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Ventolin HFA seems to be more effective than ProAir HFA. Also, it has a built-in dose counter so I can know when I need to order a refill.

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This drug and Proventil both made my ears ring, and almost immediately caused a very nervous sensation. Repeated usage caused me to have Panic Attacks which required a 5mg of Buspirone to settle me down. A second 5 mg of Buspirone was needed to stop the nervousness and ear ringing let up drastically after the second dose about 6 hours later. Please be careful taking this drug or any with Albute...

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Me2023 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more |
9/22/2023
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.0
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Have used Ventolin for years but the current Ventolin HFA and other generic versions now have these cheap crap dispensers thar stick after each time they are depressed. Total junk. Get a new device manufacturer before it causes someones death you fools.

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AMB | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/29/2023
Condition: Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been using ventolin (Salbutamol) solution since 2005 on and off, Alhamdulillah, It really worked for me. Although, i feel sometimes nervousness problems like shaking (hands, legs) not sure if it because of using this product ot something else. But overall my experience is good or i can say more than satisfactory (may be).

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Jane | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/24/2022
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.0
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I have had asthma since I was 2 yrs old and am now 52 yrs old, so having used ventolin initially in liquid form back in the 70's and evolving to the spray in the 80's was a great advancement. Last year when I noticed the new metered dose ventolins I thought that's a great idea. However I couldn't understand how I was going through them so quickly. What I have now realised after checking after one spray, the meter reduces by 2 instead of 1. So I had 200 puffs left (bought this week) and after one spray it has reduced to 198. This to me is deceitful, which means you are paying the same price for 50% less of the drug, even though the spray product appears the same. Can GSK provide an explanation on this please. Read More Read Less

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Gordon | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/10/2022
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 4.0
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Hi. I'm a UK user of Ventolin since 1969 when it first appeared here. Until 2000 it was a truly amazing medication. I've carried my inhaler everywhere for 53 years now. Then GSK changed the formulation, primarily to renew the expiring patent. The CFC propellent was replaced by HFA-134A. That was a game-changer. I've used the updated type for 20+ years and it has, in my opinion, a potentially deadly flaw. Few people actually keep count of the number of "puffs" they've used, so shaking the vial will tell you roughly how full or empty it is. Used to be if I could detect any liquid rattling about inside, it would still work adequately. Not after 2000. If I judge it half full it is already half as effective. 2/3 empty you can throw it away. Doctors here won't comment but they know HFA has a problem. It doesn't mix properly with Salbutamol (Albuterol?) so you get a super dose when full and half dose when half full. No dose when 1/3 full. As an engineer, that is my estimation. I had terrible reactions to inhaled steroids when my doctor pushed me onto them, so Ventolin is vital. But they last half as long now, so I'm starting to worry at the end of a month when the thing is virtually useless, until I collect the new one. They should be available OTC for long-term users with no side effects.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous |
9/3/2022
Condition: Asthma Attack
Overall rating 3.3
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My experience with the counter is the opposite. After weighing truly empty and full canisters, I estimate I will get approx. 3 dozen puffs after the counter on my current one read 000. The counter is a waste of money we are all paying for!! EVERY asthmatic should have a spare inhaler. Just common sense.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/2/2015
Condition: Bronchitis
Overall rating 4.3
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J | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2015
Condition: Asthma Attack
Overall rating 2.3
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breathing got worse. causing heavier cough.

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demi | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/9/2013
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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it makes it easier to breathe it works for me

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
3/15/2013
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous |
12/20/2012
Condition: Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Prevention
Overall rating 1.7
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Daisy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/15/2012
Condition: Emphysema
Overall rating 5.0
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Ventolin really helped with emphysema; and I did not have side effects. My insurance wouldn't pay for it so my pulmonologist prescribed Pro Air --which I despise! It has no counter; the container as well as the mouth piece are too short.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/5/2012
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/29/2011
Condition: Bronchospasm
Overall rating 3.3
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It does what it's supposed to do when it has to do it, but it's hard to inhale and hold in when I'm coughing, and makes me want to cough more until it starts working. I find it hits the back of my throat a lot too. Also, I have pretty shakey hands to begin with and it make me even more jittery.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/2/2010
Condition: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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Ventolin has worked very well... BUT... Has anyone else had vision problems? Since going on ventolin, macular degeneration has gotten MUCH worse. I don't know if the problem is related to the medication, but the timing is right on... started the meds, eyes got worse (got worse VERY quickly, and are continuing to do so).

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ventolin | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/13/2010
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 1.7
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had all major side effects, very frightening the problems especially the chest pains and worse breathing problems

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Jake | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/15/2010
Condition: Asthma Attack
Overall rating 4.3
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I've used this on and off since I was a kid, needed it recently for a bad attack and found that it caused a racy pulse, jitters, nervousness, tingly/numbness in hands and face, inability to focus mentally. Works great to control bronchospasm but side effects are very pronounced for long term use. Most of these drugs seem to work this way.

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missjane | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2009
Condition: Bronchitis
Overall rating 4.3
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I am using this medication for acute bronchitis and it has really helped. This is my second week to use it and it has made a huge difference. I will not have to use this medication for much longer, I am very happy about this.

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TINNELL | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/15/2009
Condition: Asthma Attack
Overall rating 3.0
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AC | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/30/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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I've been using it since I was 8. Mainly before exercise (long distance running) to prevent a flair up, but I find the better in shape I am the less I need it. I also need it when i get a cold. I recently started looking at the side effects and I have experienced many of them without ever knowing they could be caused by the inhaler. The side effects I have experienced include: ringing in ears, fainting, trouble sleeping, heart palpitations, nervousness. I am going to consult now with a naturopath and see what some plant based alternatives could be and try and get in even better shape to reduce my use. However, i don't know if i will ever be able to completely stop using the drug for when i get sick or run a long time the bronchial constriction can get fairly bad. Read More Read Less

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hufferberry | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/17/2009
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 3.3
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The inhaler itself worked very well as a rescue inhaler, however, the dosage counter on mine was inaccurate. It stopped dispensing medication when the counter said I still had 14 doses left, which resulted in a very unpleasant attack in the middle of the night. Do not rely on the dose counter, and make sure you refill your prescription long before you run out of doses.

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