Alvesco User Reviews & Ratings

• Eli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2019

For Asthma "After using Seretide for approximately 20 years and gradually getting more severe symptoms, I have to say Alvesco has been amazing. I haven't had an attack since I commenced using it approximately 6 months ago, and I haven't had a chest infection either. I have mild bronchiectasis and was taking antibiotics for an infection once per month. I haven't needed the meds either. Cannot rate this highly enough! One puffer seems to last 4 months, so I think the extra cost is worth it."

• Che...
• March 12, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "Although my insurance does not consider this a 'preferred' medication and, therefore, I need to take on more of the cost, it is well worth the money. You cannot put a price on feeling healthy and being able to breathe on a daily basis. This medication is a Godsend. If you are not satisfied with your breathing, I would definitely recommend you speak with your doctor about this inhaler. The bonus is you only have to remember to take it two times a day, morning and evening."

• MVE...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I’ve been using a different steroid inhaler for several years. My doctor changed my prescription to Alvesco. Even after the first use, I noticed a difference in my asthma. I’ve had zero side effects, and I’ve been using it for approximately a year."

• She...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 25, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I've been on Alvesco longer than any of the many other steroid inhalers that I've used. In all the years that I've been using it, I've never developed a thrush infection. All the others that I've ever used, I would develop thrush fairly regularly. Even at the dose of 2 puffs twice daily, I've only developed thrush once with Alvesco. And as a maintenance med, it's worked great for me!"

• Che...
• November 20, 2017

For Asthma, Maintenance "Got a sample from my doctor when diagnosed with asthma. Side note: I have depression and take Lexapro. Day one... felt depressed. Day two... more depressed. Day three... super depressed. Immediately stopped taking Alvesco, but it took a couple of days to shake it off. In my opinion, be careful with this one if you have depression!!!"

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "I'm 50 years old, female, live in Brazil, and I've been using Alvesco since the asthma diagnosis in March 2014. It's controlled now, but I can't stop using it. I use 160 mg every morning, and since I don't stop Alvesco, I'm asthma-free. The only side effect I notice is my voice, a little lower than it used to be. But I want to learn to live without medication!"

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Effective medication, but has terrible side effects. Despite rinsing my mouth out, I’ve had the most awful sore throat and jaw pain (hard to open mouth). Also, I’ve felt so lethargic and depressed. Very strange given my perky nature. It’s an okay medication to take short term, but I will not be taking it for months at a time like my doctor suggested."

• Dec...
• August 26, 2015

For Asthma "This is the best preventer I've taken in thirty years of suffering from asthma. I've had no attacks at all since starting it three months ago and minimal side effects. Hoarseness was always a huge problem for me with other inhaled steroids, so much so that I frequently stopped taking them and instead relied on relievers to treat my allergic and exercise-induced asthma until my attacks became so frequent that I had no choice but to go back onto steroid inhalers. However, Alvesco produces only minimal hoarseness, and despite being expensive (apparently, living in Scotland, I get free prescriptions :-)), I'd recommend strongly to other sufferers who've had problems with steroid-induced hoarseness."

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "My 3-yr-old had severe, rare behavioral side effects to all the other asthma controller meds; they changed him from a shy, sweet boy into an angry and aggressive one. With Alvesco, he is a lot more himself and only slightly angrier and energetic. I recommend trying this medicine to see if it works better for you, too. It has kept our child out of the hospital, and we are thankful for that."

• the...
• June 25, 2011

For Asthma "The best asthma medicine I have ever used (and I've used literally every one available). The side effects (slight light-headedness, mouth irritation) just went away within the first few days, apart from some sore muscles in the chest. All the dizziness, general muscle pain, and slight fever I had on Pulmicort simply vanished, which is very nice. Moreover, my cough and mucus production has clearly gone down compared to Pulmicort."

• OLO...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 21, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have been on Alvesco, 80 mg, for a little over 2 years. I was forced to leave Qvar due to insurance coverage and a limited formulary. I loved Qvar except the thrush. Now, no thrush and great treatment for my moderate asthma. I am 60 years old and started on steroids way back with Azmacort (as a kid, they gave us Prednisone - with many side effects). I'd recommend Alvesco above other oral steroids, although I'm sure everyone's bodies will react differently. I've had no side effects that I know of. Currently, due to spring allergies, I am going to try the 160 mg version of Alvesco."

