Roflumilast for COPD User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Daliresp
Roflumilast has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 45 reviews for the treatment of COPD. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Roflumilast
- Kathy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 3, 2018
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I started Daliresp 6 weeks ago when I had my first bronchitis inflammation. Still have the wheezing but am breathing better, using nebulizer less often, still on 5 mg. prednisone. Bowel issues are my main concern, chug pepto bismol to no avail and did vomit once. This drug is supposed to reduce bronchial flareups so I'll stick with it. Do not wish to stay in the hospital again."
- Siste...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 4, 2020
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Been on Daliresp 500 mcg for about a week. I have to agree with the majority of reviews - this med will give you stomach pain, but if it keeps me from having an exacerbation of COPD, I'll continue it! For stomach pain, I tried soda crackers and Ginger ale, but the only thing that helped is "Gin Gins" which are a ginger "candy" which is great for stomach pain/upset."
- Miss...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 12, 2022
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I've been on Daliresp for 2 weeks now. I've had back to back Flare-up for the last year. The last one put me in the bed for 16 days. My Pulmonarist retired and I went to a new Pulmonarist for the 1st time. He described Daliresp as a miracle drug for COPD. He started me on it. I've seen improvement in 14 days. The only side effect I've had is nausea and a slight headache in the morning. I started taking it at bedtime and the nausea stopped. A couple of Tylenol stops the headache in the morning. I can already see improvement in my breathing. God sent me a miracle! I really thought during this last Flare-up I was going to die. I could stand to loss some weight. I am 30 lbs over weight starting out so I don't forsee being a problem. I go to 500mg after the 1st 30 days. I am thrilled about Daliresp."
- Miss...
- December 12, 2015
"Roflumilast had completely turned my life around, from being on oxygen therapy and having frequent exacerbations, my breathing has improved so much, that I no longer need oxygen or inhalers and haven't had to take steroids or antibiotic for over a year now. I feel sorry for anyone that experiences side effects that makes them stop taking it. In my opinion it is a life saver and the quality of my life has improved greatly, luckily with no side effects. Everything is good. If you can - persevere with it. The side effects will lessen as your body adapts."
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- Start...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 9, 2022
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Reading reviews of people starting with 500mg and getting really sick should talk to their doctor. Mine started me with half dose of 250mg for a week then up to 250mg for 3 weeks before I went to the 500mg maintenance dose. Just a few side effects like diarrhea that really isn’t that bad. Just an idea ."
- dan
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 9, 2014
"Daliresp has been a game changer for me. My COPD symptoms have been substantially reduced as I became quite winded after a short walk of 100-125 feet. Now after about four months on this medicine my shortness of breath has been reduced and is sometimes non-existent. During the four months I had to deal with severe bouts of insomnia. This was solved by taking 1/2 pill per day. I notice no difference in symptoms between one or 1/2 pill."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 19, 2021
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I've been on Daliresp 500mcg for 3 days, my breathing was clear & good until I took my 1st dose of this medication, my breathing went plum out & had to put oxygen on, inhalers and Nebulizer treatments wasn't helping, ended up in the ER' the ER doctor run lots of test cause of my COPD, & he told me to stop the Daliresp I was having a allergic reaction to it, & to see my Lung Dr ASAP.."
- Bea
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 19, 2019
"I started roflumilast a month ago & for the first few days I was thrilled at how better my breathing was (I have COPD). I was started on half a tablet daily to increase after a week to taking 1/2 a tablet twice day to minimize the side effects I had read about. I’ve lost 6kg in a month and have frequent mild headaches . I have been a bit breathless the last few weeks but possibly because my usual inhalers were not prescribed. I suspect this drug works better for patients with severe COPD rather than mild COPD, I hope with my inhalers being re-prescribed, I will be able to rate this drug as a 10"
- paul
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 7, 2023
"I started taking Roflumilast in August of 2022 after experiencing several severe bouts of exacerbations and bronchitis, one of which required hospitalization. I also use Flovent and albuterol inhalers occasionally, as well as Anoro on a daily basis. I have been using Roflumilast for almost a year. I am in my early seventies, retired from being a steelworker, and am a smoker. Pros: Roflumilast has practically eliminated my constant bronchitis and reduced the frequency of catching colds and the flu. I have been able to return to nearly normal activities. Cons: I experienced loose bowel movements for the first month, but they eventually subsided. I also lost around twenty pounds. Roflumilast affects my muscle aches, pains, and strength. I sometimes experience occasional severe muscle spasms and cramping. Additionally, I have occasional sleep problems and insomnia, as well as a loss of appetite. There is also some mild depression, which may be related to both age and the medication. These side effects come and go, with good and bad days that can sometimes last for a week. Roflumilast is expensive without insurance. Despite these side effects, the benefits of Roflumilast outweigh them. However, there are days when I feel like discontinuing its use. I hope this information helps you make a decision."
- Liz
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 17, 2023
"The first couple weeks, I had no problem, but it’s made my chronic insomnia worse. I’m typing this at 1:06 AM and I can’t sleep before that. I was sleeping 3 to 4 hours before taking this medication. I was sleeping through the night, so it’s affecting me. So, my doctor's taking me off of it because I cannot sleep, but it does work on the lungs."
- Billyjw
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 20, 2017
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I have severe COPD I cannot walk around. I was coughing up lungers daily but for last 2 years with this, I have had maybe 2 or 3 times. Life saver."
- Anonymous
- November 2, 2011
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Have been on Daliresp for one month now, no problems and seems to help. Can feel a difference in my shortness of breath. So far so good."
- Hacko
- October 20, 2011
Daliresp (roflumilast) "No side effects at all."
- 63ano
- July 17, 2014
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Made huge difference in breathing and lessened exacerbations!"
- Spark...
- September 5, 2016
Daliresp (roflumilast) "This drug has worked wonders for me. Its too bad we can't afford it"
- JO...
- April 25, 2013
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I started it 3 days ago. I felt better on the 2nd day."
- fersam
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2018
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I have been on Daliresp for five days and noticed great improvement. I wish I started earlier."
- Anonymous
- March 11, 2012
Daliresp (roflumilast) "My husband learned about Daliresp 50mcg after being in ICU for a month...Breathing has improved a great deal."
- Tammy...
- July 31, 2017
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Daliresp did cause me nausea and diarrhea, but... Doctor prescribed Zofran for the nausea and Zofran causes constipation. Problem solved."
- Booties
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 26, 2019
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Daliresp side effects are that I Have very bad anxiety, and am hot and cold"
- Lpit
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 16, 2017
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Breathing great, diarrhea not so great. Not worth it."
- Lisa
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 7, 2020
Daliresp (roflumilast) "Daliresp has been a life saver for me. I have less cough, feel so much better all around. No excerbations. Its the best. So glad my insurance pays for it."
- Suzie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 30, 2020
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I have been on the Daliresp medicine for COPD for a month sorry to say it has not helped me at all ! Very disappointed was really hoping it would work."
- Huckl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 8, 2021
Daliresp (roflumilast) "I was on it 6 days. Could not get a breath by day 6. My side effects are nausea, diarrhea, severe dizziness. I put it on on allergic list now at my pharmacy"
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Daliresp (roflumilast) "I have been using Daliresp for 1 week now. It appears to have improved my breathing but I have several of the side-effects. Now I'm having problems with diarrhea, anxiety and trouble sleeping. I've got a call into my doctor now to see if the side-effects will go away. If they don't I'll have to go back to Advair."