Why COMBIVENT* (Albuterol sulfate; ipratropium bromide ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of COMBIVENT: satisfied (average rating score: 3.29)
(based on 14 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** COMBIVENT
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asthma* | 4 |
| 2 | Emphysema* | 1 |
| 3 | Bronchitis* | 1 |
| 4 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of COMBIVENT **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cough* | 8 |
| 2 | Pain | 2 |
| 3 | Increased appetite | 1 |
| 4 | Arthralgia | 1 |
| 5 | Myalgia | 1 |
| 6 | Dry mouth | 1 |
| 7 | Bone pain | 1 |
| 8 | Insomnia | 1 |
| 9 | Muscle spasms | 1 |
| 10 | Muscular weakness | 1 |
| 11 | Irritability | 1 |
| 12 | Pneumonia* | 1 |
| 13 | Hypoaesthesia | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for COMBIVENT
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Albuterol sulfate; ipratropium bromide (Combivent respimat, Combivent, Duoneb)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com