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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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It's an inhalation aerosol. 2 inhalations twice a day

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 .

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

Wondering What Inhalers Have Been Prescribed For Early COPD.
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I keep reading to get diagonized early and start treatment but have only been ordered ventolin as needed. I need inhalers to slow this down . Appreciate your comments. Stay safe😷

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I was prescribed Symbacort

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

Is Anyone On Trelegy Ellipta And Symbicort. If So What Is The Best Time Of Day To Take Trelegy?
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I'm on Trelegy first thing in morning. I was just put on Symbicort as needed and was told to continue the trelegy. I also have a rescue inhaler and duomeds for my nebulizer.

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

Anybody On Symbicort Have Swelling In Ankles And Feet
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Yes I have but I thought it was due to lymphedema in my legs

Spiriva Respimat And Symbicort Which Should I Take First
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Not having a regular doctor doesn't help much so hoping some ideas from here.
I take one dose daily of the spiriva and one dose twice a day of the symbicort.

Which one do most take first? Any advantage of one over the other? Or does it make any difference?

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I take spiriva first thing in the morning literally as I get out of bed, then my 1st of 2 doses of symbicort (don't forget to rinse you mouth well) and 2nd doses 12 hrs later.