Advair Diskus for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 2)

• Liv...
• February 11, 2016

"I have been on Advair for over 10 years. I have never breathed better. Before, I couldn't even walk without being out of breath. I do experience a lot of side effects, such as oral thrush and headaches; however, being able to breathe outweighs the side effects. I would recommend this medication to anyone with asthma."

• M P...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 19, 2015

"Have been taking it for 15+ years - it's been a life saver. Don't remember the last time I had an attack or ER visit (which were mostly triggered off by dust and seasonal allergies, at least once or twice a year until I started Advair). Because of the high price, I end up extending to 60 days, sometimes over that. I use it once a day rather than twice - it works wonderfully as a preventative dose. My PCP is comfortable with this lowered dose, so the only risk I run is with the side effects and the delayed use of the disk. Fortunately, I don't feel much side effects. I did, however, end up developing an early cataract (at 42) and getting the surgery done, and my eye doc has me on glaucoma watch, so it will probably catch up with me one day."

• Rod...
• January 11, 2016

"Since I started an Advair Diskus regimen many years ago, I rarely have to use my rescue inhalers. In fact, I lose more of them than I use. The only negative is the cost, over $200 for a month's supply, that wasn't a big issue when I had a sweet low copay, but all that has changed since the Affordable Care Act (a nice oxymoron there!). I was surprised to see Advair (actually under a different name, but still GSK's product) in Belize at just $55 USD for the same dosage. Can't wait for generics to hit the market."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2008

"No doubt that Advair was effective at clearing up my lungs so that I could breathe (most important). However, I did have the noted side effect of nausea... so as far as eating is concerned, I don't enjoy eating (can't taste anything) while I am on this medication."

• Chi...
• May 25, 2011

"I've been on Advair for more than 2 years and have had no problems with it. My asthma developed because of my newly discovered allergy to cats, and it has allowed me to keep my pets without any breathing issues. It did give me some heartburn at first, but since I was overweight, I lost 20 pounds, and that seemed to resolve the heartburn issue."

• dan...
• September 9, 2009

"I have used Advair 500/50 for a little over three years. It has helped control the asthma, but there are some side effects. I don't have much taste sensation anymore, my throat feels raw, and I cough from the throat, which I don't remember doing before, and I lose my voice. This dosage is too much after a while, I get the shakes and feel weak, sometimes have terrible headaches. I have tried using 500/50 in the mornings and 250/50 at night. That is only good for a short while. I need something between these two."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2009

"After years of asthma, I actually have thrown away full expired bottles of my fast-acting inhaler because I don't need them now that I have Advair. I tried to stop it once and noticed the difference, one dose first thing in the morning, and I am good for the whole day."

• Mou...
• April 1, 2019

"I have been using this purple disk since childhood. I’m in my mid-20s. I never realized how effective this was until I stopped my asthma meds altogether (this inhaler and another smaller one). I needed to see the doctor that I avoided for about 3 months, but I had an actual asthma attack. It was scary as heck. When I finally went in, my doctor explained the importance of my inhaler because the steroid is that powerful. I went back on it and immediately recognized a huge difference. It’s helped me for a decade. No doubt. It is pricey though."

• Ang...
• May 8, 2008

"Before Advair, I had to go to the hospital many times because my asthma would become very severe. Since I have been using Advair, I have not been to the hospital in 3 years. My asthma has become very mild, and I have never felt better. I have no side effects."

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2010

"This was the only medicine that I've tried that has completely controlled my asthma. I can't even remember the last time I experienced an attack. I am able to run for miles without any breathing problems."

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2011

"I used to be hospitalized at least every 6 months with my asthma problems as a child until my adolescence. I have tried EVERY inhaler and pill to help with the symptoms. Then I started Advair when I was 15. I am 24 now, and I haven't been hospitalized in 10 years. The only problem I have is tachycardia."

• dsg...
• March 16, 2011

"I am giving it a 9 only because I have only been on it a few days. It works. I used to get so tired just doing my grocery shopping and have to sit 2 or 3 times during, and feel like I can go for miles now. I do notice in the reviews the different ways people are using it. I was told after inhaling to rinse my mouth thoroughly, as the medicine can cause thrush. Anyway, I have a little chest tightness and get a bit of a headache at first, but that goes away after about 30 minutes."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2017

"After using the Advair Diskus for less than a week, realized that I had lost the ability to taste food within 2-3 days of starting. Sense of taste has never returned. I reported this to Glaxo and my physician. Neither followed up beyond my call."

