Albuterol for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Ventolin HFA, Ventolin, ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, ProAir RespiClick Vospire ER
Albuterol has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 94 reviews for the treatment of Asthma, Maintenance. 18% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 70% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Albuterol
- Ace
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 17, 2020
ProAir HFA (albuterol) "I HATE the new inhaler. The canister is fine but the new outer part is HORRIBLE!!! It doesn’t let a full pump out & it gets clogged. It waste so much of the medicine & it is horrible."
- Heide...
- May 23, 2018
ProAir HFA (albuterol) "I love being awake for three days during allergy season because I can't breath. It's the best! Almost as great as the $60 I'll never see again for wasting on this placebo!"
Frequently asked questions
- Can you use an expired albuterol inhaler?
- Does either Ventolin or albuterol contain steroids?
- Does coffee help with asthma?
- What is albuterol sulfate and can I take it if I'm allergic to sulfa?
- Chris...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 13, 2019
ProAir HFA (albuterol) "With the ProAir HFA I have found after using this product, it runs out, when there should be 30-34 doses left."
- Anonymous
- July 3, 2011
Ventolin HFA (albuterol) "Best working inhaler I have found."
Are you taking this medicine?
- DTano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 25, 2020
"I have purchased 2 of these inhalers and they are rubbish. They will work for a couple weeks and then stop. Will never purchase again."
- Anonymous
- October 4, 2009
Proventil (albuterol) "If it weren't for this drug, I would not be alive. It has saved my life on numerous occasions of asthma attacks. I love it."
More FAQ
- How do you use the ProAir Digihaler?
- Emergency Treatment Plans for Allergic Reactions in Children
- The in's and out's of Proper Inhaler Use
- Anonymous
- March 3, 2012
Proventil HFA (albuterol) "Since I have been on Pro-Air I haven't been experiencing shortness of breath as much and it has helped my chronic bronchitis as well"
- Anonymous
- October 24, 2009
Ventolin HFA (albuterol) "Preferred to others."
- Babbu...
- February 14, 2016
ProAir HFA (albuterol) "After about 20 puffs, it clogs up. Useless after that."
- Dogma
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2020
"The Perrigo version of Proair HFA is clunky and not friendly to carry."
- Tookie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 23, 2020
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "I do not like anything about this new RespiClick and want to get the original inhaler back. It’s not easy to use and it does not last long at all."
- Amy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 16, 2020
"I got the Perrigo albuterol inhaler after using proair for many years. It does not seem to work at all on my asthma attacks, I feel like I get all of the side affects but no relief."
- Kayla...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 12, 2020
"Doesn’t help with my asthma . Worst tasting thing I’ve ever had. Every time I use it I want to throw up ! I do not recommend for anyone !"
- Joe
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 6, 2018
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "I’m so afraid of having an asthma attack with this inhaler because I don’t feel any benefit and that’s probably because nothing is coming out. This is crazy!"
- Clt...
- May 17, 2016
Ventolin (albuterol) "Helps control allergy related inflammation of my throat and related airway. Ventolin pump seems to work better than others in delivering medication deep into throat area."
- Mick...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 28, 2017
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "Does not open lungs and does not assist when needed."
- 7312
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 10, 2020
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "Just. Awful. Period. Return as soon as you can."
- Areda...
- September 7, 2009
Proventil (albuterol) "Works efficiently. I've experienced NO Side Effects. I can count on this medication to work when I need it."
- Jenbu...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 23, 2017
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "Not providing any relief at all."
- BeeRe...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 16, 2020
Ventolin HFA (albuterol) "Ventolin has always worked like a charm for my issue. Helps my breathing improve fairly quickly, I highly recommend it. Sometimes you can get dizzy but it does not last very long."
- Anna
- November 10, 2018
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "This pump is a joke I just sprung $52 out of pocket on this and was so disappointed! DON'T BUY THIS"
- Glory
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 26, 2018
ProAir RespiClick (albuterol) "Crummy product. DOES NOT WORK"
- Poor...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 25, 2018
Proventil HFA (albuterol) "I bought a very good scale and measured the canister before and after dosages. The weights varied by 40%."
- Hammer
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 6, 2022
ProAir HFA (albuterol) "Too weak of a puff comes out . With regular ventolin it has pressure to force its way into the lungs . .most other inhalers are junk .IMO"
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"Horrible inhaler, very little medication dispensed when needed, plugs up all the time, feel like a fish out of water!"