Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had to find a new med because my old inhaled corticosteroid was discontinued (Aerospan), unfortunately because it worked very well. Alvesco worked well for my but unfortunately I got itchy and hives from it so I had to discontinue it.

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I had to find a new med because my old inhaled corticosteroid was discontinued (Aerospan), unfortunately because it worked very well. Alvesco worked well for my but unfortunately I got itchy and hives from it so I had to discontinue it.
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Reviewer: Cynthia D., 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I've been using Alvesco for 5 years and it controls my asthma better than any inhaled glucocorticoid I've used in over 30 years. I started at the 160mcg. dose 2x daily and 3 years ago stepped down to the 80mcg dose 2x daily. I'm a professional voice user (singer/teacher) and Fluticasone and asmanex inhalers caused dysphonia and asmanex led to aphonia. Alvesco has caused no vocal pr ... Show Full Comment

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I've been using Alvesco for 5 years and it controls my asthma better than any inhaled glucocorticoid I've used in over 30 years. I started at the 160mcg. dose 2x daily and 3 years ago stepped down to the 80mcg dose 2x daily. I'm a professional voice user (singer/teacher) and Fluticasone and asmanex inhalers caused dysphonia and asmanex led to aphonia. Alvesco has caused no vocal problems and this is amazing after all the problems I've experienced with other inhalers. My pulmonologist can hardly believe how well my disease is controlled with such a low dose of Alvesco.
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Reviewer: Spalmer, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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After a few days of starting this inhaler, I had chest pains and it almost felt like my heart was cramping. After about 2-3 weeks it did go away, but when I stopped and started again, the same thing would happen.

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After a few days of starting this inhaler, I had chest pains and it almost felt like my heart was cramping. After about 2-3 weeks it did go away, but when I stopped and started again, the same thing would happen.
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Reviewer: Tia, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Alvesco raised my peak flow from 350 to 430. It has worked really well for me and I recommend it!

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Alvesco raised my peak flow from 350 to 430. It has worked really well for me and I recommend it!
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Reviewer: bupak , 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I had to switch from my previous inhaler because it was discontinued. I tried most of the newer ones without success, made me sick. so my allergist started me on a trial of alvesco which has been much better overall. I also have COPD so I still don't have complete freedom from symptoms, but, along with my rescue inhaler, I have fewer problems. my main complaint is the cost, especially since I ... Show Full Comment

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I had to switch from my previous inhaler because it was discontinued. I tried most of the newer ones without success, made me sick. so my allergist started me on a trial of alvesco which has been much better overall. I also have COPD so I still don't have complete freedom from symptoms, but, along with my rescue inhaler, I have fewer problems. my main complaint is the cost, especially since I now have a medicare plan.
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