fostair inhaler issues

[morgan120]

so i took fostair 100/6 on friday evening and found that i had the usual shakiness and heart racing etc i read it takes 12 hours to come out the system so i havent taken it since but still having some issyes like still feeling headachy tired and unwell heart still feels like its racing so was thinking maybe i took to much in can that have any issues please any help would be great thank you

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I am on fostair 100/6 pump and I use a spacer which cuts that down

[Poobah]

I started Fostair 4 weeks ago (100/6). No racing heart or shaking but horrible headache after each dose. Mine is dry powder.

All OK after about 10 days as headaches subsided.

My asthma nurse explained that Fostair has smaller particles and that may account for the side effects.

I persevered as my asthma improved.

The only meds that get my heart racing is Ventolin in high doses.

I guess we're all different and maybe a change to another inhaler would suit.

[elanaoali]

Hi I use Fostair nexthaler 200/6 2 puffs twice a day. It does give me the shakes in my hands straight after I take it but it wears off quickly. I have been talking it for two years plus.

I mention this side effects to my then consultant said not to worry about it. So I don't.

My advice is go back to your doctors straight away and say you are having these side effects.

I have questions for you.

1. Is this a new inhaler?

2. Do you if so have your old one? If so use that until you see your doctor.

If you can't see your GP ring asthma UK helpline. 0300 222 5800

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[ju-ju-]

I use a spacer. Do you have one? It makes a big difference

[morgan120]

hi so i did use a areochamber which is a spacer so i will say most of the side effects calmed down doctor said my bottom blood preasure number is slightly elvated but my top number was ok but im now finding i have a sore throat some chest pain and some slight tightness in head i havent taken my inhaler as doctor said not to and just to use mt blue inhaler for time being so has anyone ever had these side effects a couple of days after taking fostair

[asthmatic_pilch]

Hi,

I had similar side effects that took a long time to wear off. The shakes were so bad that I could pick anything up or sleep.

I have been given Montelukast tablets instead to be used alongside my old brown inhaler. This has been much better for me.

[morgan120]

itz been five days now since i took the inhaler and i still feel rought and chest is hurting on and off all over my heart rate is high my blood preasure bottom number is elevates still i still feel slightly under the weather dizzyness etc i just wish it wud have worn off by now