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Top 10 Search Results for "i just switched from symbicort to advair due to thinning skin from the symbicort"

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Does Anyone Use Spiolta Respimat And Alvesco?
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I seem to be more breathless using these than when I was using Spiriva and Symbicort

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My husband has two puffs Inspioloto respimat in a.m, one he later Alvesco, has gained weight, also has a rescue inhaler, has moderate COPD. been on one year, some days better than others. Seeing… read more

I Take Symbicort And Spriva Every Day. Which One Should I Take First?
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I use my symbicort morning and evening and spiriva mid day.

Symbicort Vs Advair
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Have been on symbicort for 1 year. Just had to switch to advair due to insurance co. Anyone know difference of symbicort and how it differs

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am on symbicort, sprivia, nebulizer and ventaline/ I get symbicort and sprivia through the drug companies savings programs. no cost for those two. albuterol for nebulizer is about $6.00 and ventaline… read more

Has Anyone Used Both Advair And Symbicort, And If So Which Worked Better For You?
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I used Breo for a couple of years. I took it once in the morning..using simbicort and ventolin throughout the day.. the Breo was FANTASTIC..I hardly needed the ventolin or symbicort at all
But the B… read more

Medication Regimen
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I am prescribed Advair and Symbi-cort. The Advair is twice a day and Symbi-cort is once a day. What is the reccommended regimen to taking these drugs? Do I spread them out to 3 times a day - ie Advair morning and night with Symbi-cort at lunch? Can I take Advair and Symbi-cort together in the morning?? Just what are other members doing? Thanks.

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What is Alb. Inhaler? I use Symbicort in the morning and Spirits Respimat at night. I've had COPD about 15 years, so they say. I only use the inhalers. No pills of any kind. My energy is low due to… read more

My Insurance Is Bailing Out On Paying For My Symbicort Again, Anybody Get Generic Cheaper
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I dont use symbicort any more sorry you go to your doctor's clinic and ask for help to get your inhalers and ask for symbicort they should help you

Could Symbicort Be Causing Uti
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Yes. And unfortunately for some of us, simply rinsing, even brushing, is not always effective.

Do Any Of You Use Symbocort?
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I have used it for years...Dr tried to switch me to others without success. Powders were the worst. I quit . I also use advacor as rescuer

I quit using albuador it made me dizzy Using neb with Ibuprofen 4 times a day

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I have been back on Symbicort and Spiriva was added when I was in the hospital last July. Pulmonology doesn't like me taking oral steroids. Symbicort has a steroid in it. I am the best I have been in… read more

Inhaler Costs!
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With the insane cost of inhalers in the US, has anybody here purchased them from another country? I have seen where the Spiriva inhaler only costs $125.00 from Canada, but almost $400 here! I need help as I currently don't have ins & the out of pocket is killing me!

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I have used overseas pharmacy in the past and it is much cheaper. I would not use the generic versions. Mail times can be long because the drugs have to clear customs so if you order, make sure you… read more

What Treatments Or Drugs Are You Taking For COPD?
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Two nubulizer medicines,two inhalers plus’s oxygen when I’m on the move .also emergency inhaler as needed .