QVAR 80 Reviews (BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE)Average Rating: 2.5 (90 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare QVAR 80 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR QVAR 80 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | asthma | I tried switching from Flovent to Qvar and my asthma got much worse. Had to go back to Flovent. I also had dizziness while using Qvar. | F | 40 | 5 days 80 mg 2X day | 8/2/2010 | 5 | asthma | none | My son used to use flovent, but qvar works much better for him. | M | 5 | 6 months | 12/17/2009 | 5 | shortness of breath upon exertion | none | 1-2 puffs per day. A pulmonary function studies test showed that my lung capacity improved significantly after I inhaled the dilating medication, so my Dr put me on this. I am not nearly as out of breath upon exertion as I was, so it works well for me. My muscles still give out too soon though! | M | 56 | 5 months | 10/12/2007 | 5 | chronic asthma & emphysema | So far, I've never had any side effects. My husband did have a mild, brief case of thrush from Qvar when he was taking it for his mild, intermittent asthma. | My pulmonologist advised using a spacer with Qvar, to minimize side effects. I've been taking it regularly since shortly after FDA approved it & have been very pleased with how well it helps keep my lung function optimized. | F | 50 | 6.5 years | 7/10/2007 | 4 | Asthma | Sore throat (like when you are coming down with something) =[ but otherwise really nothing I can pinpoint. | I prefer Asmanex because it does not cause soreness in my throat, BUT it is MUCH more expensive on my insurance, so Qvar is a decent alternative and seems to work essentially as well-- considering it has not caused dysphonia (vocal irritation and changes) like other steriods I've tried, such as Advair and some other generics. | F | 29 | 6 months | 11/15/2006 | 2 | asthma | vertigo, migraine | I had a very scary exprience with this drug after two days. I had never had vertigo or a migraine and suffered both. I have terrible asthma and have for 12 years and tried various medications. This drug helped the asthma but made me otherwise unable to function. I was terrified until the drug ran its course for that dose and I went back to normal. I have dediced to get off all inhaled steriods because I have experienced side effects with all of them; thrush, weight gain, vertigo, migraines. Not worth it so I am giving Intal and cingular regular tabs a try and so far so good. I am still amazed at the effect this drug had on my body and how scared I was. | F | 30 | 2 days | 7/17/2006 | 4 | allergic asthma | none | On Qvar 80, 1 puff/day, (plus Nasarel), I use my Albuterol only occasionally even in Spring and Fall, the heavy allergy seasons for me. I'm very happy with the asthma control/prevention from this inhaler. | F | 59 | 3 years | 6/1/2006 | 4 | Sarcoidosis | I do notice the difference if i miss my medication for a couple of days. I inhale twice a day. And so far no side effects. Very happy, much better then risking bone loss with prednisone. | F | 36 | 8 days | 4/3/2006 | 4 | Asthma Prevention | I have not experienced any side effects from Qvar. The medicine is a very fine mist and does not cause me any throat irritation that Advair and Asthma Twisthaler did. | So far Qvar has been a good medicine in the preventitive treatment of asthma. | M | 36 | 2 years | 1/26/2006 | 4 | Asthma | None. | It really does control my moderate to severe asthma. I can reduce or increase the dose as my peak flow meter shows its readings. | M | 6 months | 12/12/2004 |