14th August 2002
I have your same problem!I am very sensitive to medication.I would not however recommend Foradil or Serevent( the long-acting bronchodilators mentioned).I had an awful reaction to Serevent as well as albuterol.
I have been able to use Xopenex,Unfortunatly its only available in nebulizer form so that can be a problem.Its also very expensive(although the price has gone down here).It comes in 3 strengths I believe.I love xopenex!According to everything I've read Xopenex actually lasts 6-8 hours VS Albuterol's 4-6 hours.
How about Maxair or Bricanyl?I also could tolerate Maxair very well.
I just want to state one more time I wouldn't reccomend Serevent or Foradil because from personal experience if albuterol causes you problems chances are Serevent and Foradil will too.
I have been able to use Xopenex,Unfortunatly its only available in nebulizer form so that can be a problem.Its also very expensive(although the price has gone down here).It comes in 3 strengths I believe.I love xopenex!According to everything I've read Xopenex actually lasts 6-8 hours VS Albuterol's 4-6 hours.
How about Maxair or Bricanyl?I also could tolerate Maxair very well.
I just want to state one more time I wouldn't reccomend Serevent or Foradil because from personal experience if albuterol causes you problems chances are Serevent and Foradil will too.