Breo Ellipta User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2019

For Asthma "Shocked after reading the comments. I have mild asthma. Been taking this for 18 days, and although my breathing is much better, my life is miserable. I have no energy, I'm bloating, my vision is blurred, and I'm constantly hungry. I'm stopping taking it today!!"

• Unc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 28, 2019

For Asthma "I have been taking Breo 100/25 for 4 years now for exercise-induced bronchospasm related to asthma inherited from my mother. The once-daily dosing is perfect for my active lifestyle. I have not had any side effects! At 60 years old, I can be as active as I want to."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2019

For Asthma "Works great if you can actually get it into your lungs, but the delivery system is garbage, most of it was in my throat. Yes, I followed the instructions to the letter. Caused some headaches and fast heart rate for a short time. It should come in puffer and nebulizer form."

• Deb...
• January 24, 2020

For Asthma "Breo is an awesome product. Terrible way to inhale it. Most of it ends up in your mouth. I don't know how people with COPD or older people are expected to use this. It requires a great deal of lung power to just inhale it. Does not last for 24 hours. Someone said it lasts for about 14 hours, and they are correct."

• Boo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2016

For COPD "I have been on prednisone 21 years non-stop for a still unknown lung condition. I have tried so many different meds, specialists, treatments, etc. No matter what, I still coughed, wheezed, couldn't breathe. The best combo so far was 20-30 mg prednisone daily and Advair 500/50. I have not been able to get off prednisone for 21 years. If I tried, I ended up in the hospital within 48 hrs. My insurance quit covering Advair, so my doctor prescribed Breo. I am now on day 7 of NO PREDNISONE! Seven days! I am ecstatic! 21 years of prednisone has wreaked havoc on my body, but I haven't taken it in 7 days! And I even took my dog for a walk yesterday! I don't know how it's working when nothing else has, but it is!"

• Hal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2019

For COPD, Maintenance "Breo definitely helped with breathing, but the side effects are not good for me. On Breo for 3 months and found I gained 20 pounds, was always hungry, excessive phlegm, continually tired, leg cramps in the morning, extreme uncomfortable bloating to the point I thought I would bust. So no... it doesn’t work for me."

• Dan...
• April 16, 2019

For Asthma "Breo stopped my asthma. But... I was never able to clear my throat (yes, I rinsed and gargled). For two weeks, I had a horrible pain in my neck that made my head feel too heavy for my neck. I don't know if it was coincidence or not, but the only thing that fixed the pain in my neck was going off Breo."

• CJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

For Asthma "COPD, asthma. Use of Breo 1x, I ended up in ER. Breo opened airways well, but hours after 1st use is when my 3 hr long ordeal began. With no warning, I began shaking, having SOB, chest pain, sweating, headache, my blood pressure jumped to 200/120. I literally felt like I was dying. It was like I drank 5 pots of caffeine that all kicked in at once. My heart was pounding, racing, and it was hard to breathe. Took nitro before going to ER, which lowered the high blood pressure some, but didn't stop the rest. ER tests negative for it being a heart attack, major respiratory problem, a stroke, a nervous breakdown, impeding death-(lol, which I swear is what it literally felt like at the time), or anything other than a very bad reaction to Breo. Back home, had muscle spasms in my legs. I feel horrible still today, totally drained of energy, hurt all over from the traumatic experience my body went through last night, but I'm still much better than I was last night. I won't take Breo again, EVER."

• Lei...
• October 29, 2015

For Asthma "I was changed to Breo almost 3 months ago, after being on Advair 100/50 for 14 years. My Dr. changed it because he felt that Breo would be less steroid in my body. Well, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' My breathing got worse, and it is a struggle to take a deep breath. I had to use my rescue inhaler 2-3 times a day this past month, when with Advair, I'd only use it 1-2 times a year. I constantly felt like someone was choking me, or that my lungs wouldn't inflate fully, and I'd have heart palpitations when I'd lay down, which would wake me from sleep. A recent CT scan showed bibasilar atelectasis, whereas another done prior to Breo this year didn't show that finding. I started back on my Advair today. I hope it still works for me now."

• Jms...
• May 11, 2016

For COPD "I have tried most all maintenance inhalers due to the fact I was using my rescue inhaler way too much throughout the day. After many failed attempts at all the others, I was given a sample of Breo, not expecting much of a difference, boy was I wrong. I could tell on the 2nd day it was working! I breathe so much better and can go without my rescue Ventolin. HUGE difference!"

• Joe...
• January 16, 2016

For COPD "I have used Breo for 1 month now and must say.... WOW.. I can give up my nebulizer, which was every 4 hours.. yes, nightly also... once a day... almost normal again. PS.. Breo is new... I had to tell my MD about it.. she gave me a 12-month free trial prescription card...... hope this helps!"

• isl...
• July 23, 2016

For COPD "I was excited to try the Breo Ellipta. I have severe emphysema and am 73 years old. At first, I found that I could breathe longer during the day without using my rescue Proair so much during the day. After 6 days, I found that when exerting myself for a longer period of time (grocery shopping), I would run out of air. My chest felt tight, and my Proair didn't seem to rescue me as before. It was a little frightening."

• tom...
• May 15, 2019

For COPD "I tried Incruse, still coughed and need rescue inhaler. Tried Stiolto, coughed more and need rescue inhaler. Ended up in the ER and hospital overnight. 6 nebulizer treatments. Tried Breo, perfect. I haven't used a rescue inhaler the past year. 1 puff a day, rinse mouth, minimum side effects."

