Why SEREVENT* (Salmeterol xinafoate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of SEREVENT: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.63)
(based on 35 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** SEREVENT
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asthma* | 19 |
| 2 | Emphysema* | 1 |
| 3 | Bronchitis chronic* | 1 |
| 4 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of SEREVENT **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiac flutter | 7 |
| 2 | Muscle spasms | 6 |
| 3 | Palpitations | 4 |
| 4 | Photophobia | 3 |
| 5 | Anxiety | 3 |
| 6 | Wheezing | 3 |
| 7 | Adverse drug reaction | 3 |
| 8 | Chest pain | 2 |
| 9 | Back pain | 2 |
| 10 | Muscular weakness | 2 |
| 11 | Insomnia | 2 |
| 12 | Chest discomfort | 2 |
| 13 | Cough* | 2 |
| 14 | Dizziness* | 2 |
| 15 | Arrhythmia | 2 |
| 16 | Urinary tract infection | 1 |
| 17 | Hepatic congestion | 1 |
| 18 | Headache* | 1 |
| 19 | Adverse event | 1 |
| 20 | 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 SEREVENT
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Salmeterol xinafoate (Serevent accuhaler, Salmeterol, Salmeterol xinafoate, Serevent)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com