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I was recently diagnosed with Asthma. A big surprise since I have NEVER had breathing problems before. They say that it may be allergy triggered. I wonder if it has to do with the fact that I had walking pneumonia the first of the year. That's when the problem started. They have me using the Advair disc, inhaler and a nebulizer. I was amazed. I could actually SLEEP again! Then, after I had been us...

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My biggest problem with this medication is that if I use it as prescribed, I end up with the flu symptoms but it isn't as bad as asmanex because I can take it only one puff at a time which works okay. I have allergies and it helps contain them but it makes my feet hurt terribly. I guess that's musculoskeletal pain. I can't take it too many days in a row but when I do take it, it is effective. I gu...

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/29/2023
Condition: Controller Medication for Asthma
Overall rating 2.3
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Developed serious breathing issues, shortness of breath with minimal exertion. This required a visit to a pulmonologist, who then referred me to a cardiologist. All testing from both came back normal. Other side effects have been muscle weakness and aching joints, hair loss and vision deterioration. I have stopped my Advair inhaler.

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Amber | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/1/2023
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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I am a 29 year old female who has had severe asthma my entire life. I have singulair, Claritin, an albuterol inhaler, and an albuterol nebulizer. Since I was about 4 I have used my inhaler every single day, multiple times a day. I usually get a respiratory infection in the spring AND in the fall and end up with prednisone as well. I was finally approved for advair and today is day NINE without my inhaler. I have NEVER gone this long without it! I don’t even worry about if my inhaler is by my side anymore because I can breathe so well. I’m aware I may still have triggers on occasion, but so far this has been a literal life-saving miracle.Read More Read Less

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harrietwingeryahoo.com | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2016
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.0
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I'm an older female who just got diagnosed with asthma. My Dr. put me onan Advair inhaler. It appeared to help with shortness of breath, but I did not like the horseness and inability to speak. I also had an irritated throat. I took myself off of this drug and after 3 days, I still have those side effects. When will they go away? My asthma is now under control.

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kimikstenglescheid | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2014
Condition: Late Onset Asthma
Overall rating 4.3
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I have asthma and got a bad flu this winter. After 6 weeks the coughing wouldn't stop and I had gone through a rescue inhaler in less than 30 days. The doctor gave me a 2 week sample of Advair to see if it helped and I was amazed at the results. After 1 day there was no more coughing and I only used the rescue inhaler once. However the second week has come with awful headache that never really goes away. I have literally had a headache for one week and no matter what I take for it its still there. I don't know why it didn't occur to me that it could be the Advair. The inhaler is now empty and I'm hoping the headache goes away. If it doesn't I will be going to my doctor for the headache and an Advair prescription! besideB the possible headache side affect Advair worked great.Read More Read Less

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breathless | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/4/2013
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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I saw a pulmonologist re: shortness of breath. He diagnosed asthma and gave me the advair canister to use. It immediately made my voice hoarse and scratchy ( I am an attorney and need a voice). Then I woke up with muscle aches. Then I began coughing all night and a lot of the day. I could breath easier but the side effects caused me to quit using it. Also got migraines. Tried symbicort and lost the vision in my left eye for 15 minutes Scary!

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fada | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/1/2013
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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Golfdeal | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2012
Condition: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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Better breathing

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Older One | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/16/2012
Condition: Emphysema
Overall rating 1.7
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Several times immediately after taking the drug I was forced to use a rescue inhaler in order to breathe. Also, I think the drug affects the heart pulse rate (pulse will vary between 40 and 90 BPM within a short period of time - aproximately one minute).

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/1/2012
Condition: Emphysema
Overall rating 2.7
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Caused vision problems. Had to quit taking this med.

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J. | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/6/2011
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.0
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From day 1, I had severe headaches. Especially after taking Advair before I went to bed, I would wake up with a really bad headache. Also started having bad muscle cramps in my feet and hands. Which is why my doctor took my off of Symbicort. Symbicort was about the same, worked great but had constant muscle cramps. I took myself off it, and those symptoms stopped. My back isn't hurting anymore either.

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buzza | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/27/2011
Condition: Allergic Asthma
Overall rating 3.0
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uncertain, as use has just begun.

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natvewmn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/20/2011
Condition: COPD with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 1.7
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it first worked ,,but my throat started to swell after 3 days,,and it was very gradual ,,and after the 4th day my tongue swelled as well as my epiglotis muscle( part that hangs in back of throat like a pendulum) so i quit using it,,,u must b careful its not subtle at well,,,,,,,b watchful if u r asked to use it

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4/6/2011
Condition: Emphysema
Overall rating 1.7
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I find it difficult to use an inhaler...always worried the medication doesn't get where it's supposed to..sometimes lands on tongue and reluctant to repeat....

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bonbit43 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/6/2011
Condition: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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I have asthma and copd this drug really help both for me. Yes i had headaches and voice box problem but not so much now that i have been on it for ayear or more i can go swimming and walking now

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Kitty | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/5/2010
Condition: Allergic Asthma
Overall rating 4.3
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I've always had allergies but as I became a senior (over60)I began having a problem smoothering and could not understand why. My doctor said I had developed asthma because of my allergies. She decided to prescribe advair and in the beginning prescribed the 250/50 twice a day for about 2 months and when my lungs cleared and my breathing improved she decided to prescribe the 100/50 twice a day. After about 2 months I now only use the 100/50 once a day, at night before I go to bed, and I now use my emergency inhaler only occasionally. I don't seem to have any side affects but sometimes I worry about the steriods and the dry powder going into my lungs. I'm not sure what the long term affects are as I've only been using Advair for about 3 years. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/11/2010
Condition: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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works better than any other treatment i have tried.

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lu | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/7/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Works well for me but i have terrible leg cramps..

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/28/2010
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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I wonder how long you should use the same inhaler?

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Lovean | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/5/2010
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 2.7
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This medicine did help my breathing but it sent my blood pressure thru the roof. That makes this asthma situation a double edge sword... do you die because you can't breathe or because of a stroke? Either way, I am unable to carry out normal everyday duties nor am I able to carry on a normal life. Other side effects are weight gain, irritability, sudden bouts of crying and general malaise.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/5/2010
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.7
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I had problems with oral irritation from the diskus dispite agressive rinsing and gargling after use to the point that our diet was going change. Also, the dry powder irritated my vocal cords, which is bad for singers. I love the Hfa version and highly recommend it. My only complaint is that you have to take two puffs instead of one.

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