Is there a generic drug equivalent to Advair? What do you use to help with YOUR asthma?

September 30th, 2005 by admin

asthma
dream_fairy55 asked:


I have been taking Advair for years now and it is super expensive and it doesn’t seem to be working as well as it used to either. Does anyone know if Asmanex works liek Advair and is it cheaper? Are there any other generic drugs to help prevent asthma? I have never had a SERIOUS attack but I get mild ones/wheezing off/on. Does anyone use anything herbal that helps with it? Thanks!
Forgot to mention - I usually have asthma in the night/early morning. And sometimes I feel like I can’t catch a full breath - but I have never known if that’s anxiety or asthma and my Dr didnt seem to know either… Also, I tend to get thrush in my throat from the Advair so I’d really like to get away from it !

4 Responses to “Is there a generic drug equivalent to Advair? What do you use to help with YOUR asthma?”

  1. Lindsay W Says:
    October 3rd, 2005 at 9:20 am

    As far as I know an have been told there is not a generic drug for Advair. Also have you tired adjusting the level of advair i started at the low an an felt nothing however once moved to the 500/50 it is like magic. As far as Asthmaex(sp) works the same or better there really is no way to prove or say that until you try it in you body. I hope this helps Lindsay

  2. nikki_lav_2288 Says:
    October 4th, 2005 at 9:23 pm

    No but I use Xopenex it is a asthma inhaler medicine it has been working really good for me. I have never had a serious asthma attack either. But I do feel the wheezing in my chest. I never knew I had asthma until I went to a new doctor I have never seen before. But it does explain some of the symptoms I have had over the years.

  3. Katetrinity Says:
    October 5th, 2005 at 11:20 am

    There isn’t a generic for Advair yet. I use it too. I am on the 500/50 twice a day. I have emphysema.

    You probably have not had a serious attack BECAUSE you use the Advair. That is a great drug. But you would have to ask your doctor about changing.

    Be careful mixing herbal products & even some vitamins with your other meds that you take. Some of them don’t mix together & can cause problems for you.

  4. robgchev Says:
    October 7th, 2005 at 12:44 am

    Asmanex is only a steroid to act as a preventative medication. You will still get the thrush from it if you do not rinse you mouth after using it. Your doctor and pharmacist probably didn’t tell you about washing out your mouth. If you don’t you will get thrush. This is a brand new medication so I doubt it would be cheaper.

    Advair is a steroid and a bronchodilator. This is a more effective medication. If it is used properly and continuously it is a very good medication. It is only to be used twice a day. You may need to increase the strength.

    Anxiety can pose as a mild asthma attack. I have seen this many times. One thing that may help you know the difference is to try what is called pursed-lip breathing. This is done by exhaling with you lips partially closed to slow down the airflow out of your lungs. Do that for several breaths and if you feel better then it is most likely anxiety. If it doesn’t help used your rescue inhalor which should be xopenex, albuterol, or combivent or something of that sort.

    If you use your rescue inhalor more than 2 times in a 2 week period then you are using it to much and need an adjustment in medications.

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