• Cap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2019

For Asthma "My pulmonologist said I should try Breo rather than using a rescue and steroid inhaler. The first day I felt great, but after 8 hrs, I went into shock and got a ride to the ER. I thought I would try it again to make sure it was the drug, and sure enough, it happened again. After stopping Breo after two times, it caused severe problems that continued for a week but seem to be resolving."

• Mar...
• April 16, 2017

For COPD "I've only been using it for two weeks. Other than a scratchy throat (which I recently learned to gargle with water after use), I feel incredibly better. I'm 60 and was diagnosed with emphysema about 1 year ago. I'm a desk jockey but a 'weekend warrior' in the back forty. I haven't felt this good in quite some time. Fingers crossed..."

• Ros...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 31, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have had adult-onset asthma for approx. 30 years. Many hospitalizations. After having pneumonia three times early last year, my pulmonologist asked if I had been using my Breo. No, I hadn’t because of excessive price. After using it religiously, I did not have an attack for seven months! After being diagnosed with an eye condition and severe pain in all four extremities, mainly at night, I have had to discontinue. My doctor did extensive blood work to make sure no red flags for cancer. Thank goodness no cancer. But now what do I do? I have other lesser side effects. Breo was good for asthma but terrible for my health! Will this excruciating pain eventually go away?"

• SGK...
• May 7, 2016

For COPD "At the end of my first month. Thank God for this med! Breo has been great! Haven't used my nebulizer, and the rescue inhaler has only been used 2 or 3 times. I am so grateful for the 12-month free prescription as well... no insurance to cover it, and I was very, very ill. My wheezing is gone, and I'm not coughing! It's a miracle :)"

• Jan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 13, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "Breo 200/25 worked great for about 6 months. Never used my rescue inhaler. Now I have a chronic sore throat and raspy voice, chest pain, muscle spasms in both hands, fatigue, and insomnia. I can still breathe deeply, but the side effects are getting worse the longer I continue to use Breo. I plan to return to using Symbicort, the only side effect from that was a raspy voice. I was put on Spiriva Respimat also last month, but the combination of Spiriva and Breo caused me to totally lose my voice. I had to quit the Spiriva, voice loss and terrible heartburn/stomach pain."

• Emm...
• August 8, 2019

For COPD, Maintenance "I have chronic asthma. I have been on Breo for 3 months. I am able to breathe. Not used any Ventolin at all. At first, I had dizzy spells a couple of times, which lasted for a few hours. I was full of energy and so happy that I am able to do my house chores without any issues. After a while, I noticed my scalp itchy and dry. My muscles started to ache, my joints especially. I started to gain weight, hungry all the time. I was becoming tired, unable to concentrate. My face bloated, I was retaining fluid, which I noticed when I took off my socks. Had to buy some new shoes, and to my amazement, I had to buy a size bigger. What do you do, put up with side effects to breathe?"

• Jen...
• September 7, 2016

For COPD "I have struggled with asthma my whole life. I used my inhaler on average 10 times a day. I started Breo, it started working right away. By day 3, I noticed that I hadn't used my inhaler all day. Using Breo has given me tremendous relief! I love it, and it has seriously given me a better quality of life."

• Wms...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2018

For COPD "Cough became better the 1st week, by the 2nd week, it worsened. Muscles ached the 1st week and continued to throughout use, as well as in the AM. My joints were very stiff! By the 3rd week, I had a continuous sore throat and couldn't wear my rings, and my shoes were cutting into my feet and were red! My eyes began to burn, and my nose swelled, turning bright red, like a triangle. The redness faded after 24 hours! My family complained that I was miserable, and I felt angry daily by the 3rd week, my eczema flared up, and I developed intense scalp itching. When I experienced stomach cramps on and off over 3 weeks and was constantly hungry, I knew this wasn't a coincidence! I have asthma, COPD, and bronchitis."

• Sas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 28, 2016

For COPD "Since I started using Breo, I still need a maintenance dose of 20 mg of prednisone, but I rarely use my rescue inhaler, and my nebulizing has gone from once every 4 hours to once every 8 hours. At Stage 4 COPD, this medication has given me tremendous relief."

• car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2018

For Asthma "Breo Ellipta made my asthma disappear. Great, huh? Not so. I became extremely fatigued and would not leave the house anymore. I previously had been taking exercise classes three times a week and stopped them all. I was never able to go back. Breo made an old lady of me. Stopped after a few weeks of taking it."

• Som...
• July 26, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "Was put on it after unknown lung disease (Hypersensitivity pneumonitis OR Bronchiolitis obliterans - yet to be determined). I think it does improve breathing, but I'm having a hard time concentrating, feeling emotional, bad sleep, and muscle and bone pain. With all these side effects, I'd rather have a harder time breathing than feel like I'm a different person... But as it seems, not everyone is affected the same."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2018

For Asthma "I have been on Breo for a week now, and I have totally forgotten that I have asthma. I have been battling for three years trying to find a steroid inhaler that actually helps with my symptoms. Before Breo, I was going through a rescue inhaler every 14 days, even while being on other long-lasting puffers. I feel like I have my life back. No more wheezing or tightness. My breathing is back to what it was before asthma. I have not experienced any bad side effects as of yet. I also like that this is a puffer I only have to take once a day in the morning when I wake up."