• Kis...
• April 8, 2016

"I've only been using it for 3 days, and I haven't used or needed my pump once. I usually use the pump at least once a day. It might be too soon to tell, but I haven't had any side effects, and I'm not winded when walking up the steps like prior to using Advair."

• Hol...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2018

"I have been using Advair 250/50 for 17 years. It works for me. I rarely have to use my rescue inhaler. I have noticed a rapid heartbeat from time to time, and I am assuming it is from this. Right now, with my prescription insurance, it is $150.00 for a 90-day supply. I will be on Medicare next year, and I checked the prescription plan my husband is currently on, and it is going to cost me $415.00 for a 90-day supply. Seriously, how do these pharmaceutical companies get away with this? Also, why isn't it in a generic form yet? I really would love to stop taking this."

• Ins...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 23, 2015

"I was prescribed Advair in combination with Spiriva after a bad asthma-type attack in 2010 (1 of 3, the 1st in 2001; 2nd in 2007). I finally went to a pulmonary specialist in early 2010. The inhalers combined with a series of oral prednisone helped me to recover fully. At the advice of my new doctor, I continued using the Advair and Spiriva daily. In 2013, I developed vertigo and continuous bladder infections, determined that was related to the Spiriva, so I stopped that one. Several times during the 5 years, I have attempted to stop using Advair. I think it is addicting in nature; I am unable to breathe without it! That sucks... especially since I was doing fine without any inhalers prior to continued use of Advair."

• S W...
• July 23, 2009

"Advair helped me breathe better for the first 2-3 days. Then my chest would start tightening within an hour of when I was to take it. It seemed that my dependence was growing. Between that and the panic attacks, I've discontinued Advair and gone back to Ventolin HFA."

• koo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2016

"Extremely helpful in reducing my need for a nebulizer in the winter. I seem to have more energy, too. Took it years ago, now have made the switch back from another inhaled steroid that didn't work as well. The asthma-related death scares me. But I'm young and healthy for the most part."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2012

"Has helped control my asthma, recently started 500/50 since I had another flare-up. I don't need a rescue inhaler near as often. Do get thrush occasionally and a little sore throat. But it does keep my asthma attacks down a lot."

• C S...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2020

"I had a really bad asthma flare-up recently. Albuterol by itself was not cutting it. Since starting this daily medication, I've found that I don't need the Albuterol as much. It took some time for the complete benefits, but I'm satisfied!"

• Bai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2016

"I was a long-time advocate of this med (250/50) - as it was the only thing that prevented asthma issues from deteriorating into pneumonia. Had to use it only from October to January - and then asthma would subside. Grabbed the med the other day and with the first inhale, lips, mouth, and tongue immediately began to tingle and swell. Raced to the sink and rinsed out with the sprayer, hoping the same thing wasn't going to happen in my throat/lungs."

• Rak...
• November 19, 2015

"Advair is the only thing that has gotten my asthma under control. It gave me awful muscle cramps, but my nurse practitioner let me try a muscle relaxant for that (I take a small dose of Tizanidine) and it works wonderfully."

• Mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2023

"Advair is the best. I've had a horrible chronic cough for several years. No one could figure out why. Finally, someone said asthma and gave me Advair, and the cough is almost totally gone. Blessings to the company that makes it. No side effects either."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 1, 2012

"I give Advair 8 stars because it does what it's supposed to do. I have only had two asthma attacks since starting Advair almost a year ago. One was running without my inhaler. The second time was smoking. I took off two stars for side effects and use. I hate having to remember to take this twice a day. I usually forget. I also hate when I forget to wash my mouth out with water and get a little bit of thrush in my mouth."

• Cab...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 24, 2016

"Advair is effective in treating my asthma. Unfortunately, I often feel restless, agitated, and maybe anxious. I'm thinking of getting off of the drug, but am afraid my asthma will get worse. I'll probably try gradually weaning off and have an emergency inhaler nearby. I'm just growing tired of the side effects. I may also look into another drug if my asthma gets worse after quitting Advair."