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Uniphyllin Theophylline tablets

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Hi, has anybody used these tablets, and results please?

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It has been suggested that I start taking them for a month but at the recommended dosage the side effects looks to worse than the benefit they might provide to help me breathe. Just changed from seretide to fortair inhaler and consultant recommended Theophylline if it does not improve my breathing. So I will keep everyone informed of my progress.

Not sure whether this answered your question but I will reluctant to take them.

Hi delboy, I was recommended these tablets when I was first diagnosed but after more tests it was found I was more advanced then they thought so I wouldn't benefit from them, so I can't advise but hopefully somebody can xx Sonia xx

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Thanks Sonia

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Yes I have been on them now for nearly 5 years the 400 mg and I think the pill is great and never had any side affects would not be without them keep mind your supposed to get blood check every 6 months but I have only ever had mine done once but they are brilliant tablets but everybody could be different

Yes, they did help my breathing but I couldn't put up with the increased pulse rate, meant I couldn't relax or get to sleep. Not everyone gets that too badly though, so worth a try for easier breathing I'd say. Rob

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Robin, are these tablets a progression from Seretide? Does it mean that if COPD becomes worse this is the next step? I ask because I have just had Seretide stopped and put onto Fostair which I do find beneficial. Thanks, Juney

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Well in a nutshell the answer is yes, juney, though you may never need it! For example, you could try Spiriva first, which works well for copd. And people with allergic asthma often find Montelukast helpful.

Seretide and Fostair both contain a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator. (As I'm sure you know, they also contain a steroid.) As these drugs are inhaled, the major part reaches your lungs where it's needed, and only a very small amount ends up in your bloodstream, therefore very few side effects.

Uniphyllin tablets contain theophylline, which is a different type of long-acting bronchodilator called a methyl xanthine. It is prescribed for more severe cases of asthma and copd and is often extremely effective, but isn't suitable for everyone and must be used carefully. The drawbacks are: it only comes in tablet or injectable form and has quite a few side effects; it interacts with a number of other medicines; and you would need regular monitoring by your gp and occasional blood tests as it can affect your potassium levels. Hope this helps. Robin

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Thanks Robin. As usual very informative. Now feel a bit more knowledgable about what I am taking. We don't have Consultant in this area and GP's just drive me mad. Thanks again. Best wishes Juney

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Gary56

I'm on 400mg twice a day, no adverse side effects that I'm aware of.

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