Advair Diskus User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Ell...
• March 3, 2010

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have been using Advair for about 5 years. When I first noticed my wheezing and coughing, I thought I had a cold, but the doctor said it is bronchial asthma. He started with Prednisone and Advair. I soon felt better. I stopped the Prednisone, and I am on Advair 250/50 since. Recently, I was advised to see a chiropractor. He promised to help take me off all medications and I would be okay. What a mistake? In order for him to do this, I had to stop my Advair, because he said he can't fight with it, I must first stop taking it. The end result was that I spent about $400.00 for twice-a-week visits. I saw no results, on the contrary, my wheezing came back full force, with the tightness of my chest. I had to start all over again with the medications."

• Coo...
• September 28, 2017

For COPD, Maintenance "On Medicare and hit the donut hole in August. Have to pay $185 for one month. Way too much for something that's helping me breathe. Something I have to have. When is a generic or something affordable coming out?"

• Ner...
• April 30, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "I had told my Dr. how, when I walk up my stairs in my house, how I'm out of breath and how my chest had been feeling tight over the last few months. I just use my nebulizer or my Ventolin pump, and it helps me feel better. But then she suggested Advair Diskus, and within the 2nd day, I felt the tightness in my chest like I was having an asthma attack, and then my throat started to feel swollen, so I stopped the medicine. Since using this medication, my throat is sore, swollen glands, hurts when I swallow. I'm very nervous and will not use it anymore."

• MLU...
• December 5, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "Was using Pulmicort for years for asthma maintenance; I found it made a difference but would stop working for periods of time. I asked my physician to switch me to something else, and she put me on this. A marked difference. This has a steroid as well as a stimulant (to open your lungs upon inhalation, much like a rescue inhaler, which Pulmicort did not have). I forgot to refill my Advair this month (I mail order three months at a time with my insurance, WAY cheaper) and have been without for about four days. I can definitely tell the difference. My rescue inhaler use has gone up and subsequently goes way down (to almost nonexistent) when I'm on Advair. Highly recommended."

• wat...
• September 14, 2010

For COPD, Maintenance "Used it before, but then had it changed to Symbicort. No way of telling which one is better. I seem to get a lot of head colds and sinus drainage with both. Now my MD is putting me back on Advair 250/50, but I doubt it will be effective at all. I walk 5 miles a day in an hour and 13 minutes. So if my time improves a little, then maybe it does help more than Symbicort did."

• Lif...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 14, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I’ve been using Advair for 5 years. Works great for asthma. First time asthma felt controlled, but side effects of a tight throat and change in voice are concerning. Now I had to stop this medicine, as throat issues have become worse. The occasional sore throat is now at least once a week, and my throat feels like it’s working so hard, like the muscles in the neck are actually sore from the tightness. Not really sure what is happening and not sure what to do with an asthma prevention alternative now. Also had a major asthma attack and took about a month to recover, so if your throat starts feeling funny and your voice box and larynx feel sore, beware and talk to your doctor. It just came on so fast."

• Mar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 9, 2016

For Asthma, Maintenance "I've been using Advair 250/50 for about 7 years. I developed asthma after several respiratory infections. After months of having no energy and wheezing and coughing, the doctor finally confirmed asthma. I started on 4 puffs per day for a week, and then went down to 2 per day. In the summer, I can often get away with only 1 puff per day. In the winter, I usually need 2. The main symptom I get if my asthma is not fully controlled is a gurgling sensation in my lungs. With Advair, my asthma symptoms have mostly disappeared. It's a really effective medication."

• Ton...
• January 8, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "I don't know about others, but this is a godsend to me. I have very, very bad asthma. Walking up a few stairs can wind me, as can walks (which I love doing), and exercising is extremely difficult. The pains from asthma problems can hurt quite a bit. I got on Advair, and my dependency on my albuterol inhaler dropped from 2-3 times a day to maybe once a week. I was off of it for years because of insurance companies dropping it, and then not having insurance. I'm back on it now (after Primatene Mist went off the market), and I'm doing great again. It hasn't kicked in to effect fully, but I can already feel its effects. The side effects can be bad for some people, but I'm a testament to how awesome it is."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2008

For COPD, Maintenance "I have been on Advair Diskus for only 2 days, and already I feel like I have much more energy, and I don't wheeze like I used to. Haven't had to have my inhaler in 2 days either. Time will tell, let's hope I have found something that works, and I can get back to a normal lifestyle."

• 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."

• Lul...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 20, 2015

For COPD, Maintenance "I have severe COPD and have been on Advair 50/250 for 11 years. I am also diabetic due to being overweight and not being able to exercise. My FEV is 15%. Advair helps, BUT it has played havoc with my blood sugar. I lost 65 pounds since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year ago. My blood sugar went down to normal levels since I had to quit taking the Advair (temporarily) due to the high cost. My breathing worsened, so I refilled my Advair, but my blood sugar went back up over 200. I'm in a dilemma now. The insulin is $600/month. The Advair is $200. If I don't take the Advair, I hardly need any insulin. I do take Xopenex/ipratropium via neb, but that doesn't last all day like the Advair. It's part B, so more affordable by far."

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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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."

• Sou...
• December 16, 2017

For COPD, Maintenance "I've been on Advair Diskus 250/50 for almost one month since being out of the hospital where I coded from COPD. Needless to say, I have quit smoking after 30 years (cold turkey). I can actually breathe & no more wheezing. Only drawback is financially, it costs $530, and I now have thick mucus in the back of my throat that I remember having when I once had pneumonia. My throat stays sore, and I am so afraid of coming down with pneumonia. Because of this, I am going to try using Advair once a day instead of twice a day. I also have nasal drip all night as well."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2008

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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."

• Str...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 1, 2021

For COPD, Maintenance "I've told 3 of my doctors that this medication is a waste of time for me, all it does is make me feel like I'm holding my breath with absolutely no help with my breathing. My doctor had ordered me Trelegy, but apparently Humana has a problem with a medication that actually works."

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2011

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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

For Asthma, Maintenance "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."