User Reviews for Breo Ellipta inhalation

This seemed to work quite well but a few months ago I developed atrial flutter/fibrillation with a pulse of 150. Now maybe it wasn't the Breo but I am a retired nurse anesthetist and thought, perhaps, the vilanterol- a beta agonist triggered this. So I stopped taking the Breo and take Arnuity- which only contains the steroid. Right now heart is OK but I'm on a heart medicines for thefirst time.

Within a couple days, raised my blood pressure and gave me back pain. Stopped using right away. ??

I was diagnosed with asthma at about 7 years old. I smoked for approximately 20 years as an adult and developed COPD. I was hospitalized at least once a year for breathing issues. At one point, during an influenza infection, my oxygen saturation was at 52% and I nearly died. Following that hospitalization, I was put on Breo. For me, I see the results within 24 hours if I have not been on it for a while. I have not been hospitalized since being on Breo for approximately 7 years. If I run out of Breo, after approximately 3 to 4 days, I start having breathing issues. I do not have any of the side effects listed by others in some of the reviews. I think this drug has been a life saver for me.Read More Read Less

So far so good. Been on it a few days after a life threatening trip to ER. Obviously the Advair wasn't keeping my asthma under control. Now ! I am nebulizing twice a day also , but I can definitely feel a difference between Breo & Advair. I know we're all different, different strokes for different folks. Definitely worth a try.

nothing but crap...how in Gods name did it ever get onto the market is beyond me and many many others...this is a dangerous expensive piece of s.....t that should be given to the people who made it.....

After just one inhalation I had severe chest pain, high blood pressure, and upper back pain. Also must have caused low potassium because only if I had foods with potassium would the chest pain subside. I do not suffer from "anxiety" this med effects your heart. Stay away from this medication it can do more harm than good. Find a non steroid option to help with asthma. Also tried the Anoro Ellipta and had heart pain, urinating that felt like battery acid. Breo Ellipta snd Anoro Ellipta should be an absolute last resort ,and not a go to med for asthma maintenance.Read More Read Less

Why is it that at the last 5 days of Breo Ellipta I suffer severe breakthrough coughing. I honestly believe GSK skimps on full dosing to save money. Meanwhile it costs a pretty penny even with medicare pricing.

I have been asthmatic since 6 months old. The only thing I thought worked was symbicort, after multiple medications, yet it only opened my airways and didn't help with my day to day life. My Dr prescribed breo for me and I was very skeptical but this medication has literally changed my life. If you are used to another medication for asthma it takes a month to kick in and change. I told my mom who has copd about it and her dr switched her immediately. I honestly can't believe the way I can breathe now and I owe it to breo. Read More Read Less

The meds is effective in helping with shortness of breath caused by inflammation. I couple this treatment also with Zyrtec to get the best effects. In addition it does help with energy and mood - similar to how prednisone can help with mood. The downside however is that the medication has been shown to increase blood sugar levels, make it very difficult to loose weight, and also increase tooth decay and infections. Currently I dealing with an infection in my mouth that is truly baffling - I brush, floss, and use mouth wash daily - there is no logical reason I should have a infection in my mouth under a tooth. However the Med does effectively help with shortness of breath, I just wonder if there is a nonsteroidal option on the market that doesn’t have these side effectsRead More Read Less

Breo was prescribed for me to help prevent frequent asthma attacks. At first, I thought it was working well but that only lasted a couple weeks. Then it actually made it feel harder to breathe as it seemed to make it harder to take a deep breath. Terrible heartburn too along with bloating. After two months on this medication, I began having trouble sleeping along with sudden elevations in blood pressure and pulse. I always had normal or low blood pressure and during these attacks it would go up into the 150's with pulse rate in the 100's. Waves of panic would overcome me. I couldn't lay down at night for fear I would stop breathing. It was terrifying. Fortunately, a wise doctor finally realized the BREO was causing anxiety attacks for me. Something I had never experienced before. Despite brushing my teeth and using Listerine after each dose, I developed a nasty thrush infection in my mouth too. I stopped the medication immediately upon her advise, and within a couple days all returned to normal for me. Normal blood pressure, no anxiety, and I could sleep again. I feel patients need to be advised to watch for signs of anxiety if they are prescribed this medication. I wonder how many people are being placed on anxiety meds due to taking this drug. Read More Read Less

This never changed a thing for me. A huge waste of money.

Me again. I might add to my post that it doesn't matter what med you are taking for COPD. I found out you will feel much better and I do the same with Breo. That adding an Acid controller helps. It has been a must for me taking Breo.

I have tried so many inhalers and had so many different side effects even yeast infections after three days on some. You name them I have tried them. Breo though I have gained some weight is the most gentle and been the most effective for me. I was on the advair for several years and like it but kept a cough and my jaw would stay sore so my doctor said lets try Breo. No medication is great. Wish we didn't have to use them. Years of asthma and now COPD you just have to do it. I use oxygen at night and Proair at times. Breo out of all I have tried work the best for me. Read More Read Less

Couple of things to add , with the Breo experience, burning is in both lungs I repeat both lungs. Sitting on oxygen a lot ,gonna or just used xopenex backup inhaler one Inhalation. And go to bed. I pray for answers for all having difficulty with this Med, it should be reported to the FDA. For what it does. I am tired. It’s very warm out. Air conditioning is a blessing. Prayers…

I am here this evening to tell you that I want off of the asthma medication known as breo. It is tearing my stomach in half. I think the FDA should take this drug off the market. Only happens after dinner. I get these issues, of a burned lungs , under my right breast. I am calling my doctor, Monday and laying the facts on the table, my lower back and shoulder was aching from this drug, get some relief from tums and my back up inhaler xopenex. Eating saltines.highly disappointed. Get off this dam drug as soon as u can!Read More Read Less

I have COPD, caused from PE's in my lungs that almost killed me. This medication has definitely helped me with my shortness of breathe and when used with my Spiriva... Im feeling and breathing much better.

Was put on Breo after a few years on Spiriva. It stopped working for me. Breo has worked and am able to breathe deeper. The sife effects for me are hoarseness, always clearing my throat and nose stuffiness. The benefits outweigh the side effects. Will continue to use this medication.

Started this medication after the Spiriva Ives on stopped working. Breo does seem to work but having alot of uncomfortable side effects.Sore throat, nasal congestion, back pain, shortness of breath at the beginning. Also have had heart palpitations. Its seems to work better after about an hour after use and gets better after time. Not sure if I will keep using it and may talk to my lung doctor.

I have been on maintenance meds for 25 years. I get muscle tightness and leg cramps really bad with this medication all corticosteroid meds. But there are no other options.

Had life long asthma that became out of control after living abroad in China, after trying a few medications I started Breo 200/25, which worked so well i moved down to Breo 100/25. I track my asthma, I can count the amount of times I use my rescue inhaler on my hands every year. Life changing.