Pappy
Living the Dream
I have been very short of breath this summer due to allergies and COPD. The doctor gave me samples of Symbicort and changed my blood pressure medicine. Anyone had any experience with this inhalant ?
Symbicort.......anyone use it?
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Jillaroo
Demented
- Location
- Mid North Coast NSW Australia
Here's a little about it, this may help you Pappy
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcmed.nsf/pages/apcsymbi/$file/apcsymbi.pdf
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcmed.nsf/pages/apcsymbi/$file/apcsymbi.pdf
Don't know about Symbicort, but here's a review of some natural things you may consider for COPD. http://www.naturalnews.com/027585_COPD_respiratory_illness.html
nojmit
New Member
- Location
- Grandville, MI.
I have been using it for a few years, it's expensive but I want to breathe.
I have tried Dulera, and Advair also and they are all about the same.
If you use any of them for long you can kiss your singing career goodbye, because they will really mess up your voice.
I have tried Dulera, and Advair also and they are all about the same.
If you use any of them for long you can kiss your singing career goodbye, because they will really mess up your voice.
Rainee
Member
I use it too but one problem it makes me jittery.. makes me a little trembly.. till it wears off , It works good ,
my blood pressure meds have been changed this month as well and now have puffy feet.. one thing after another with me..
my blood pressure meds have been changed this month as well and now have puffy feet.. one thing after another with me..
Pappy
Living the Dream
I see the doc in a couple hours to see if he will keep me on it. I'm going to ask about Spariva (sp) inhaler to see what he thinks. I guess there has been a little improvement but time will tell. He also took me off one of my BP medicines and my BP has gotten better. Go figure.
Rainee
Member
Hi Pappy.. lets know how you get on with your visit to doctor and I am so glad your blood pressure seems to be a lot better..
will be looking forward to what he says and what other meds he puts you on? what BP meds do you take ? I have yet to find a good one
that works.. best of luck..
will be looking forward to what he says and what other meds he puts you on? what BP meds do you take ? I have yet to find a good one
that works.. best of luck..
GDAD
Member
- Location
- Sydney....Australia
Pappy: Besides VENTALIN which clears the airways, I take SERATIDE which is classed as a preventative medication. I was suprised how much the medication costs in America.
...........Out here in Australia I can get two Seratide Puffers for $5,90 under our health scheme. SYMBICORT is a similar medication.....CHEERS.
http://www.inhousepharmacy.biz/p-475-seretide-12525-inhaler.aspx
Pappy
Living the Dream
Thank you for this info. I will be able to show my doctor what I can afford to take compared to Spiriva which would cost me $269.00 a month. Also, the inhalant is much cheaper. I am familiar with buying out of country, as my wife needs very expensive drugs for her heart. These we get from Canada. Thanks again. Love this forum.....