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Reviewer: maunurse, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I had used Azmacort for many years with great results. Asthma controlled in conjunction with Serevent. Suddenly, it is no longer available. I have tried several steroid inhalers since & have been plagued with recurrent bouts of oral thrush despite faithfully rinsing after use. HELP!
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Reviewer: Charlie, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I had been using Azmacort inhalers from the middle 1980's with excellent results (no problems ever). In march of 2010 Medco, my supplier< told me Azmacort was no longer available because it was no longer being made. Since then my doctors have had me try 5 or 6 other inhalers which have resulted in severe lower back and leg pains when used at the suggested dosage. when using the current i
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Reviewer: grannybee2, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have used Azmacort for many years with very good control of my asthma. It is a shame that it is being discontinued. There is no generic to fall back on.
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Reviewer: KJG, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have used azmacort for many years and have found it to be very helpful. I have not found any other medication that works as effectively and am very disappointed that the medication is being discontinued.
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Reviewer: Elsie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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IT help me.
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