathing is so much better. My side effects were pretty severe anxiety but hydroxizine helped with that, some leg cramps and joint pain but I am so thankful and happy I can live a normal life now! Thank you Xolair!"