Positive Effects of Ventolin Tablets

[Philarv1]

I’m a 70 year old man. Heavy tobacco use for nearly 50 years. Stopped in 2013 and vaping nicotine ever since. Diagnosed with moderate copd (70% spirometer) in 2010 and same this year. Not asthmatic.

Got a lung infection 2 weeks ago and was prescribed an antibiotic with 2mg Ventolin tabs 3 times per day. After the second day the infection much reduced (almost clear phlegm) thanks to the antibiotic but noticed distinct physical and mental side effects, most of them positive.

POSITIVE

* Much more energy and less tiredness.

* Sharper vision

* Enhanced mood

* Minor aches and pain gone

* Clearer and more positive thinking

* Socially more outgoing

* Waking earlier and feeling good

* Improved appetite

NEGATIVE

* Mild insomnia.

* Several mild foot cramps

* Increased resting pulse rate (75) but no increase in blood pressure (125/80)

On the second visit to the dr after 3 days on the meds the first thing she said to me was ‘you’re high, probably the Ventolin’, my reply ‘not high but feeling good’

The best way to describe how I’m feeling now is having an increased sense of general well-being. Cutting out the evening 2mg tab fixed the insomnia but with one in the morning and another mid-afternoon this feeling of well-being remains.

My question is - has anyone else experienced the same effects on Ventolin?

I understand that Ventolin improves blood oxygen levels and that maybe this is the reason for these general improvements.

Whatever the reason I plan to continue with the Ventolin for a while and will post again with any changes.

[Vonnie50]

Positive post. Hopefully someone that has experience of this will come along soon

[Philarv1 in reply to Vonnie50]

Thanks Vonnie50

[Tia4209]

I have not taken Ventolin tabs only the inhaler.

So good to read your post and the positive effect they have had on your wellbeing, long may it continue. Have a good weekend.

[CDPO16]

I have only had ventolin inhaler not the tablets. It's great that you are doing and feeling so well. It's also good that your lung function has stayed stable over the past 10 years. Long may it continue.

[Philarv1]

Thanks everyone. It’s early days but I’ll post updates. So far so good

[Hacienda]

Lovely Positive Post Hun, long may it Continue, Like the others I am on Ventolin inhaler and Steroid Inhalers. Never Heard of Ventolin Tablets. Take Care & carry on being well & happy. Love C. XXX.

[Philarv1 in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you so much for your kind words C 😊

[Kippys]

I bought the Ventolin Tablets in Spain, not used them but still have them. Must give them a try.

So good to hear a positive story 😁

[Philarv1 in reply to Kippys]

Great Kippys. Give them a go.

I thought I was fine before I started the treatment but the changes happen gradually over years so I guess they go unnoticed. The difference is a bit unsettling but welcome all the same.

[Kippys]

I will def try them as soon as i finish my antibiotics 😁

[Philarv1]

👍 I’m on a five day course of antibiotics (one day left) and no adverse reaction taking Ventolin at the same time. Fingers crossed you get some positives.