Trimbow not working

[bobbyfloyd]

I am finding Trimbow is not working for me, chest very tight and trouble breathing, waiting for a phone call from specialist tomorrow, could be an infection or trimbow not working so am in a quandary now, any advice please, and is there anything else i can try, thank you.

[Troilus]

Hi Bobby,

I was advised to stay on Fostair 200/6 rather than move onto Trimbow as Trimbow contains less steroid than the Fostair 200/6.

[Hidden]

Hi there, I use an inhaler called Rellvar Ellipta, works so well for me, tried fostair but couldn’t get on with it.

Best of luck.

[peege]

Have you tried it for a good 2-3 weeks? They often take that long to work for a person, they're not immediate. Check the leaflet to see how long you need to persevere. All the best, P

[JJ_7]

I was trialed on Trimbow for 4 weeks. It was not nearly as effective as Fostair with Braltus inhaler. My GP switched me back to Fostair/Braltus and I began breathing easier. It was a similar experience with one member of my Pul Rehab group. I think Health Professionals are pushing Trimbow because it is less expensive than having 2 medications. It is worth asking for a trial on alternative medication.

[Suzie42]

Trimbow takes at least 2 weeks to work I was told last year when I switched in fact it was about 4 weeks when I really noticed a difference

[_9carole]

I was told to go on Trimbow. Didn't agreed with me. Went back to my Fostair inhaler. Which is alot better.

[Mons]

I have a couple of friends who swear by Fostair. Unfortunately it didn’t work for me so I was changed to another inhaler, Duoresp Spiromax . They can take a couple of weeks or more to be fully efffective so I am waiting to see if it kicks in properly. Not everything works for everybody unfortunately but there is one out there for everyone. Good luck finding one that suits you.