luforbec

[Pontyp]

I have recently been put on Luforbec after using Fostair without any problems…I have experienced headaches, some dizziness and a dry thick throat feeling and basically not feeling well!…The only difference I can see in the ingredients/make up is ‘Maleic acid is used in Luforbec instead of Hydrochloric acid in Fostair…Something is not right, I did not expect these effects with a change of inhaler, - looking further, apparently these are potential side effects of Luforbec!…At the moment I am arranging another appointment with the Asthma nurse and will update here!….As explained, I never had a problem with Fostair and note that Luforbec is being manufactured in India to save the NHS cost,,,,,,

[Malexm]

they put me on this when I was originally put on fostair. The GP prescribed the generic drug not specifically Fostair. It was awful, coated my throat and made me cough so I could never actually inhale it. I had to ask the GP to prescribe Fostair specifically, not just the generic drug. Had no problems since.

[Poorolddear in reply to Malexm]

Same here, violent coughing fit as soon as first puff hit my throat (and that was with a spacer - heaven only knows what it would have done if I'd inhaled it directly). Glad you were able to get your GP to actually take notice of you and put you back on Fostair.

[Poorolddear]

You are not alone! I had very much the same reactions to Luforbec, but fortunately the staff at the (independent) pharmacy where I collect my medication are very approachable and on explaining my issues they now provide Fostair. No problems since. This is all about money as Luforbec is considerably cheaper than Fostair so if you are collecting meds from the GP pharmacy you are unlikely to get very far....

[Pontyp]

Update to my original post above about Luforbec!…After experiencing side effects from being put on Luforbec, I have been put back on Fostair by the Asthma nurse,, as said there is a difference in the acids added to the 2 inhalers, - Hydrochloric acid in Fostair and Maelic acid in Luforbec, if this helps anyone with a similar experience of being switched..

[Redrose04 in reply to Pontyp]

Hi did you have dizziness with luferbec as I am feeling dizzy all the time

[Pontyp in reply to Redrose04]

I experienced a problem with focusing/eyes whilst driving, as previously said, never had a problem with Fostair,, - it is basically a cost saving exercise by the NHS, they source Luforbec from India because it is cheaper although they say it is the same as Fostair, there is a difference with one of the added acids, - to me, it is not quite the same, hence the experienced side effects!…..

[Redrose04 in reply to Pontyp]

Yes it’s horrid only been like this for 3 weeks and feel u well and shaky I’m going to speak to the go tomorrow to get back on fostair and see if they will let me have it again

[Jammmydodger352 in reply to Redrose04]

I have recently been put on Luforbec and have since had problem with eyes focusing and feeling of dizziness.