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Heared formoterol increases riskof death.my rota caps contains it 6mcg along with fluticasone.i use 2 rotacaps daily to treat asthma.should i avoid it?

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Safe if used right: Used alone, the brochodilator portion was often used too frequently & associated with treatment delay when things got out of hand.It was pulled from the market for this reason.The combo med is a good maintenance med when used as directed.Your dosing sounds right for an adult. Share any concerns with your pcp when you next go in.

Answered 8/26/2012

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If possible: It is a balance between your asthma being well-controlled versus risks of medications. Uncontrolled asthma poses risk of death as well. If you can do well without it, by all means avoid it.

Answered 6/30/2021

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