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I am just curious if anyone else is in this situation, or knows someone who is.
My pulmonary doctor has me on the generic version of Advair, and this has worked really well for managing my asthma.
However, my prescription has recently come up for a refill, and the pharmacy is unable to order the medication. The guy whom I spoke to wasn't sure what the issue was, only that it could be several things related to the Covid-19 pandemic. So his suggestion was to call my doctor, and see if there's another medication she can recommend.
Problem is, most of the asthma medications which would effective are WAY too expensive, and there isn't a generic version for them. I still have some generic Advair left, and I'm also on something from my primary care doctor. But still, it's a frustrating situation.
I'm taking either Proair or Albuterol since January and had some issues getting it filled. Mail-order pharmacy associated with my Part D insurance saying Proair not on my approved list and making me get my doctor to send new RX for Albuterol then telling me that's not on the list either and wanting $50 for one inhaler. Previous month I got it at my local pharmacy (same insurance) for $30. Way to be confusing right?
So I skipped the insurance racket and used goodrx coupon at local pharmacy and got 3 months supply for $50-something.
Real racket going on.
I do not know if Albuterol is at all what you need vs. Advair generic
But check goodrx and see if your local pharmacies carry your RX.
And check with your doctor and ask if they know where you can get it.
If you cannot get it ask your doctor what to do.
I am just curious if anyone else is in this situation, or knows someone who is.
My pulmonary doctor has me on the generic version of Advair, and this has worked really well for managing my asthma.
However, my prescription has recently come up for a refill, and the pharmacy is unable to order the medication. The guy whom I spoke to wasn't sure what the issue was, only that it could be several things related to the Covid-19 pandemic. So his suggestion was to call my doctor, and see if there's another medication she can recommend.
Problem is, most of the asthma medications which would effective are WAY too expensive, and there isn't a generic version for them. I still have some generic Advair left, and I'm also on something from my primary care doctor. But still, it's a frustrating situation.
Those puffers are expensive, I don't buy them.
I have a nebulizer that works great.
Nebulizers are not expensive, I think the machine is only $25.
Fortunately, I've got plenty of Albuterol....I use the liquid solution for the nebulizer, got a prescription for it back in September, and haven't needed to use much of it since.
I definitely do have to call my lung doctor's office, and let her know what the pharmacist had to say, and see what she thinks is best to do. I also do get some prescriptions filled at another pharmacy, so I might try and see if they can get ahold of the generic Advair. (although with their automated phone system, it's really tough to get ahold of the actual pharmacy staff)
Fortunately, I've got plenty of Albuterol....I use the liquid solution for the nebulizer, got a prescription for it back in September, and haven't needed to use much of it since.
I definitely do have to call my lung doctor's office, and let her know what the pharmacist had to say, and see what she thinks is best to do. I also do get some prescriptions filled at another pharmacy, so I might try and see if they can get ahold of the generic Advair. (although with their automated phone system, it's really tough to get ahold of the actual pharmacy staff)
A friend who is challenged with asthma that came on in her later life, is using her inhalers much less since she's taking the powerful antioxidant I've talked about so much in Alt Med and Supplements. I will be updating some info in the Supplements area soon. Good to work on reducing asthma condition, then possibly the less need for the inhaler and the cost and availability concerns.
I am just curious if anyone else is in this situation, or knows someone who is.
My pulmonary doctor has me on the generic version of Advair, and this has worked really well for managing my asthma.
However, my prescription has recently come up for a refill, and the pharmacy is unable to order the medication. The guy whom I spoke to wasn't sure what the issue was, only that it could be several things related to the Covid-19 pandemic. So his suggestion was to call my doctor, and see if there's another medication she can recommend.
Problem is, most of the asthma medications which would effective are WAY too expensive, and there isn't a generic version for them. I still have some generic Advair left, and I'm also on something from my primary care doctor. But still, it's a frustrating situation.
I suffered from severe asthma my entire life. It was bad enough to be hospitalized many times when I was a kid. I started taking 10,000 iu of vitamin D3 every day 10 years ago, and my asthma completely went away. I went off the vitamin D, and sure enough it slowly came back. I have no symptoms at all and no longer have to use an inhaler for 10+years. I am willing to bet it will work for you too. It only costs $20 a year and has many other health benefits unlike an inhaler.
I suffered from severe asthma my entire life. It was bad enough to be hospitalized many times when I was a kid. I started taking 10,000 iu of vitamin D3 every day 10 years ago, and my asthma completely went away. I went off the vitamin D, and sure enough it slowly came back. I have no symptoms at all and no longer have to use an inhaler for 10+years. I am willing to bet it will work for you too. It only costs $20 a year and has many other health benefits unlike an inhaler.
That's wonderful Katie, to be off steroids is major. They are so damaging overall.
Got to thinking about this issue and did some research. There is plenty out there about how optimal Vit D could help people rid themselves of inhalers.
Got to thinking about this issue and did some research. There is plenty out there about how optimal Vit D could help people rid themselves of inhalers.
If so could you point out where in the review the authors mention anything about asthma sufferers being able to “rid themselves of inhalers”?
Vitamin D is not now and has never been an “alternative “ to proper medical management if asthma and none of these ruminations are of any help to the OP
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