Change of inhaler

Duoresp is a generic of Symbicort, it's cheaper than Symbicort, so Duoresp is an inferior medication. I've never been able to achieve control on it. Try asking to change you to original Symbicort instead of Duoresp .

Thankyou for this information.

Would you know if Symbicort non-generic substitute is a better medication than Seretide?

Any advantages, disadvantages, side-effects?

I have one Seretide inhaler left and thinking of abandoning the Duoresp Spiromax and going back to the Seretide 250 immediately.

I feel I dont get correct information from the asthma nurses and the GPs dont seem to be able to answer questions either.

I would not have not have it, as it cheaper there tried to changed mine from symbicort I had a very bad reaction to it I was coughing all the time so I got them to changed it back .. symbicort is the only one I can have

Hi. I would strongly advise having a chat with your pharmacist about the difference between branded and non-branded (generic) medications. They’re experts in medication, as doctors are experts in medical conditions, so I think having a chat with your pharmacist should provide a great deal of reassurance

Unfortunately, when the word “cheaper” is used, it naturally sets off alarm bells for people, especially when they’ve been taking said medication for a long time. Expensive branded medication vs cheaper generic medication is exactly the same as Nurofen vs Ibuprofen, or Imodium vs Loperamide- the active ingredient is exactly the same but it’s the excipients that can differ.

Also, medications with different active ingredients can’t be compared with regards to dose because 10mg of one medication could be the equivalent to 500mg of another.

Your local pharmacist is a fantastic resource that’s accessible and readily available.

I hope this helps and hope you get some answers soon and back to mediation that works for you

Yes I used to be on Seretide 250 two puffs morning and night .Duo resp Spiromex is not an equivalent to Seretide —- the active ingredients are not the same . Here in Northern Ireland we have moved on to Sirdupla 250 which is a direct equivalent and the active ingredients are the same as Seretide . I believe the price is now significantly lower than Seretide hence the reason for change at our clinic . Have been on it now for a number of months and is working for me the same as Seretide .

Yes I am on SIRDUPLA 250 and find it good Marilyn