I have moderate asthma and control it with Singulair (allergies & asthma), and Advair inhaled medication. My doctor recently prescribed me BREO instead of Advair and will soon be switching. I am wondering if anyone else has experiences A) with BREO B) with advair and/or BREO and if theyve ever switched between the two C) uses any of these medications for asthma (vs COPD).
Advair vs Breo?
Question posted by Bdawson89 on 12 May 2015
Last updated on 9 November 2018 by hadj
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7 Answers
hadj
9 Nov 2018
II also has a moderate asthma, and my doctor switch from advair to Brio.
After using Brio for 3 months I didn't find no help at all and my asthma worsened .
I stop taking Brio and I am going back to my doctor, to ask her, back to Advair.
teresa57
31 May 2018
Yes I was prescribed Breo, I took it at night and started having muscle cramps right away. So I switched taking it doing the day, it did okay for a couple of day. Then the cramping came back. So I called doctor to let them know. So not sure what will be next or what it will do. I also take albuterol, and I have no problems at all.
Newyorkgal35
16 June 2017
I had been usin Advair 250 than was switched to try Breo didn't help went back on Advair 500 and Spiriva good combination. Most of the time it keeps things in check. I am doing much better on them.
Careluv
16 June 2017
I don't know much about either medications but my Dad was on Advair for a long time for Asthma and COPD and it seemed to help him pretty well but his insurance didn't cover it so he switched to Breo and it wasn't working good for him and then 3 weeks later he died... I wouldn't use the Breo!
Trusha
10 March 2017
I was on Breo 200, 1 puff in the morning. Though long-lasting, my peak flow next morning wasn't good. I switched to Breo 100, 1 puff morning and evening, improvement in peak flow. Side effect: hoarseness. Switched to Advair 250 1 puff x2. Switched to Advair 500 1 puff x2. Not so good. Now Breo 100 at night, Advair 500 am. Better sleep! I walk 4 - 5 hrs / week.
Wellscom
9 Jan 2017
I have been on advair for 25 years. But still would occasionally have asthma attacks. One year ago my doctor switched me to breo- i notice improvement in my lung activity- after one year- i went back to advair( one month ago) and i am struggling- i will be going back to breo next month
kaismama
12 May 2015
From the top of the web site, mybreo.com--IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BREO ELLIPTA is only approved for use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). BREO is NOT approved for use in asthma. People with asthma who take long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicines, such as vilanterol (one of the medicines in BREO), have an increased risk of death from asthma problems. It is not known if LABA medicines increase the risk of death in people with COPD.
egalo
7 May 2018
The statement about Breo not being recommended for Asthma has changed. I'm currently trying Breo after being on Advair since 2011. The jury is still out, I'm not really sure... I'm also dealing with some kind of lung infection which is complicating the comparison. Will comment when I get through all this. I am concerned, however, that access would be restricted to Advair because not everyone benefits from the same meds!
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