Fluticasone / vilanterol for Asthma User Reviews (Page 2)

• KBano
• August 16, 2019

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I started on the breo ellipta in April 2019. It was amazing, for the first time in 23 years I could breathe properly. Take bigger breathes in general and my asthma was gone. However, the side effects were huge. It gave me insomnia and so it changed my sleeping pattern (I usually go to bed at 8pm and wake at 5am), I have been constantly sick since May this year (I’m not kidding), I gained a hell of a lot of weight, my skin changed from super oily skin to completely dried out, I had a constant cough, my sinuses (which have never been an issue prior) were playing up constantly, mentally I did not feel like myself at all. My mum however hasn’t had as many side effects. It is such a shame that we have to choose between dealing with the above or not being able to breathe. It took me a long time to finally get off it but after speaking to my specialists and my mum it was clear it didn’t sit well with my body. Back to the strongest dosage of seretide which doesn’t work"

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

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "Breo Ellpta 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 3 X 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."

• NopeN...
• April 16, 2020

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "Thanks to all the lysol being sprayed in the office my asthma flared up and my doctor decided on Breo. It worked great the first 2 days minus the intense headache and palpitations (i called in sick both days). On the 3 day I had a very aggressive migraine 5mins after taking the inhaler. My left arm went numb up to my neck. Fortunately a benadryl seemed to help but I immediately started puking for the next 12 hours. I slept every minute I could but woke up to intense chills that made me puke again. Since this was a Saturday I had to wait til Monday to see my doctor. When they took my vitals I was hypertensive with 143 heart rate. While it's not uncommon my heart rate to be 100-110, my blood pressure rarely changes let alone spike to hypertensive levels. Now over a week later I'm stuck with dry irritated feeling lungs Again my flare up at the time was relatively minor and could have been treated way easier and cheaper with a standard steroid inhaler."

• Amyth...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I have taken this medication Breo Ellipta for the last 2 days. I have had extreme muscle pain, migraine like symptoms such as awful headache with nausea. Sensitive to light. I am miserable. I hope the side effects wear off soon."

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

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I have been on Breo for a week now and I have totally forgotten that I have asthma. I have been battling for 3 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 is 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."

• Breo...
• July 29, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "My doctor changed my medication from Advair & Ventolin to this new highly recommended medication Breo. This is my second week taken it. I don't need any more Ventolin and I have being used it 2 puffs every 4 hours for the past 25 years. I am taking one puff of Breo every 2-3 days and it works better than anything else that I have being trying on my entire life. Please note: I am eating tons of celery, this vegetable is magic. I think the combination of Breo and celery is amazing and my body is happy. Please don't forget to rinse your mouth immediately after the puffer otherwise you will have other side effects like sore throat."

• Flu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2018

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "My nebulizer and my rescue inhaler were working but my pulmonologist wanted to wean me from both. Two days after starting Breo ellipta I started a wracking cough with ample sputum, sore throat, irritated sinuses, headache, nasal congestion, chest tightness, and unable to take a deep breath. I thought it was the flu or a bad cold and continued using it for a week while symptoms got worse. Doctor said I could also use the nebulizer if necessary, but found out the nebulizer nor the rescue inhaler had any effect while using Breo. Doctor stopped the Breo and in 36 hours all side effects disappeared except the cough which is definitely better. Will not take again."

• Reed...
• August 1, 2017

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "My doctor recommended 24-hours Breo to replace my Adaviar 250/50. In the first 4 days of taking Breo, I experienced most of the side affects of Breo (fever, chest infection, cough, mouth pain, excessive discharge, runny nose, sore throat, headache, back pain). I stopped taking Breo and went back to Advair. Will wait and see when the medication is improved. Thanks, Raed"

