Trimbow inhaler

[H-the-99]

I have recently been put onTrimbow inhaler by my doctor. I would be interested in knowing what other members experience has been using Trimbow. Also how long does it before it takes effect.

look forward to your replies 😊

[Osha]

Good morning H. I’ve been on trimbow for about a year now. To be honest I can’t see any difference

[H-the-99 in reply to Osha]

Hi OSHA, thankyou for your reply. I was previously on Spiolto Respimat which I found quite good. My doctor has now placed me onto Trimbow, I have only been using it for a couple of days and to be honest it doesn’t seem to be as effective as Spiolto at this point of time. Maybe it will take a few more days of use before I feel any benefit. Can you let me know your experience with Trimbow.

Cheers.

[peege in reply to H-the-99]

It may take up to 3 weeks to completely take effect, sorry I haven't tried trimbow however, if you write it in the search bar you'll see previous posts and replies about it. Also lots of information on the leaflet. Good luck with it. P

[knitter in reply to H-the-99]

My respiratory nurse suggested I try it as I have asthma and COPD but after a few days my peak flow went down .

I consulted my pharmacist as it was a Saturday , and she told me to contact the nurse on Monday . The Nurse thought I might have an exacerbation so stop Trimbow for a while , then go back to it . She listened to my concerns , I decided to stick with my 2 inhalers for now.

Other people do well on it

[Poppins23]

I’d also be interested to know how others have got on with it. My respiratory nurse keeps pushing it but I’m reluctant to change.

[Theweehighlander1]

matin va

hi , i was on trimbow 87/5/9/ for ages , dident do nothing for me . then just after Christmas i was put on trim bow 172/5/9 thank god i haven't had an attack of any kind since then a good two months now .i find it easer to walk with my push thing now . and i had a couple of beers the other night , felt ok next morning ,well the next afternoon .

[Suzie42]

I've been using Trimbow for nearly 3 years. I was told it takes at least 3 weeks to start working. It has been a game changer for me, my peak flow going to a normal reading. The first time for 5 years, so yes it's worked for me and the only inhaler I need now.

[H-the-99 in reply to Suzie42]

Thanks for your reply Suzie, what you have described in your experience with Trimbow has given me a lot more confidence to use this inhaler.

[Suzie42 in reply to H-the-99]

Yes give it a good go. We are all different and although I'm good with it others cannot get on with it at all, but lije i said it takes a few weeks to take effect. I really hope it helps you

[October1961 in reply to Suzie42]

Hi there Suzie ,I have been on trimbo for ages years now and I am the same as you , sometimes a get chest infections and need antibiotics but my peak flow is about 92-97 which is very good considering a few years ago I struggled to get to 90, mind you I had a lung reduction and that was marvellous I could breath so well but then two months after my lung that was operated collapsed,which sent me back to square one. But I have noticed that my peak flow is much higher than a few years ago.

[Danielmystar]

Hi ive been on Trimbow for nearly 7 years and it has made a big differance to me it's worth giving it a try I'd be lost without it .

[Olivia-Dre-123]

Good morning I was put on Trimbow last year I find I do cope with it but still get breathless at times.

[Michaela1965]

I’ve been in Trimbow, but the higher dose for about 9 months and find it a lot better than the Seretide I took before. I have asthma, bronchiectasis and ABPA so did get very breathless and although I still do it is better maintained

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Michaela1965]

I'm on 87/5/9mcg xx

[Michaela1965 in reply to Olivia-Dre-123]

maybe you need the higher dose? But we all reacted differently obviously ☺️

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Michaela1965]

I have 2 puffs at morning and 2 puffs at night plus my carbocistene 3 times daily ans my salbutamol reliever I thought that would be enough.

[Tiggertheterrier]

Hi. It didn't work for me. My night time symptoms returned and my cough got worse. But we are all different, some inhalers work fir some folk, but not for others.

[Scallyalley]

Hi, I'm new here, I read the site each day but this is my first time posting!I've been on trimbow for 2 weeks, after trying others, for me it worked within a couple of days. My cough has been better, particularly at night. I'm not as breathless, especially when going upstairs and my wheezing has disappeared. I have COPD.

I hope you get some relief from it soon.

[H-the-99 in reply to Scallyalley]

Thanks for your reply regarding your experience with Trimbow, I have only been taking this inhaler for two days , I can feel a little benefit already, Hopefully my breathing will continue to improve, also like yourself I also have COPD, also recently recovering from Covid followed by pneumonia,

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Scallyalley]

I'm on trimbow been on it since Nov last year for COPD I thought it was working but the past few weeks I have been coughing more and wheezing more I don't know if it's just a flare up or not x

[gingermusic]

I have been on Trimbow for a good couple of years or more now. I normally have two puffs of my Ventolin inhaler first wait 5 minutes then have the two puffs of Trimbow and that works well for me. Hope this helps you

[garshe]

Doesnt agree with me. Refused it I don't like change. X

[Dogtag345]

HiI was on trimbo for 2 years and didn't feel any benefit so eventually my Doc put me on trelegy ellipta inhaler.

And it works a lot better you can feel it working when you take it

[armstrong2]

hi l have been on trimbow for a few yrs l havent had any problem using it it does help with breathing but l do find l have to add odd times my ventolin and l am on also carbocisteine

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to armstrong2]

I have Carbocistine too 3 a day with my Trimbo and salbutamol.

[G1fish]

I've been on Trimbow for nearly two years now. It works well and I felt the benefit after a couple of days.

[NJaneMarie]

Hi there,

I was changed to Trimbow from Fostair and Spiraeva. I found it had an immediate effect but it wore off by mid afternoon when I struggled. It didn’t last until the 2nd dose. There was a lot of pressure to stay on this and worked out that this was probably due to cost with it being a fraction of the price of the two I had been on. Back to my original meds.

[Bingo88]

I was changed from Trelegy to Trimbow 6 weeks ago and it's ended up giving me a cough during the day and evening, and I am convinced my breathing is worse when I take it. Spoken to the nurse and she said that it's the best inhaler available to me and they can't offer me anything else. So I am obviously not happy. Brian

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

Insist u go back on trilogy if it was better for u Brian - or go through pharmacist at yr chemist x

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

She said she can't put me back on Trelegy so I shall have to make an appointment to see a doctor now. Brian

[watergazer]

I was changed to trimbow nexthalera month ago. It’s maybe early days but I haven’t had any issues xx

[jackwok]

I had a spell in hospital in September where I was put onto Trimbow as it was the only one stocked in the pharmacy. Previously I was on Fostair and Braltus. I am happy with Trimbow and have not had a flare up since I started using it.

[Flossc]

hi, doc put Me! on SpirivaRespimat for the bronchiectasis I have. Doc said when feelingbetter stop it till I need it again, it works Great!

[puppylover]

I was prescribed Trimble 8 years ago and have been taking it ever since. I have only had one chest infection since I started it which is amazing. Works great for me but not everyone is the same.

[Theweehighlander1 in reply to puppylover]

matin va ,

now i do understand it's not even nine in the morning ,but please bear with me , i have copd stage 4 , i have been so ill for so long , flare up's every few week's . exhaustion and lack of energy was horrendous just couldn't walk to the shops couldn't sleep doing the house work was impossible . now been on trimbow 172/5/9 for two month's and feel lot better . sorry , now my question is, is this just a flash in the pan , or is there a chance that i will feel better for a prolonged time . you said you have been on trimbow for 8 years , that is a long time .

thank you

joseph .