Is Advair ok if you are taking albuteral and flovent?
I'm thinking of asking my dr to add something to the 2 inhalers (albuterol and Flovent) because those alone don't do enough is this a good idea? (I'm going to be asking the dr obviously but my appointment isn't for a while so I felt like finding out here).
Hi, and thanks for your question - it's a good one! You may be aware we cannot provided medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), but your concern certainly warrants a reply.
The interactions between medications is a good topic to discuss with your prescribing physician. Since you mentioned you are not scheduled to see the doctor for some time, you may also consider discussing this with your dispensing pharmacist. The pharmacist may be able to provide you with some insight for your concern about adding Advair to what you are already taking (Albuterol and Flovent), prior to your visit with the doctor.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)But Don't I need a prescription for Advair from the doctor?
Hi - good to 'see' you here again! I see my colleague,, has also chimed in here with his suggestions and perspective on this issue. I agree with his comment as well!
To answer your concern from earlier today - the answer is 'yes' - Advair can be used only with a prescription from one's physician. My suggestion to speak with a pharmacist was merely to secure the pharmacist's opinion about adding Advair to what you are already using (Albuterol and Flovent). Pharmacists are tremendous resources regarding all types of pharmaceuticals. Whether you speak with your pharmacist and/ or your physician, the idea is to answer your concern by two professionals. If it is decided that Advair would be a good medication for you to use, you would then need a prescription to get started.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
Hi. I see you received an excellent response from Leon. And I would agree with him 100%. Trying a combination inhaler like Advair would be the next logical step up for you. It's always a good idea to make such suggestions to your doctor and see where it goes. In fact, that's exactly how I got started on Advair many years ago. It is a very nice medicine for me, and hopefully, it will work great for you too. There are also similar medicines to Advair, such as Symbicort, Dulera, and Breo. I have tried them all from time to time. And they all seem to work well for me. Which one I use depends on which one my insurance will cover. So, good idea! I think. Will you keep us posted on what your doctor says? John. asthma.net community moderator
