Stopping Accuhaler Danger?
Hello. I was given a Seretide acuhaler 50/500 for breathing issues after Covid 4 months ago.
I'm traveling and been taking this every morning and night. It had 60 doses and I'm down to 7 now. To be honest, I don't trust the Thai doctor that gave it to me. My question is, can I stop taking this after one month? I also was given a Ventolin inhaler. Thank you.
Thank you for your question. As you may know, the general indication for a medicine like Seritide is to help you control your asthma. It is the type of medicine that should be taken to prevent you from needing rescue inhalers like Ventolin. So, it is the type of medicine that you should not stop without first consulting with your personal physician. So, it may be a good idea to touch base with your own personal physician to see what he/she has to say. What do you think? John. asthma.net community moderator.
Thanks John.
Thing is, I don't think he's a good doctor, I was hoping someone could share about stopping this medicine after 1 month.
Perhaps I should find another hospital.
Hi CM9f0492, and thanks for your posts. You've brought up a very important concern - one that should be addressed. I concur with my colleague,, who has made an excellent suggestion, based on his explanation of what the medication 'Seretide Accuhaler' is all about.
As a 'controller' type medication, once you are on it for a good period of time (and one month would qualify as a good period of time!), it would not be wise to stop it until you spoke with a physician.
Under a doctor's supervision, the medication may be able to be stopped, while the doctor replaces the medication (with another) to insure your asthma is under good control. This is what John is speaking about in his response to you, above.
If you do not trust the physician who prescribed the medication, you may want to seek out another physician to oversee your care.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)Thank you for the update. Do you feel you are in a good position to find a better doctor? John. asthma.net community moderator.
Thanks Leon. The doctor never explained everything, made an appointment for 3 months and gave medicine for 1 month.
Better to see the doctor again as you suggestHi again, CM9f0492, and thanks for your reply. Based on what you've shared here, I can understand why you don't have the most confidence in the prescribing physician. These type maintenance inhalers require physician supervision when they are first prescribed and used by a patient. I find it difficult to understand what the doctor had in mind when he prescribed only a one-month supply of the drug but doesn't plan to see you for three months!
You may want to reach out to the doctor for additional clarification and guidance.
Please do check back and let us know how this all turns out for you.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
