I have Asthma and was coughing almost non-stop. My Doctor added Qvar along with my regular Proventil Inh. and in one week I was 88% back to normal on Peak flow. Yes I still have bad days but QVAR is working for me. You must use it daily and not miss any doses. Also wash out your mouth after each use. Your voice sounds may change somewhat but it's the breathing and life that count, make the most of...
beth | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/19/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/18/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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Have been on Qvar for 2 1/2 weeks... Only see little improvement in my breathing. Tried two other steroid type inhalers had side effects with both after 3-5 days. Now with Qvar getting Red forearms, muscle/joint stiffness/pain - Knees, ankles, calfs, forearms, teeth and hips. Still having trouble breathing - only on 40 mg too?
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lukenan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/13/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.0
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Drug co. says each. inhaler contains 100 puffs..however, I am only realizing about 30-34. Yes...the raspy/Julie London voice and I can no longer sing, but it is a LOT better than Advair, which caused terrible anxiety.I'd like to hear about the "puff #'s from other users Thanks Nan
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john | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/10/2009
Condition: Asthma Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using for over 2 years. Effective in reducing need for emergency inhaler and helps to ward off severe asthma attacks
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/5/2009
Condition: Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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i use qvar along with spiriva. when i first went on qvar it took a month for my sleeping to become normal. after that i've had no problems. i was taken off advair cause of allgeric, qvar was the replacement.
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Beaches | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/4/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been taking Qvar for almost 2 months now. It has helped and I need to use the rescue inhaler a lot less. Since being on it, I have had a lot of bloating and water retention. My doc says that can be a side effect and I don't like it, but I guess it's better than not breathing! I'm hoping I can go off after the seasonal allergy subsides.
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q676 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/24/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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I had serious mood disturbances with QVAR and had to come off it after 3 weeks. It definitely helped my asthma but the mood changes were so rapid and severe, I had to stop.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/20/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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marie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/16/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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i only been on this medication for 2 days and it seems to be working well. i use to take advair but i got thrush and felt anxiety all the time so im glad i got qvar from my doctor.
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dbowren | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/25/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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bentleybl64 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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I got Thrush from this, even though I always rinsed after each use
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/9/2008
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/19/2008
Condition: Asthma Prevention
Overall rating 4.7
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It took me about three weeks of using before I noticed a difference. I now use my rescue inhaler a few times a week as opposed to the few times a day.
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starion | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/4/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Have used this medication daily since 12/2000 (shortly after FDA approved it). I use it with a spacer & it has been the most effective inhaled steroid for my severe emphysema and chronic asthma. When I have a flare up, I am able to have a burst of inhaled steroid instead of prednisone. At very high doses (8-10 puffs/day of 80mcg), I have noticed increased bruising and some trouble sleeping. At the lower doses of 2-4 puffs/day, I have not noticed any side effects. As it is an inhaled steroid, I have read of some folks who have gotten thrush infections from it, but I never have in the years I've taken it. It is a more effective inhaled steroid for me than any other I've tried, including Pulmicort and Aerobid. I'm also pleased that it's on my insurer's preferred formulary. My pulmo was on the committee that helped develop this med in the HFA formulation & he & his group believe that the smaller particle size of this medication increases the likelihood that the medication can get into the smallest airways, where our condition is worst (at least I know that's where my major problems are).Read More Read Less
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John316 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.3
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I have Asthma and was coughing almost non-stop. My Doctor added Qvar along with my regular Proventil Inh. and in one week I was 88% back to normal on Peak flow. Yes I still have bad days but QVAR is working for me. You must use it daily and not miss any doses. Also wash out your mouth after each use. Your voice sounds may change somewhat but it's the breathing and life that count, make the most of that God given life.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.3
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starion | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been taking this medication with a spacer for my severe chronic asthma and severe COPD since shortly after FDA approval in 2000. It has worked extremely well in keeping my lung function stable and preventing breakthrough symptoms with low doses. Using the spacer has helped prevent me from having exacerbations and allowed me to maintain my active lifestyle. I have always used the spacer, with the recommendation of my pulmonologist to minimize my side effects and have never had thrush. My bone density has also remained normal because it has allowed me to use less inhaled steroid than some of the competing brands require for maintenance. My teens and husband have also successfully used Qvar for their mild intermittent asthma, during flares and found it very effective as well. All in all, I have found this a great medication. Read More Read Less
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