Qvar 80 (beclomethasone dipropionate) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Qvar 80 (beclomethasone dipropionate)
The medication betamethosone dipropionate is extremely effective. Used press and breathe inhaler for 10 years in UK. The Redihaler device is flawed
The device is seriously flawed and malfunctions after a varying number of actuations. Had 4 faulty devices. Each time had a flare up and deterioration in my asthma. Last time inhaler dispensed AFTER closure of cover. I required urgent medical treatment-Nebulizer prednisone and change of type of medication (Symbicort) to regain asthma control.The medication is effective. The device is seriously flawed and malfunctions after a varying number of actuations. Had 4 faulty devices. Each time had a flare up and deterioration in my asthma. Last time inhaler dispensed AFTER closure of cover. I required urgent medical treatment-Nebulizer prednisone and change of type of medication (Symbicort) to regain asthma control.Asthma control absolutely depends on continuous and uninterrupted use of the preventer medication. Patents on Redihaler serve to delay generic competition and is of financial interest. By continuing to produce Redihaler rather than revert to previous 'press and breathe' inhaler Teva is jeopardizing patient safety. It is horrifying and reprehensible that a defective device is still being produced and marketed by the manufacturer and maintains FDA approval.I have reported to the FDA and filed a voluntary report online called MEDWATCH. Please do the same. Does anyone know of any litigation about this flawed device?
Extreme insomnia for 48 hours straight. I literally could not sleep or rest whatsoever this medication put me into extreme insomnia. I even tried a sleeping pill and nothing but quitting this drug enabled sleep. This is a bad drug.
Asthma symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, wheezing) worsened. Insomnia (the last night I took it, I was awake the entire night), anxiety, increased heart rate and pounding heart, loss of appetite, food tasted differently and was very bland, extreme weakness, changed sense of smell (kept smelling weird, rotten type smell).
I couldn't even try to sleep or relax in a recliner, because I would start coughing immediately if I didn't stay completely sitting up. Because of the extreme weakness, worsened breathing problems and loss of appetite, I thought I had developed pneumonia, but my x-rays were fine. Symptoms started improving the day after disconuing QVAR.
Really effective on controlling my asthma symptoms. I'm glad my doctor recommended
my 5 year old son Developed severe anxiety depression aggression nightmares frequent melt downs completely changed my sweet happy funny boy into a crazed depressed little boy AWFUL DO. NOT GIVE THIS MEDICATION TO YOUR CHILD he has been off it for 5 days and I am seeing such an improvement in his personality thank god my happy little boy is back
DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN!!!! If you must please pay close attention to any personality changes
First few days were great. I noticed an almost instant improvement in my ability to breathe. No more tightness in my chest. By day 4 tightness was coming back, but I've developed a consistent headache and extreme agitation that causes me to tremble. I have to stop taking it. These side effects are awful, and not an even trade of symptoms. :(
It takes this medicine time to show side effects. Give it a good chance before you throw it out. But listen to your body.
Keeps airways open, dramatically reduced need for albuterol inhaler.
I feel pain in my throat and unable to swallow food naturally without chocking ever since I started Qvar. It feels like any small pieces of food particles go to my nasal cavity instead of esophagus
Pulmonary fibrosis, inflamation
I was doing 4 puffs twice a day and had immediate side effects, couldn’t breathe well, more wheezing, I felt extremely lethargic almost like somebody drugged me. I got a bad yeast infection in my mouth, I feel achy, along with musclepain, fatigue, headaches, very nauseous.I had to take my rescue inhaler each time I did this medication, the rescue in Hailer quit working.
I had to take my rescue inhaler each time I did this medication, the rescue inhaler quit working. I would never recommend this medication and I will never be taking this medication again.
I am not wheezing and getting out of breath all the time. QVAR 80 has worked wonders for me.
Tongue and throat pain even when rinsing and brushing teeth after. Hurts to talk.
Gave me pneumonia. Don't know why an allergist would prescribe it for an asthmatic
Stay away from this drug if you have asthma
It caused me to have severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and eventually for second time I realized it altered my antidepressant medication and I became very depressed. I was told by my doctor it was ok and wouldn't cause a problem. Not!
I have been taking various inhaled corticosteriods for 12 years to prevent scar tissue in my trachea from growing (from intubation trauma) and I have not had side effects from them. I was nervous about using it while pregnant, but I had 2 healthy pregnancies with normal birth weight babies. I do always rinse my mouth out after using the inhaler.
Muscle and joint pain, rash and persistent cough
I thought I had to take it, missed my drs. appts and then found out it wasn't meant to be permanent:(
slight short cough for 4 months
this did not do anything to help my cough, not even sure I have asthma, I think it's a cough from allergies, but drs only spend 15-20 min with you...decided to taper off of qvar, that's when I started having stomach problems; severe bloating & nausea since my last dose, can hardly eat.
carefully consider if you need this as getting off of it, even after a short time, is not fun.
Laryngitis that I still have after being off it almost 3 weeks. Vocal cords feel swollen. Terrible medication.
Taking 3 yrs for COPD. Almost died before this medication. Started (after a Predisone treatment) with 4 a day about 3-4 months then 3 a day for a month, then two a day for one month, then one a day, which I'm still taking 3 yrs later... no breathing problems since starting QVAR80.
Major nonstop headaches daily and dizziness
Ive been taking QVAR for the last two weeks and have noticed an increase in headache pain and dizziness. It would happen daily with no relief even with pain meds. The only change in my life was I started using the QVAR. Ive stopped the medication as of yesterday.
Every day I took this inhaler, I found it harder and harder to breathe. I felt like I had a heavy weight on my chest. I quit after 7 days. This is not a cure. It says on a medical website that it suppresses your immune system. Now I have an ear infection to be treated for. I would recommend changing your diet for a real cure. It has to do with inflammation.
Read 'The Allergy & Asthma Cure' by Fred Pescatore. Makes more sense.
QVAR 80 (BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE): Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to prevent breathing problems (attacks of wheezing/shortness of breath). It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve an asthma attack. If an attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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