Alvesco: Any experiences or reviews?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been dealing with allergic asthma since I was a kid, mostly triggered by dust mites and grass pollen.
I’ve been on constant meds since 2000, starting out with Advair Diskus 250, then moving to Advair Diskus 100, followed by Flovent. Then back in 2007, my doctor switched things up to Alvesco, claiming it was the "modern" choice since you only have to take it once a day.

The problem is, ever since I made the jump to Alvesco, I feel like I’m reaching for my Ventolin way more often than I used to, so I’m definitely not feeling the results. To make matters worse, even my Ventolin doesn't seem to hit the spot like it used to.

Is anyone else here using Alvesco? What’s your experience been like?

Thanks in advance!

Is nobody actually using Alvesco here?

Look, you really need to get back in touch with whoever prescribed that stuff and tell them to switch you back to what actually works for you...

I noticed this question was posted two years ago, but I wanted to share my own experience with Alvesco for anyone reading this down the road. Before switching to Alvesco, I was using Advair, and because that medication hits the throat so directly, I dealt with constant throat irritation. Since moving over to Alvesco, that inflammation has vanished, likely because it’s designed to target the lungs more effectively. My asthma remains just as well-controlled as it was with Advair; the only real hiccup was during that initial two-week transition period while my body adjusted to the change.