Question 1

does dulera (formoterol and mometasone) have albuteral in this medication ?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a combination of a steroid and a long-acting beta agonist (fomoterol).  Albuterol is a short-acting beta agonist.

Question 2

i'd like to know the difference between quvar and dulera (formoterol and mometasone) - specifically if one is stronger and worse to be on for a long time.

Accepted Answer

ICS vs ICS/LABA: QVar is an inhaled cortisone (ICS)which helps to reduce airway inflammation. It is supposed to have a smaller particle size to reach the more distant airways in the lung.  Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) is another ICS but combined with a long acting bronchodilator (LABA)- the latter has a black box warning about risk for asthma deaths. However the ICS/LABA more effective and the black box warning mostly disproved.

Question 3

was on advair 250/50 got sample of dulera (formoterol and mometasone) 100/5 2 puffs 2x a day. need to buy now can i buy the 200mcg/5mcg and take 1 puff 2xday?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If your symptoms and pulmonary functions continue to be well controlled at the one spray twice daily dose, you may be able to use less medication.  You need to watch for increased symptoms and any decrease in your health status.  Contact your doctor if you are not doing well.

Question 4

insurance won't cover advair, i'm on on dulera (formoterol and mometasone) due to only one insurance will cover without a fit, but not helping how can i get my advair back?

Accepted Answer

See details: Have your doctor appeal the decision, find out if he/she can get samples for you or pay for it yourself.

Question 5

been coughing its really deep when lay down on my side is that normal? i take adviar 250/50 should i go higher or switch back to dulera (formoterol and mometasone) it worked goo

Accepted Answer

Not normal: There is study showing that the size of the medicine mist can reach further into the lung with Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) than advair. Thus it is reasonable to try switching back for a couple of weeks and see if this may do the trick. If not helpful, then you should really check with your doctor regarding modifying your medication program.

Question 6

i've been on dulera (formoterol and mometasone) sample for about a month now .i just ran out of dulera (formoterol and mometasone) today.what do i do ?i can't purchase dulera (formoterol and mometasone) until saturday ?do i use qvar??

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: Yes, you can in the mean while.

Question 7

do dulera and xopenex (levalbuterol) have the same ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Different: They are completely different medications, Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) is  a combination inhaler containing both an inhaled steroid and long acting bronchodilator, while xopenx has a short-acting bronchodilator.

Question 8

ok how long does it take for dulera (formoterol and mometasone) to work?

Accepted Answer

Dulera (formoterol and mometasone): Is not meant to work to alleviate  symptoms. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine which takes time to take effect and a long acting bronchodilator which is not used to open up the airways fully, just low level so the rescue medicine can take effect faster. You still need your bronchodilator. Reconsider changing Lisinopril to arb if you have chronic cough. Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) will work but not noticeably.

Question 9

should a 4 year old use dulera (formoterol and mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

No: Not supposed to be used under the age of 12 years old.

Question 10

i'm wondering are dulera (formoterol and mometasone) and qvar the same thing?

Accepted Answer

No: Qvar is a single agent inhaled steroid while dulera (formoterol and mometasone) is a combination steroid with long acting bronchodialator.

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A member asked:

Does dulera (formoterol and mometasone) have albuteral in this medication ?

A member asked:

I'd like to know the difference between quvar and dulera (formoterol and mometasone) - specifically if one is stronger and worse to be on for a long time.

A member asked:

Was on advair 250/50 got sample of dulera (formoterol and mometasone) 100/5 2 puffs 2x a day. need to buy now can i buy the 200mcg/5mcg and take 1 puff 2xday?

A member asked:

Insurance won't cover advair, i'm on on dulera (formoterol and mometasone) due to only one insurance will cover without a fit, but not helping how can i get my advair back?

A member asked:

Been coughing its really deep when lay down on my side is that normal? i take adviar 250/50 should i go higher or switch back to dulera (formoterol and mometasone) it worked goo

A member asked:

I've been on dulera (formoterol and mometasone) sample for about a month now .i just ran out of dulera (formoterol and mometasone) today.what do i do ?i can't purchase dulera (formoterol and mometasone) until saturday ?do i use qvar??

A member asked:

Do dulera and xopenex (levalbuterol) have the same ingredients?

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Ok how long does it take for dulera (formoterol and mometasone) to work?

A member asked:

Should a 4 year old use dulera (formoterol and mometasone)?

A member asked:

I'm wondering are dulera (formoterol and mometasone) and qvar the same thing?

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