26 patient evaluations for Albuterol with a side effects rating of Mild
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Jan 6, 2019 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (racing heart feeling, shakiness)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
Take it as directed no notable side effects.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
Feb 21, 2018 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsModerate (racing heart feeling, shakiness)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
Nov 10, 2014 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsModerate (racing heart feeling, shakiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
Dec 3, 2013 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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Side effectsModerate (racing heart feeling, shakiness)
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
May 5, 2010 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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Side effectsSevere (racing heart feeling, shakiness)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
When I take 2 puffs from the inhaler, my heart and breathing begin to race. If I only take 1 puff, it is tolerable.
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
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Jul 29, 2017 (Started Jan 25, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (oral thrush (candidiasis))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
720 mcg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
oral thrush (candidiasis)
Mar 25, 2016 (Started Jan 25, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
720 mcg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It remains to be effective for Asthma rescue.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
oral thrush (candidiasis)
Sep 21, 2015 (Started Jan 25, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
720 mcg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
it's an effective rescue medication.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
oral thrush (candidiasis)
May 27, 2012 (Started Jan 25, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
720 mcg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I only take Ventolin as an asthma rescue medication, that is I only use it on days when I cannot breath easily, usually this is due to high humidity, or a high pollen count; otherwise I rely on my longer-acting steroid medication (Pulmicort), which I always take twice a day to prevent the severe asthma attacks.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
oral thrush (candidiasis)
Mar 31, 2011 (Started Jan 25, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (oral thrush (candidiasis))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1080 mcg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Very effective at stopping coughing spells and feeling out-of-breath.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
oral thrush (candidiasis)
Oct 18, 2010 (Started Jan 25, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (oral thrush (candidiasis))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1080 mcg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
oral thrush (candidiasis)
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 2, 2016 (Started Jul 01, 1999)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (shakiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 25, 2016 (Started Oct 14, 2014)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (drowsy in morning)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
2 puff(s)
Twice daily
Advice & Tips:
Drowsy at first when taking but okay now.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Mar 15, 2016 (Started Jan 01, 1990)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (jittery feeling)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 17, 2013 (Started Jan 28, 2000)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (jittery feeling)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 21, 2012 (Started Jun 29, 1985)
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EffectivenessModerate (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (shakiness, dizziness)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
90 mcg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
you need to take this medication exactly how its prescribed or you will have reverse affects
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 17, 2012 (Started Nov 17, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
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Side effectsMild (trembling)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I have to use a volumatic spacer to enable me to take this medication as I am unable to use the inhaler on a one puff basis.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jun 6, 2012 (Started Nov 17, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
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Side effectsMild (trembling)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
possibilty of adding a steriod inhaler to ease symptoms query this next time I see the doctor.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
May 2, 2012 (Started Nov 17, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
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Side effectsModerate (trembling)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I take this drug using a spacer device which helps to absord the drug more in my lungs and alvioli.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jun 30, 2012 (Started Jan 01, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (shakiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I got a battery powered portable one that I can take with me if I am out for day or on vacation.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 19, 2011 (Started Oct 26, 2010)
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EffectivenessNone (for bronchitis)
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EffectivenessNone (for asthma)
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Side effectsMild (dry mouth)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.083 g
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Sometimes it didn't work fully but it's recomended to take it at the same time every night
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
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