• Wilmo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 3, 2019

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "Have had asthma since age 12. Also just quit smoking 5 weeks ago. Started Breo 2015-ish. It was like a miracle drug! Couldn't believe I didn't need my rescue for months at time. Went thru 1 inhaler/month most of my life. Drawback of Breo is that it severely weakened my immune system. Started getting oral thrush every 2-3 months even after rinsing & gargling w/antiseptic. 2 years ago I started getting sick all the time. Last year had flu 2x, a respiratory infection and 3 stomach viruses. Took prednisone in January - I was told me to stop Breo because that was too much steroid. Haven't touched it since, & haven't gotten sick since. Also have anxiety and heart palpitations now, never had prior to using Breo. Now not smoking & not taking Breo in 7 months palpitations have lessened & anxiety starting to get better. Feel better since stopping Breo. It's quite a shame b/c my asthma was totally controlled while taking it, but still seems controlled. Hope I don't have to take it again!"

• Robinjo
• July 4, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "My wife was told to try this. A few days later started having heart racing problems. She went to a cardiologist, he changed her heart meds but still kept happing. We finally looked up the breo side effects and stopped taking it. She hasn't had a problem sence."

• Enyl
• July 6, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma, and prescribed Breo. My hands and feet got stiff. My breathing worsened so that I was gasping after walking from room to room. I had such severe deep muscle ache in the middle of the night that I found myself getting up and trying to stretch, especially my hip and shoulder joints. I'm not big on homeopathy, but I found an herbal remedy called Ridgecrest ClearLungs. Lots of rave reviews on Amazon. It's been two days since I stopped the Breo. My breathing is much better, and I have less generalized weakness and fatigue. (I thought I might have ALS, that's how awful I felt!) I'm taking the ClearLungs (can't hurt) and have stopped the Breo. Caffeine in coffee works for me."

• Chad
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 7, 2018

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I've had asthma for 38 years. I've been life flighted 3 times for it and have hospitalized at least 50 times and spent time in ICU. As I got older it did not go away but did improve. My Dr gave me a sample of Breo and I've never had relief like this. It's the best inhaler of all time. I don't care if it comes out in 10 years that it was lethal. It helps me breath now."

• Babyg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2018

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "Referred to a lung specialist after a flu gave me a bad cough for over 5 months. Diagnosed with asthma. Received a sample of Breo 100. It definitely helped with the over abundance of mucus. But after a week developed insomnia, just couldn't stay asleep. Felt that irritable nervous feeling. I've decided to stop using the inhaler, now to wait for a good nights sleep."

• maggi...
• January 22, 2018

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "Wheezing constantly, hungry for air, fatigue, tremors, weakness on exertion, anxiety, back pain, swollen glands, earaches and sinus trouble. Only relief is Benadryl. Am I allergic to this med? Waiting for the Dr. to call - can't take any more."

• Ziwal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "My breathing has improved; however, I have had voice side effects. I lost my voice and started feeling sick with an upper respiratory illness approximately a week after starting Breo. I thought I was sick until I took a full dose of antibiotic and nothing changed."

• Moano
• April 2, 2019

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I'm 38 and was prescribed Breo about 6 mo. ago. At least 2 (probably 3) sinus infections and 2 bouts of Flu (with fever) since I started the Breo 6 months ago. All of these have come with a cough that I never used to have with a cold or flu. I know this because coughing worsened my asthma. I was always grateful to be sick without a cough. Two bouts of losing my voice as well. I can't say for certain it was the Breo that caused this bad Fall/Winter. Maybe all this doctors office time getting my asthma in check was just hard on my immune system? Before the Breo I was a "2 mild colds a year" guy & something has definitely changed. The worst part? After about 4 months of not seeming to work, the last 6 - 8 weeks have been without most asthma symptoms. So it works I think, but is the cure worth the other symptoms? Why treat asthma if you will just come down with Pneumonia?"

• justin
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 20, 2019

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I was born with Asthma and am now 38 years old. Through all the years leading up to 37 I've had every inhaled thing thrown my way with no positive result ending with me using my rescue in haler 2 to 3x daily for years. Breo was introduced to me at 37 years and I'm telling you this works for me!! It was like a miracle. Never in my life would I ever thought I could put down my inhaler for good! Thankful that someone out there found a medicine that works for me."

