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Reviewer: edntenn, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I'm not a doctor but I can tell you that I've been using primatene mist since I was 3 years old and it was the only inhaler that ever worked for me. After primatene mist production was ended in 2012, I had to see a doc and get ventolin. On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate ventolin a 2, and for Primatene mist, a 10. I'm 62 now. Finally, I can breath again. None of the prescriptions that
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Reviewer: Marie, 19-24 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Unfortunately I have suffered from Asthma since I was a child. Up until two years ago I lost insurance. So I've been suffering. A few days ago I saw a local CVS selling and OTC inhaler and I was excited. It works! However the side effects are extreme for me. Immediately after taking the first hit, my throat became sore and a few hours later I developed a cough. Today, not even 24 hours after t
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Reviewer: Sunny, 55-64 Female (Patient)
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No other medicine, OTC or RX by the doctor has been as effective. I just bought another inhaler since PM is available now and I will use this vs my RX inhaler. The RX inhaler does not seem to work as well or last as long. I am happy PM is available once again. I hope they did not change the medicine too much. I believe they only made it so the CFC's were taken out. Either way, if we praise it
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I used Primatene Mist for 25 years without a problem. It always worked for me. It was inexpensive and effective. Now I'm forced to purchase an expensive and ineffective medication delivery system that does not work the majority of the time. I can't keep paying for new atomizers as I cannot afford them. Please bring back Primatene Mist!
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Reviewer: AsthmaSufferer , 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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This medication has changed my life for the better . I am very sad and uneasy now that the stupid FDA in collaboration with doctors and big pharma have been a part of taking it from me . Very sad indeed . I just wish that I could have a chance to tell them my opinions on what they have done .....I took this medication for over 43 years with NO PROBLEMS AT ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!
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