Trelegy Ellipta

[pussycatwillow]

Diagnosed with late onset asthma recently. Prescribed Fostair 200/6 but suffered terrible cramps., especially at night and when exercising. I know this is associated with potassium levels and therefore increased intake of potassium high fruit and veg, but didn’t help.

Consultant prescribed Montekulast and reduce Fostair to 1 puff twice a day. Big improvement in the cramps but deterioration with the breathlessness and felt incredibly tired.

Consultant changing inhaler to Trelegy Ellipta. Does anyone use this?

Thank you

[Bingo88]

Good morning pussycatwillow. Yes I was put onto Trelegy 92/55/22 Just over a year ago now and no real problems. Just use it 1st thing every morning and the last time I seen my Respiratory nurse my lung function had improved slightly which is good news. Only problem recently is trying to clear my throat. It's as though I can never clear the phlegm. So on tablets to help. I was put on the Trelegy because they found signs of Asthma in my blood test. Hope you do well on this medication and have a good day. Brian

[Headoverheels in reply to Bingo88]

Good morning Bingo88I can also sympathise with you regarding clearing your throat...I am forever doing this ...it is so embarrassing...I must sound a 100 over the phone! All my friends say my voice sounds so week.

Happy Days!

[Bingo88 in reply to Headoverheels]

My voice is not too bad. But I do get some funny looks if I am in the supermarket and trying to clear my throat 😅

[Headoverheels in reply to Bingo88]

Oh my goodness...week! I meant weak! Is this the start of Dementia?

[Bingo88 in reply to Headoverheels]

Certainly hope not

[Headoverheels]

Hi pussycatwillow...I have used Trelegy Ellipta in the past but unfortunately it wasn't strong enough for my type of asthma. I have been on numerous inhalers over the years and seem to have now settled on Relvar Ellipta.

I really can sympathise with you regarding muscle cramps. One of my many inhalers caused it (sorry I can't remember which one!) but the cramping was unbearable during the day & night. It reduced me to tears. So good luck with your new inhaler...keep persevering!

By the way...I have also discovered that white wine causes cramps too. 😫

[pussycatwillow in reply to Headoverheels]

Thank you for your reply. Interesting about the white wine, cramps are worse when I drink it😬

Will have to switch to G &T.

[Headoverheels in reply to pussycatwillow]

Yes definitely...I find G&T's are OK...May be the tonic water ?