Seretide and me.

[ptliverpool]

I was asking only a few days ago how people got on with Seretide as I had just been prescribed it by my consultant.I was having a few little problems and wondered if others had experienced the same.

Well !! yesterday my little problems became quite serious so I rang the helpline who told me to go to my Doctor. My Doctor sent for an Ambulance and I spent the night in Hospital.

My breathing was eratic my blood presure was very high I had severe palpitations and my heart was racing. My Doctor suspected Angina or even a heart attack (I have never suffered with my heart before)

After numerous test and a calm environment ( as much as you can in hospital) The Hospital Doctor says it was a reaction to the inhaler and has told me to go back to the one I have been happy on for months. I really don't know why the consultant changed it anyway, I will ask him on my next visit.

[Steph57]

That's awful. Hope your feeling better now. Make sure you bring it up to your consultant. X

[ptliverpool]

Thanks Steph

I am feeling a bit better now, taking some time off work the Doc says it will take a few days to get the drug out of my system. I am really funny with drugs, the Symbicort did'nt agree with me either. xx

[Steph57]

If my doctor or my consultant ever want to change my meds I always ask why. Good your feeling better. X

[Hidden]

I don't use seretide but that is a very bad reaction to put you in hospital. So glad you rang the helpline and doctor. Some meds just don't suit everyone. Take good care and hope you are soon recovered.

Best wishes BC

[ptliverpool in reply to Hidden]

Thanks BlakeyC feeling much better now. I know some people are happy with Seretide I just thought I would warn people that there MAY be side effects.

[cofdrop-UK]

Oh my goodness what a horrid experience. I had the same happen earlier this year with nebbed colomycin - it's quite scary.

Hope this settles down now you have stopped the meds and you feel much better.

love cx

[ptliverpool in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thanks Cofdrop, getting there.

[knitter]

Gosh...I am so glad you rang the helpline ....I know symbicort gave me palpitations and serevent bronchospasm.

I still haven't tried my new FOSTAIR ...still got my Clenil

Everyone reacts differently to different medications.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

[ptliverpool in reply to knitter]

I'm glad I rang too even though you have to wait for them to ring back. I am back to my Clenil now and hope that I will get back to the way I was before all this.

[Toci]

I could not use Seretide or Symbicort.

[ptliverpool in reply to Toci]

You must have the same tolerance level as me then. If you don't mind for future reference what do you use? just in case I have to change at some time.

[cofdrop-UK in reply to ptliverpool]

I am intolerant to many abs and inhalers too, including the above two. My consultant put me on Terbutaline (bronchodilator) and Ciclisonide (a steroid which apparently only activates once it hits the lungs). I'm fine with both. cx

[Toci in reply to ptliverpool]

I used Spiriva for years but then had problems. I now use the new Eklira Genuair 322micrograms, twice a day. Not great, but better than nothing.

[Hidden in reply to Toci]

I only use Sprivia. All of the others cause me too many problems, worse really than what they are trying to do to help me.

[tomc]

Glad to hear you are getting over it.

I am on Seretide, the worst I seem to get with it is mouth thrush, throat goes very red even using a spacer.

Take care.

Tom.

[ptliverpool in reply to tomc]

My throat was getting very irritated and my voise was going too and I used a spacer.

[tomc in reply to ptliverpool]

It seems to be a common side affect, I also suffer from reflux which affects your throat also.

I am due for re-assement with the hospital in may so I will talk to the specialist then and see what he thinks as I have been on Seretide for seven year.

Hope you get on better with your change of script.

Tom.

[out-for-lunch in reply to tomc]

you're meant to gargle & rinse a couple of times after inhaling Seretide ..... that should sort out the thrush/sore throat issues.

[tomc in reply to out-for-lunch]

I know, But whisky mouth wash affects vision and balance.

Tom.

[misslolapots123 in reply to out-for-lunch]

Also take a large spoon of greek full fat yogurt after a gargle,I'm new to this forum So hello I am Lola.

[ptliverpool in reply to misslolapots123]

Hi Lola, Welcome to the forum, I have not heard of that one before, will give it a try.

[misslolapots123 in reply to ptliverpool]

I have been on Seretide 250 for some years and have never had problems.Also it's good to take probiotics (good bugs) after antibiotics.Take a look on some of the healthy living sites. Be well Lola.

[longlungs]

Crikey ! ptliverpool what a worrying night for you! So glad your feeling a bit better and it wasnt your heart.Definitely take it easy for a while. Janexx

[ptliverpool]

Thanks Jane I'm glad it wasn't my heart too. It's enough to worry about your lungs without anything else.

I know lots of people on here have multiple health problems and I really don't know how they cope.

You are all such caring people. Thank you xxxxx

[SillyYak]

Hi I was told in had asthma after tests following a bad chest infection. It was odd as I have never had breathing or coughing reactions before. I had a similar reaction to you last night from 6puffs of my ventolin. Scary and tiring as I only slept 3 hrs. Saw gp this morning. Prescribed steroid tablets and have an appointment with the asthma nurse trmrw. Is there a spray that doesn't cause these reactions? My clemil also also makes me cough so he said he may change that. I'm scared to use any now. I can't pinpoint any trigger patterns either. So odd. Myspirometer levels are highest in morning but lowest at night. Which he said isn't an asthma pattern. But had no time to explain. Any tips? PS still under 40yrs old. My dad has copd.

[ptliverpool]

Just goes to show doesn't it we are all so different. I think it is unusual to get this reaction with ventolin. I'm still in the experimental stage so sorry no tips from me (Best on Clenil at the moment) Cofdrop seemed to be on something different though so maybe she will be along in a bit with some tips for you. we can only keep trying until we find meds that suit us it seems.

[helingmic]

What a terrible reaction you had. I hope it's recorded by the doc, as you can't have this again.

I take Seretide Accuhaler 500. I used to take a double dose. The nurse told me that I should talk to the doctor about reducing it. This has happened. Only take it one puff twice a day, instead of 2 puffs twice a day. Feel fine with it. sorry about this horrid experience. Hope you get a happier time with ye old puffer!

[ptliverpool]

Thanks for your concern. My husband says I am the old puffer.

I am a firm believer in not taking more medication than you absolutely have to. I started out with 2 puffs of my old inhaler twice daily but then found I am fine with 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening. I will ask if I can try and reduce the morning one next time I see someone who knows. Keep well PT x

[misslolapots123]

Ask to try the Salamol inhaler much better than Ventolin.Lola.

[Jake364]

Yeah I know how you feel drugs don't agree with me either I hope your feeling better

[Snook]

I also have side affects after taking my Seretide 250 shortness of breath for about an hour after taking it.

[ptliverpool in reply to Snook]

Maybe you need to mention this next time you see your Doctor/resparotory nurse or consultant,they may give you something better. I am now on Serevia and up till now fewer problems than anything else. The consultant said that my Clenil was not good for my problems as it was designed for Asthma sufferers and I have not got Asthma. 3 weeks of Serevia and Salamol keeping my fingers crossed it does the trick.