Question 1

would advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) 250/50 (been on it since 2/21/14) cause a nosebleed (gushed but stopped a few minutes later) after a coughing fit? or would it be due to the cold / dry winter? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Advair: A side effect of advair can be nosebleeds. Use saline nasal gel to moisturizer your nostrils.

Question 2

does using the advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) and the singulair tablet cause cold symptoms to be worse?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no medication in advair or singulair (montelukast) which should make "cold" symptoms worse. Actually the singulair (montelukast) should reduce the inncreased mucus and airway narrowing cuased by "colds" and advair should decrease the asthma symptoms caused by "colds.".

Question 3

if my chronic cough subsides completely with inhaled asthma med, does it rule out other causes? or does sinus cough and gerd react to salmeterol too?

Accepted Answer

Likely: A cough which responds COMPLETELY to inhaled asthma medicine is UNLIKELY to be due to other causes, but only a personal evaluation can tell you about YOUR health with CERTAINTY.

Question 4

can cold air cause breathlessness without asthma? it's my trigger but inhalers barely help! (ventolin, plus clenil and serevent (salmeterol) twice a day)

Accepted Answer

Consider other cause: Cold air exposure is a common trigger. Could be undiagnosed/improperly treated asthma or another condition that mimics asthma like vocal cord dysfunction. Would suggest seeing specialist for further workup and evaluation. An allergist would be someone good to talk to.

Question 5

anyone on salmeterol  have side effects from it?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Salmeterol side effects include tremor, fast heart rate, and gitteriness.

Question 6

i don't like addiction of formoterol  does salmeterol have less addictive properties?

Accepted Answer

Similar: Both formoterol and salmeterol are long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (laba), which have similar side effect profiles, including cardiac and central nervous system stimulation. Neither one should have any serious addictive potentials when used for asthma/copd control. But as either one can act as a central nervous system stimulant, there is certainly a potential for addiction and misuse.

Question 7

is salmeterol classified as a steroid?

Accepted Answer

Beta agonist: Hello,  Salmeterol is a beta agonist(like  albuterol) inhaler.
It has a longer half life than albuterol. Now it may be combined with inhaled steroids but can be used alone.
It is NOT classified as a steroid.
It's most useful for asthma  and COPD.
Best of health to you.

Question 8

does fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus have to be discarded 1 month after opening the foil pouch? i still have over 50 doses left and it is due to be discarded in 2 weeks. i know i will not use the 50 doses in 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately, the instruction is discard 30 days after first use, likely due to loss of effectiveness after the foil has been opened. What's a waste, isn't it? Take care.

Question 9

what are the most common side effects of salmeterol (serevent)?

Accepted Answer

Generally tolerated: Salmeterol is a long acting beta agonist (laba). Side effects of jitteriness, increased heart rate and tremor can occur. Also consider the "black box warning" of increase severe asthma attaches and asthma associated deaths. Many asthma specialists question the validity of the "black box" warnings due to shortcomings of the study and the overall almost 50% drop in asthma deaths since combo release.

Question 10

how long for serevent (salmeterol) inhaler to leave your system?

Accepted Answer

Half life : This drug is completely gone from your system in under 72 hours.

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Would advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) 250/50 (been on it since 2/21/14) cause a nosebleed (gushed but stopped a few minutes later) after a coughing fit? or would it be due to the cold / dry winter? should i be worried?

A member asked:

Does using the advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) and the singulair tablet cause cold symptoms to be worse?

A member asked:

If my chronic cough subsides completely with inhaled asthma med, does it rule out other causes? or does sinus cough and gerd react to salmeterol too?

A member asked:

Can cold air cause breathlessness without asthma? it's my trigger but inhalers barely help! (ventolin, plus clenil and serevent (salmeterol) twice a day)

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Anyone on salmeterol have side effects from it?

A member asked:

I don't like addiction of formoterol does salmeterol have less addictive properties?

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Is salmeterol classified as a steroid?

A member asked:

Does fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus have to be discarded 1 month after opening the foil pouch? i still have over 50 doses left and it is due to be discarded in 2 weeks. i know i will not use the 50 doses in 2 weeks?

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What are the most common side effects of salmeterol (serevent)?

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How long for serevent (salmeterol) inhaler to leave your system?

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