Get Informed: Beclomethasone Inhalation
Active Ingredient(s)
Qvar
What does it do?
This product is used in the prevention of asthma attacks in adults and children older than 5 years old. It is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-15 9:31 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-15 9:01 PM
Other Names
- Qvar
- Beclomethasone Inhalation
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 12 May 1976
- Est US Patients*
- 231,200
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Beclomethasone Inhalation or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Beclomethasone Inhalation used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 1,500 patients that use Beclomethasone Inhalation (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 84% | 
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| COPD | 21% | 
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How well does Beclomethasone Inhalation work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 1,500 users taking Beclomethasone Inhalation (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 89%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Beclomethasone Inhalation outweigh the bad things.
- 2%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Beclomethasone Inhalation.
Common Side Effects of Beclomethasone Inhalation
iGuard regularly polls our more than 1,500 users taking Beclomethasone Inhalation (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
14% of patients experience side-effects on Beclomethasone Inhalation
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Beclomethasone Inhalation
Most Common Side Effects...
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Cough
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Sore Mouth/Throat
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Constipation
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Thrush/Yeast Problems
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Altered Taste/Smell
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Beclomethasone Inhalation (Qvar) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I've been using Qvar regularly for about 2-1/2 years. Prior to using it I would get severe and continuing bronchitis after every cold that would linger for three months or more. I also experienced some exercise-induced wheezing on occasion. I was diagnosed with mild, persistent asthma that was aggravated by allergies, upper respiratory infections and exercise. Since starting Qvar I have not had a single episode of bronchitis or even anything more than a very mild and short-live cough associated with a mild cold. I'm very happy with the results and have not experienced any noticable side effects.
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-24 20:20:49
Question/Comment:
I suffer from both COPD and Asthma. I was taking Advair (inhaler) for my asthma, but it didn't seem to have much effect. I still had quite a bit of wheezing. Then last year, my doctor switched me to Qvar. I felt immense improvement almost overnight. I haven't noticed any side effects, other than a dry mouth, but that seems to be the problem with all inhaled medications for COPD and asthma.
69 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-01 13:09:20
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