Combivent Inhaler is no longer available & I've been given two new inhalers in it's place?
Question:
My doctor isn't the easiest guy to track down or he would be my first choice to ask.
Thanks Gang for any info. you provide!
Answers:
Combivent is still available! Blasphemy!
If you are on the same medications, just taken separately, then you get the same effect in your lungs. I wouldn't be surprised if you have headaches for a week or two until you get used to it. I take iron and that takes a long time to get used to.
Since you are on Salbutamol and Atrovent as MDIs, you might find it more convenient to take Spiriva, which is the same as Atrovent but once a day. I take Salbutamol and Spiriva. It works pretty well and I only have to carry my Salbutamol with me.
Maybe it's less expensive to get Salbutamol and Atrovent separately, as opposed to getting Combivent. I don't know for sure. Spiriva is $3/day. What I do know is that you need to remember which inhaler to use first, if you have an asthma attack. In my opinion, as a Respiratory Therapist, Salbutamol would have the largest effect. Atrovent is weaker, but acts on a different site. Both are useful for asthma attacks.
If you can't talk to your doctor in a timely manner, any pharmacist will be able to help you with questions regarding your medication.
Take care of yourself.
completely normal.
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