• Bekkah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2018

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I've struggled with asthma since I was a teenager. I would go through my rescue inhalers like candy. I tried Advair and other maintenance inhalers and still always needed my rescue inhaler multiple times a day. My doc sent me to a new pulmonologist and he put me on Breo. For 25 years I've had to use my rescue inhaler every single day. Since starting Breo, I have not had to take it one time, not once! I can breath again! I'm so happy and although I still carry my rescue inhaler "just in case", knowing that something finally worked for me and I'm able to not just breath but take full, deep breaths, I seriously feel like I hit the jack pot with Breo. I'm beyond thankful!"

• Prisc...
• August 22, 2017

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I'm 41 and was diagnosed with Asthma at 12 yo. For as long as I can remember I had to have my rescue inhaler with me at all times, usually needing it 1-2 times daily. After about a month of using Breo I already noticed a huge improvement. As of now, and almost a year of use, I've only used my inhaler 5-6 times TOTAL. It's amazing to feel like I can breathe for the first time in my life! 3 weeks ago I climbed up Mt Fuji in Japan. Something I never ever thought I would be able to do!"

• JannA
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma last year after suffering for many years.Was prescribe Breo Ellipta which worked almost instantly and totally resolved my symptoms. I was ecstatic as it was an absolute miracle drug and all my coughing and tight chest issues were gone! The very unfortunate downside was that I started with severe headaches which literally crippled me. I went off the Breo and the severe headaches stopped, but chesty issues have returned. GP has now put me onto Symbicort to see how that goes. Im so upset that the Breo didn't work out for me as it is truly effective. Would highly recommend it (and hopefully no headaches for you)"

• Hamst...
• April 3, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "24 years old, lifetime asthmatic, I was on seretide purple puffer but I was switched to breo 3 weeks ago. I barely ever use my inhaler and it feels like my asthma is gone with no side effects. I highly recommend giving this a shot."

• Kirsch
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "As a National board certified Respiratory therapist and Asthma Educator and having been diagnosed with moderate to severe asthma, I have been using a variety of medications to control my symptoms however, nothing worked for many years. My last prescribed medications were Daliresp* and Symbacort. I have been on them for several years to no control of symptoms. I read about Breo* and asked my Dr. to let me try a sample. After just one week, I finally had relief. After using Breo* for over 4 months now, I can say that this medication is a real miracle to me. I teach COPD and Asthma education to my patients and highly suggest for them to talk with their Dr. about Breo* As of the 4 month mark, I haven't even needed my rescue inhalers once."

• The...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 4, 2017

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I have suffered from asthma for over 20 years, almost died twice. I have been on all types of inhalers yet nothing seemed to work. I finally was put on Dulera which was better than other inhalers I have experienced but it was too expensive. So I saw the commercial about Breo and told my Doctor about it. My Doctor checked the ingredients and found they were similar. So I have been on Breo for about 9 months now and I finally see what it is to not have asthma. I have not had any Astoma attacks since being on the medication. On top of that, I have seasonal asthma and I have not had any flares ups either. This inhaler saved my life and I have had not had any side effects! Truly Amazing!! The best out there!"

• Brieg...
• February 8, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I have been using Advare for 10 years & my doctor decided to switch me up. I have been feeling weak, having headaches, dizzy & like my vision is not tracking with my eyes. Also I have been EXTREMELY sensitive to light ever since I started taking this. Called my Dr today & begged them to put me back on Advare."

• Saund...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2016

Breo Ellipta (fluticasone / vilanterol) "I am a 48 year old women who has had Asthma my whole life. I have been on Symbicort and Advair but still had to use my rescue inhaler several times on a daily basis. I started Breo Ellipta in October of last year, and have only had to use my rescue inhaler once, and that was the day after I started Breo. I absolutely love it, no more use of a rescue inhaler or nebulizer, and most important no side effects. We have horses and every time I would go out there with them it would make my Asthma flare up. I can now go out and spend the whole day right beside them with no problem. My doctor said this is the best he has ever heard my lungs sound. I would highly recommend it."