Duoresp
After developing a Psuedomonas infection, I have been prescribed Ciprofloxacin..so strong a drug and already hae a muscle cramping spasm..
Developing such a hoarse voice with DuoResp, despite rinsing with water after inhalation, not keen to continue and prefer my regular turbohalers of Oxis and Budesonide.
Your thoughts folks?
Hi.
Welcome to our asthma community. Sorry that you are experiencing side effects to the medications that your doctor has prescribed for you. There are different things that may cause a harsh voice when you have asthma. One potential cause is thrush, which is a side effect to two of the medications that you mentioned here (DuoResp and Budesonide). Your doctor can help you determine if this is the cause and can prescribe a treatment for it. Once treated, this may allow you to stay on your current inhaler. Or your doctor may agree that it is a good idea to switch back to your "regular turbohalers." Your doctor should also be notified of the "muscle cramping spasms" that you are experiencing for further guidance regarding this as well. What do you think? John. asthma.net community moderator Hi John, yes the duoresp was not suitable for me, and I am now back on my "hero" drugs, Oxis and Budesonide. Feeling much more relaxed and looking forward to getting well
Hi
- like my good colleague, , I would like to welcome you too. I see you are a new member here, having joined yesterday, very early in the morning. We are glad to see you already engaging with the community through this, your first post.
I have read John's response to you and concur with his remarks.
I also have something to contribute. Since you are having some type of reaction to the Ciprofloxacin (the cramping), I would urge you to speak with your physician (probably sooner rather than later). The reason is there are any number of alternative antibiotics that can be used to treat the infection. You should be able to treat the microorganism (Pseudomonas), and not struggle with the side effects. I am sure your physician would want to know, too.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)hello, kind thanks for your friendly message. I spoke to my Respiratory Nurse and she considers the leg cramp could be an isolated event, so I sincerely hope that is the case. I still worry about the high dose of ciprofloxacin at 1500mcg daily, but since relaying my condition I now have a letter confirming that Staph Aurea is also present...would alternative drugs be available in the UK?
- Hello there, I'm puzzled. This is the first coms I have typed up today, hope someone is not using my profile Hi again, CM8603136 - great to hear from you again! I can assure you all profile information here on our asthma.net platform is secure. It is not possible for anyone else to be using your profile or your screen name.
In addition, the explanation you gave (below), to my good colleague,, is very clear now.
Thanks,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
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