Asthma - Acute Questions

Prednisone vs Prednisolone - What's the difference?

ProAir Digihaler vs Respiclick, what's the difference?

How do you use the ProAir Digihaler?

I recently have failed a drug test for methamphetamines. What could have made a false positive?

I have been taking drug tests for 4 years now and I have never failed for methamphetamine. I take Suboxone 12mg/day, Adderall 20mg 2xday, albuterol aerosol as needed, albuterol sulfate as needed, Advair 500mg 2xday. I also take mini thins (over the counter), Robitussin, 5hr energy. I dont... read more

I have received three defective canisters of ProAir HFA?

... that stopped propelling far before the canisters were empty. My pharmacy referred me to the lab that made them, and the lab said that they had a "lot of complaints recently" and had Teva's number at his fingertips... Upon calling Teva, I ended up with a recording requiring me to... read more

Albuterol vs Atrovent inhalers?

recently got diagnosed with allergy induced asthma. the doc gave me both for some reason, stated to take the Atrovent first then if needed the albuterol . i was fine with the idea until the pharmacy tech was explaining the side effects which stated the albuterol can increase heart rate... then... read more

Should I take Repatha given the side effects?

I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more

Drugs and their uses,what does hydrocortisone injection does to the human system?

Hydrocortisone and allergic reactions?

My daughter has been showing allergic reactions to her hydrocortisone for 2 years. Bad headaches & itching eyes upon taking a tablet. She has hypopituritsm. Her doctor put her on prednisone which does not seem to be working. We cannot find anything in all brand ingredients which it could be.... read more

Levofloxacin for COPD and its conflict with theophylline?

My dad is 80 years old and he is a COPD patient. He has been diagnosed with sepsis and has been taking levofloxacin for 5 days now. Apart from having depression after the drug and dizziness he has a problem with excess mucus in his throat. He tries to cough to clear his throat with no success,... read more

What important information you can give to a patient taking prednisolone?

Prednisolone tablet is being gakennby many and most are not given with clear imfomation