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Global Patient Feedback for Albuterol ( Post a comment )
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Follow the directions given. Request instructions/tutoring on the use of the inhaler - it is not totally intuitive.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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The above
50 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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take as prescribed
69 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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be sure to have your doctor explain and show you how to use the inhaler to get the most efficient benefits from Albuterol.
50 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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you tend to become dependent on it when you should look for alternatives like deep breathing excersing
61 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Try it it works.
49 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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try and find a drug store that carries it
59 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I get mine at walgreens or walmart pharmacies with no problem. I've even gotten albuterol mail order thru my insurance's pharmacy. However, as posted earlier, you can't get the generic any longer and the proair doesn't seem to work as well for me either. An earlier poster said it was the same price as she was paying before, but not so for me. I was paying a $5 co-pay for generic albuterol. Now, suddenly they're charging me $25 for ProAir! Ordering a 3 month supply, via my mail-order pharmacy, through me into the medicare Rx non-coverage gap...in the Fall of last year. The charges were expected to be $10 (buy 2 get 1 free), but it was $89 instead! I'm glad my insurance changed pharmacies. However, I still don't know how to buy an albuterol that works. I guess the "tree-huggers" don't ever consider effects changing a product has on Humans...only on trees and animals!
Posted: 2009-02-23 19:30:07
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Follow dosing instructions
37 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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it's worth a try to see if it works for you
78 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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it's necessary and mostly not a problem
28 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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watch for the shakes --they can get prttey bad.
58 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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use a spacer
49 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I only use as a rescue inhaler. I have EIA.
56 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It works ok, not as well as Albuterol, I havent had any side effects.
56 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Get this even if you are using a long-lasting medication such as Advair
69 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Follow your doctor's directions regarding the use of Albuterol. I use it twice a day, morning and evening, and then as needed. I've rarely used the "as needed" part.
55 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Remember to rinse out your mouthpiece after every use since the residue can block up the spray hole.
26 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I am satsified with albuterol and would recommend it.
30 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Use an extension tube for maximum benefit.
71 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Wait until a new delivery system comes out -- the current form doesn't work.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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This med. does assist COPD! But one has to sit up straight to inhale deeply & to hold the inhaled breath as much as possible for the first two breaths. Otherwise, thereafter just breath "normally".
70 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Overall we say it works and we aren't aware of any long term side effects for using it. Just talk to your doctor about any concerns.
37 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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if you have breathing difficulties, take the treatment every 4 hrs. It helps and prevents visits to the ER.
79 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Use every avenue for information you can. Pharmacists, doctors, internet, and friends who have had experience with this medication as well. As far as managing asthma, this medication has worked very well, in conjunction with singulair once a day.
5 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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it works very well. Is very easy to use.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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