Aching lungs after starting on relvar Ellipta, is this common?

[Martyob]

Just started 2 weeks ago. Was on Seretide

[Poobah]

Both contain the same steroid and a different long acting bronchidilator. Have you checked the patient leaflet that came with the inhaler? I suspect you'll find it's a listed side effect, if it continues then talk to your doctor as they will change your medication if necessary.

[Martyob in reply to Poobah]

Thank you for your reply. The common side effect seem much more extreme on leaflet than the Seretide. I might just go back on it until this pandemic is over. GP is up to her eyes. Don't want to bother them.

I am generally very well.

Thanks again

[thyroidx100]

I had the same but arrived in hospital and doctors said nothing to do with asthmatic. UK.

But found water in my body infection

[Martyob in reply to thyroidx100]

Thanks thyroid x100. . What do you mean by water in my body infection. 🤔

[Emer1000]

I changed from Sweeties 250 (4 puffs morning and 4 puffs night) which left my asthma very badly controlled to Relvar Elliott 92/22 and my breathing is perfect

.... no coughing at all. I didn't have any settling in period, hence definitely wise to talk to your doctor for follow up. I take mine at 8pm to give it time to work before I lie down. Best of luck, hope everything settles.

[Martyob in reply to Emer1000]

Thanks Emer. My cough has completely dried up also so Maybe I just need to stick it out I'll start taking it in the evening also.

[Statch]

Got moved from fostair 200 to relvar ellipta 184/22 as was struggling with chest pain on fostair but get none on the relvar no setting in period worked from day 1 like a dream

[Martyob in reply to Statch]

Hi Starch, thanks. Mayb it's a settling in period. I I'll give it another couple of weeks.