Salbutamol How Long

[joebloggs52]

Hi i use my inhaler a lot sometimes only lasts a week is that normal or i panic when i can`t breath peeling potatoes out of breath.

[knitter]

Hi, I think your best bet is to phone the BLF help line, and ask their advice. Best wishes

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Salbutamol max recommended dose is 8 puffs/day! As it is 200 doses it should last 25 days.

Sounds to me like you better give up peeling potatoes - perhaps you are allergic??

On a serious note: you need to seek some medical help. When I am breathless I cannot use my salbutamol properly. I cannot breathe in slowly and deeply enough.. and the breathhold goes to a couple of seconds, rather than 5 - 10 as I should. Perhaps you need to check you are using it properly. When that happens I get the big holding chamber out...then I can get some relief.

As I don't know your medical info about you as knitter suggests contact the helpline. Also see someone who knows about inhaler technique so that you get the most out of your inhalers.

Perhaps when you need to use the inhaler more you accept it is a sign your chest is getting worse and time to call for help.

Let us know

ATB

Enjoy the day

[libby7827]

Hi, do you use a spacer, such as an aerochamber, it's far easier to use when you are breathless. It may be that because you are so breathless when using it you are not getting the dose. If you are extremely breathless, my copd nurse has told me (and others on this forum have said they have also been told this) that you can take an average of 12 doses at a time using an aerochamber and it has the same affect as having had the drug nebulised (but don't do this without speaking to your gp first). Yes, as the others have said, call the helpline and have a talk with them 03000 030 555. Libby PS: If I prepare vegetables I do it sitting down in front of the tv!

[Gordon57]

Yep - called the helpline on 03000 030555, they are open 10-6 Mon-Fri .

You are really overdosing and potentially poisoning yourself on Salbutamol if you are using that much, Daft as it may sound, this could be causing the breathlessness !

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Very worrying please take medical advice as soon as possible use other members advice.

[Tallyman]

Only hope some help has been found already a doctor should not prescribe more than the safe limit for a week when overdosing is as dangerous as they say.

[katieoxo60]

Not sure about that query about salbutamol, but it sounds like your breathing is not controlled for what ever reason, would think you need to see your doctor or practice nurse for advice as no one should need to use an inhaler of 200 doses per week.

[timber]

Over the years ,my use of the ventolin inhaler has increased ,when I was a fit young fellow but asthmatic ,one inhaler would last a month,by my mid 40 's two a month ,now in my 60's with emphysema I use one a week,my excellent GP thinks this is OK,I still try to remain as active as possible ,if my life was less hectic and I sat down all day ,I would probably use less ventolin .Also use an atrovent inhaler.very rarely use or have time ti use a nebuliser.

We are all different and effected by different drugs in different ways .

I have been on this dose for some years now .

best wishes to all

Woody

[timber]

Sorry I should have added my GP says and I have heard several medics say you cannot overdose or at least come to harm by using too much ventolin by inhaler

Woody

[wellman2 in reply to timber]

Hi the pulmonary re hab team say the same thing can t overdose on ventolin by inhaler but you could feel shaky and the heart might race a little faster but that soon passes. The gain is worth the temporary discomfort

[timber]

Once many years ago I tried ventolin tablets ,certainly gave me the shakes and racing heart,soon back to the inhaler.

Woody

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Overdose

Carefully follow the dosage instructions according to your doctor's directions. If you do happen to overdose on this medication, seek emergency medical help. Signs of a possible overdose include hypokalemia (low blood potassium), seizures, hypertension, hypotension, very fast heartbeat, arrhythmias, nervousness, tremors, dry mouth, heart palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia and a general feeling of illness (malaise).

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[Jake364]

I know how you feel I can only hold my breath for 10 seconds when breathless.

Mate I think you could have a potato allergy

[Jake364]

Ah also you need to go to your GP ASAP you are overdosing your self on your salbutamol inhaler maybe you need a preventer. Preventers are very good I do t use my reliever as much