Question 1

can i use breo long-term?

Accepted Answer

Yes: but as with anything else , one needs to assume that you do not have any risk factor (cardiac rhythm problem etc).

Question 2

how to safely switch from advair diskus to breo ellipta inhaler? currently take advair, no longer working and dr prescribed breo. is it safe to start the breo tomorrow and not use the advair again after today?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do that without concern about any rebound effect because each inhaler contains two ingredients with the same physiologic effects.

Question 3

how long does breo stay in your system after stopping it?

Accepted Answer

Effect?: If you meant the effect of Breo,  it depends on the ingredient. The long-acting bronchodilator should have lost effect by 36 hours but the steroid effect may linger on for about 2 more weeks even it may not be detectable in the blood stream.

Question 4

can i use symbicort and breo the same day?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Not recommended Because BREO and Symbicort are just different versions of the same combinations of two medications .
A corticosteroid ( Cortizone type medication )and a long acting beta agonist. Taking both at the same time will double Dose of both these medications. Follow your doctor’s instructions in general Recommendations take one of these inhalers not both to avoid talking  an excess of both

Question 5

if i stop taking breo will it make my breathing more difficult. i couldn't afford to pay for it.

Accepted Answer

Hard to speculate: The need for or benefit of any medication is based on individual needs. You have not provided any information on why it was prescribed or what your daily symptom pattern or lung function studies are. How this will affect your daily activities is thus unknown.

Question 6

what are the drug interactions between breo and coreg (carvedilol)?

Accepted Answer

Potential: Breo has a long acting beta agonist to dilate your airways. Coreg (carvedilol) is a beta blocker which tends to act against the bronchodilator. With asthma , a cardioselective beta blocker is preferred if absolutely needed . In general, it is better to avoid using a beta blocker unless there is no better substitute.

Question 7

is breo a corticosteroid? and when should you use breo? i use singulair (montelukast). and a nebulizer.

Accepted Answer

Yes: breo is a steroid/long acting bronchodilator combo medication, prescribed for patients who have asthma/COPD. Whether you should use is a clinical decision based on doctor's judgement of your case, usually medications as Breo are prescribed for initial control of moderate or severe uncontrolled asthma symptoms till control is achieved, then changed to other non combo medications

Question 8

if i have been taking breo for 3 weeks with no side effects, can it cause me to be breathless after i use it for about 30 minutes at some time?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes?: Breo is designed to be used one puff per day, at one time.  It should never be used for 30 minutes.  It can cause a condition called paradoxical bronchospasm, which is very dangerous.  The package insert says that if you become very breathless you should use your REGULAR quick relief inhalant and seek medical attention immediately.  It is also possible to have an allergic reaction to Breo.

Question 9

i started breo maintenance inhaler about 3 weeks ago. i was doing fine until i started needing my rescue inhaler several times and nebulizer. does this mean it's not working? how long does it take to start working?

Accepted Answer

: This will depend on what it is being used for.   A Dr who has seen you and your pulmonary function tests can best answer this.   It will start working immediately if you have a problem that responds rapidly.

Question 10

does breo-elipta make someone immunocompromised especially if they have an (unmedicated) autoimmune disorder (sjogren's)?

Accepted Answer

: This medication does have a steroid in it and this medication class can cause immunosuppression. But, when the steroid is inhaled, very little of it is systemically absorbed-most of it acts locally in the lungs themselves. So, inhaled steroids are far less likely to cause immunosuppression than when steroids are taken systemically. This is something you would want to discuss with your doctor.

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How to safely switch from advair diskus to breo ellipta inhaler? currently take advair, no longer working and dr prescribed breo. is it safe to start the breo tomorrow and not use the advair again after today?

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How long does breo stay in your system after stopping it?

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Can i use symbicort and breo the same day?

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If i stop taking breo will it make my breathing more difficult. i couldn't afford to pay for it.

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What are the drug interactions between breo and coreg (carvedilol)?

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Is breo a corticosteroid? and when should you use breo? i use singulair (montelukast). and a nebulizer.

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If i have been taking breo for 3 weeks with no side effects, can it cause me to be breathless after i use it for about 30 minutes at some time?

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I started breo maintenance inhaler about 3 weeks ago. i was doing fine until i started needing my rescue inhaler several times and nebulizer. does this mean it's not working? how long does it take to start working?

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Does breo-elipta make someone immunocompromised especially if they have an (unmedicated) autoimmune disorder (sjogren's)?

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