Advair Diskus and Thrush: What Users Say

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "It definitely helped me breathe better, but puts me at risk for thrush. Once in a while, I get thrush in the throat, which is annoying, and I have to stop using Advair for a few days, and I struggle to breathe again about two days later. Clears up pretty quick. It’s a good idea to eat yogurt after rinsing your mouth, so now I eat yogurt all the time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was on Advair for about five years and was able to breathe easily almost immediately after starting it. Before Advair, I used albuterol 6-10 times daily. I used to take the 500/50 Advair only once per day. Using it twice a day didn't make a difference in breathing, so that saved some money. I never had a thrush problem; actually, I never rinsed out my mouth at all. The reason I'm not using it any longer is the HUGE cost. My insurance is no longer covering it, and I cannot afford over $300 for just one Diskus. Am now taking Singulair and am back using the albuterol rescue inhaler 6-7 times a day."

• Liv...
• February 11, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "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."

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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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."

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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 25, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "I used Advair back in 2001 and 2002, and then weaned off and relied on Albuterol up until this year again, until it was too frequent. So then Flovent (hated the side effects); so was approved finally for Advair 250/50 twice a day. RE: Thrush, I am always rinsing/swishing thoroughly after each use with water and gargling! 4-5 times, really not a big deal. Also, use a pH-balanced mouthwash called Smart Mouth Clinical DDS. I never had thrush issues! If/when I have had any vocal rasp, it is temporary and goes away within a short time. Hope this helps someone! I am so active, and while corticosteroids have their flaws, it has given me back my freedom :)"