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Reviewer: StEVV, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have used Flovent (Fluticasone) for more than a decade. It is an excellent maintenance inhaler; however, during respiratory infections it has been sometimes necessary to use a combination long-acting bronchodialator and steroid. Once back under control, I return to Flovent. I have never experienced mood changes, hunger, low blood sugar, etc. I would recommend Flovent as a baseline maintenanc
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Reviewer: eccrab2aol.com, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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This Flovent is not good for me, I got several infections & hives I now use QVAR-40 MCG TWICE A DAY I also changed my doctor! This is excellent for me; calming down the inflammation. Laurel should talk to your doctor about trying QVAR-40 MCG INHALER
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Reviewer: Monique, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After only 5 doses my throat is burning and dry, my cough is worse, it has NOT helped my breathing at all. I'm stopping this medication now, before this gets any worse. Why would a doctor prescribe something that doesn't help in the least? I don't get it.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Caregiver)
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My three year old child experiences severe anger when using this drug.
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Reviewer: Lady Reg 343e7, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I never had asthma just a cold. My doctor prescribe this drug for whizzing he heard. I took this drug for five days. My feet started to swell, breathing problems, and anxiety attacks and I'm menopausal. Emergency room visit for me. Changed doctors and waiting for all of these symptoms to go away.
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