Breo Ellipta for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 2)
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- NIC...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 23, 2022
"Starting in 2018, I started developing a string of bronchitis infections. By 2020, it took a twist, and I started having a chain of pneumonia that was landing me in the hospital over and over, one time, it caused me to be ventilated. My pulmonologist said I needed Breo to control the inflammation and mucus being produced from the reoccurring illness. I started Breo in late 2020, have taken it every day, and have not been sick since. Not even the common cold! I swear by Breo, it has changed my life! Phil"
- CRC...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 30, 2022
"I started taking Breo Ellipta 200/25 five days ago. With the first puff, I felt medicine going through my lungs and thought it must be working. The last few days, though, I've been feeling worse day by day. Chest pain, anxious, crying, with extreme nausea. I went to the ED last night, they said it's just anxiety. Today, I woke up feeling better, but I gave it one last try to see if it's that medicine. As soon as I inhaled it, I began to feel EXTREMELY sick again. Now I'm just waiting for it to wear off. I will never take it again."
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- dov...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 22, 2020
"Started Breo about 3 weeks ago for newly diagnosed asthma. I have had a chronic dry cough for 3 years and been diagnosed with COPD and emphysema. New doctor says NO COPD or emphysema. ?? I haven't really noticed any good effects from any inhalers so far, not Breo either. BUT I do have severe burning in my mouth and eyes. I just put 2 and 2 together... it's the chemicals in the Breo. I cannot tolerate it anymore."
- Chr...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 31, 2020
"Breo Ellipta managed my asthma better than any of the other ones I have tried (Advair, Dulera), and at first, I thought the side effects were much better, as it did not make my hands shake as much as Advair or Dulera did. Taking once at night was much better than gargling four times a day on the HFA with the others. HOWEVER, I noticed my heart would beat much harder or weirder on it, especially right after taking it, like it would skip a beat or flutter. I finally started taking the EKG on my Apple Watch right after taking the break and saw that it was causing a wicked PVC/extrasystole. My doctor took me off right away, and now I'm on Arnuity - fingers crossed."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 25, 2021
"Shortly after taking Breo for the first time, I felt light-headed, a little shaky, and tingling in my hands. This lasted about 30 minutes or so. I experienced the same effects for 4 days. On the fifth day, I took a very deep inhalation, and I felt light-headed to the point of dizziness. I also felt a little jittery. This time, the tingling in my hands (especially my left hand) was extremely obvious for 3 hours, then gradually went away. I was advised to stop taking it. It did not help my asthma symptoms (although I was only on it for 5 days). I coughed more than usual while on it."
- Pho...
- January 8, 2021
"45 years with asthma. 12-21-2020 I started Breo for asthma maintenance. Dec 31st, I noticed that my asthma symptoms returned, but not as strong. Jan 2, I had no symptoms (I forgot to use it). Jan 3 – 7. Jan 7 morning I realized I was feeling bad because of the Breo. During the past week, I'd had these symptoms, which turned out to be side effects of taking Breo: I threw up, coughing, headache (Jan 1 - 6), light-headedness, tightness in chest, labored breathing, change in voice, I could only talk for about 10 minutes without labored breathing. I realized it was the Breo because Jan 7, 2021, my symptoms returned about 10:00 am. Other days, I'd taken my dose around 8:00 am and I'd start feeling meh around 9/9:30 am. However, Jan 7, I didn't take the Breo until a little after 9:00 am. I was feeling fine prior to that. Jan 8, 2021, I did not take Breo. I have been feeling okay today. There's a little labored breathing, but not as labored as it was in the previous days."
- gli...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 21, 2019
"Worked great, but keeps me wired like I had 4 cups of coffee. Fine for during the day, but I'm typing this on my phone at 5 AM after not being able to sleep half the night. Not sure if I'll continue."
- Mjo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 4, 2018
"Sore throat, runny nose, coughing up phlegm. Improved my spirometry test score. Don't like side effects."
- Ely...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 19, 2020
"Worked great until 3 months in. Bronchitis hit, as it did also with Symbicort twice before. No surprise there, so beware!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 22, 2017
"Been working fine for me at first during the first few months. However, now I'm having several asthma attacks during the day and at night as well. I'm going back to the doctor to try something else."
- Bre...
- January 14, 2018
"Been on 100 dose for quite some time. Recently switched to 200 dose. Jacked my blood pressure and heart rate up. Stopped drug. Will try to go back on 100 dose or find something else."
- Sli...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 26, 2020
"I've had severe asthma for 40 years. I've been near death 3 times that required being life-flighted. This stuff wasn't around then. It's by far the greatest inhaler I've ever had."
- Kee...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 30, 2016
"Breo didn't really do anything to help my asthma. On the bright side, there were no side effects."
- Ted...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 15, 2016
"It works great for me. Took time to work. With relaxing and staying away from chemicals, it worked."
- Ell...
- October 21, 2020
"I have both COPD asthma and allergies. Breo was my lifesaver! Tried many different types and kinds, and Breo came through! No more breathing difficulties, wheezing, or chest pain. Thank you, Breo."
- Anonymous
- May 3, 2017
"Extreme dry mouth, frequent urination, continued thirst."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 1, 2021
"Caused inflammation, headaches, back pain, and lungs felt burnt."
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"Was first diagnosed with severe emphysema a year ago. Was put on Breo 200/25. It worked great in giving me the ability to breathe comfortably. Two months later, I had bronchitis that turned into pneumonia and a mild heart attack. After tests, doctors decided the heart attack was a fluke brought on by being so sick that it put a strain on my heart. While in the hospital, they had me on two inhalers, a nebulizer every 4 hrs, and oxygen 24/7, which I had to use when I was released. After a week at home, I went back on the Breo. Within a week, I was off the oxygen and able to stop using the rescue inhaler and nebulizer. Four months later, I moved and went to a new doctor. He diagnosed me with severe asthma. Now I have side effects of anxiety, not sleeping well."