• Ast...
• October 18, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "My son started this at 20 months old. It kept his asthma completely under control all winter (virus-induced). He has grown over half a foot in the past 9 months, so it does not stop growth. I think that other lady's kid just hadn't hit puberty."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2023

For Asthma, Maintenance "I used this medication for a few days for asthma maintenance per doctor's recommendations, and it was frightening, to say the least. During dose usage, I experienced flu-like symptoms, dizziness, lightheadedness, extreme joint and back pain, fatigue, headache, sinus facial pain and pressure, cognitive dysfunction, and painful jaw pain. Suffice it to say, I will not be continuing this medication! Horrible experience!"

• jim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "My son began this drug at 13 and stopped growing around the same time. His endocrinologist wanted to give him growth hormone. I took him off this crap and his levels went to normal. Do not take as a kid."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2015

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have exercise-induced asthma. And if I used Alvesco a couple of hours before a workout, I never had to use my rescue inhaler. I have no unusual symptoms or side effects from Alvesco. Only downfall is it isn't covered by my insurance. Was able to swindle a six-month supply of samples. But can afford the $300 a month price tag."

• ccl...
• January 28, 2010

For Asthma "I say thank you to the company of Alvesco inhaler. Since using this, my asthma attacks have become less frequent, from getting admitted to the hospital once a month, now only going in once every 5 months. My asthma is very chronic, so I recommend Alvesco. THANK YOU."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Asthma "I am a 77-year-old female, and I personally wouldn't use this medication inhaler. It has a corticosteroid in it, and over time my fear is it may contribute to bone fractures. Over time, the corticosteroid puts holes in bones, thus weakening the bones and increasing potential fractures."

• Myo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have been having hives since I started taking Alvesco a few months ago. I was on a different inhaled corticosteroid for many years, but it is no longer being made. I think I may be allergic to something in this medication. I will try to stop taking it to see if the hives and rashes stop. It seemed to help my asthma, but I have had a slight cough also."

• Ine...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 17, 2022

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have a little weight scale that measures the doses on 9 common inhalers. Alvesco is always short about 20 days, sometimes more! My pharmacy continually gives me heck over ordering too soon? I showed them, and they said they would report to the company, but it never happens."

• Gar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Alvesco does reduce asthma, but this drug is not amazing. After a few months, only side effects were headaches and vivid dreams of explosive sounds in my head, like glass shattering while sleeping, very odd. Other than that, I’d recommend it."

• wol...
• May 29, 2010

For Asthma "Did not work for me. Used it for 30 days. I was hoarse the whole time, and during the 25th-30th day, I developed thrush (which I got rid of by using saltwater gargles). I've had an asthma reaction to the historic pollen levels in Atlanta (2010) all through the pollen season (March through to the end of May)."

• mee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2022

For Asthma "I have tried Symbicort and Wixela and can say Alvesco worked for me better than both of those other drugs. I noticed no side effects with Alvesco so far (2 months into using it), and I find I can breathe better with it than when I was using the two previously mentioned brands. Only downside is it made me dizzy for the first four days I used it, but that cleared after four days."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2023

For Asthma "I have a pulmo scale that measures 9 different types of inhalers, including Alvesco. It is always at least 20 doses short. I am continually in trouble with my pharmacy for ordering it too 'soon.' They told me to contact the manufacturer. I am on 4 puffs per day, and it works really well for me, but I'm considering asking for a change. Tired of the hassle with the pharmacy."

• fen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 23, 2025

For Asthma "It works positively, I feel relief. But I don't know if it's just me who registers these little things, but the Alvesco 60-day inhaler has not been releasing a sufficient amount of the substance for the last 10 days. It has also happened to me twice that it stopped releasing the medicinal substance completely, I only noticed it with the next spray. I rate it 10, as it works, but there should be a way to check if it works or not."

• BJM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2021

For Asthma "Works well for asthma, but sore throat is really aggravating. And it’s not refillable, so every month, I have to purchase a plastic inhaler that goes straight to landfill. Where is the maker’s sense of environmental responsibility?"