Just been switched to Relvar 184/22

[Arizonasky23]

Morning everyone

Just looking for some advice as i was switched onto Relvar 184/22 last week following an appointment with Specialist .

I was on Symbicort 200/6 but since taking for the last 4 days my Peak Flow has plummeted and got cough and nasal congestion .

Is this just temporary and should i persevere ?

Any comments /advice greatly appreciated

[Alberta56]

Hello, I've been on Relvar Ellipta 92/22 for years. I didn't notice any ill effects when I was switched from my previous inhaler and it seems to suit me. I'm afraid I have no idea how long you should wait to see if it kicks in, but we are all different, so get back to your health team if the trouble persists.

[Arizonasky23 in reply to Alberta56]

Thanks Alberta , fingers crossed

[PaulineHM]

Hi, Not sure I can help you really. About 10 years ago I was on lower dose Relvar lower dose and Incruse, then after about 3 years I was changed to Trelegy. Within a few months the Asthma component of my Asthma COPD came to the fore and I was really unwell for a few months whilst I waited for a referral and appointment to see the consultant. When I did see him he changed my meds there and then to higher dose Relvar 184/22 and Incruse again. Since then these inhalers have remained the same and I still take the higher dose which seems to suit me.

Of course if you are still concerned then I imagine you will go back to the prescriber and report how you are feeling.

I hope things resolve for you soon.

Go well,

Pauline

[HungryHufflepuff]

last year I was switched on to Relvar Ellipta 184/22. I haven’t noticed any more nasal congestion than before, or any more coughing than before, except when I take the inhaler, which always makes me cough. I still haven’t really got the hang of it. It’s the first time I’ve had a powder inhaler. If you’re not feeling any worse then it’s possibly worth persevering with it for a while because some people say it can take a couple of weeks for an inhaler to start taking effect. I can’t say that I feel any better since starting this inhaler but I don’t feel any worse, other than in recent weeks a new thing has started whereby I get breathless getting into bed and it takes a while to recover. I’ve no idea what that’s about or why it’s started. Best wishes to you.