I have Asthma and was coughing almost non-stop. My Doctor added Qvar along with my regular Proventil Inh. and in one week I was 88% back to normal on Peak flow. Yes I still have bad days but QVAR is working for me. You must use it daily and not miss any doses. Also wash out your mouth after each use. Your voice sounds may change somewhat but it's the breathing and life that count, make the most of that God given life.

Have been taking this medication with a spacer for my severe chronic asthma and severe COPD since shortly after FDA approval in 2000. It has worked extremely well in keeping my lung function stable and preventing breakthrough symptoms with low doses. Using the spacer has helped prevent me from having exacerbations and allowed me to maintain my active lifestyle. I have always used the spacer, with the recommendation of my pulmonologist to minimize my side effects and have never had thrush. My bone density has also remained normal because it has allowed me to use less inhaled steroid than some of the competing brands require for maintenance. My teens and husband have also successfully used Qvar for their mild intermittent asthma, during flares and found it very effective as well. All in all, I have found this a great medication.

Have used this medication daily since 12/2000 (shortly after FDA approved it). I use it with a spacer & it has been the most effective inhaled steroid for my severe emphysema and chronic asthma. When I have a flare up, I am able to have a burst of inhaled steroid instead of prednisone. At very high doses (8-10 puffs/day of 80mcg), I have noticed increased bruising and some trouble sleeping. At the lower doses of 2-4 puffs/day, I have not noticed any side effects. As it is an inhaled steroid, I have read of some folks who have gotten thrush infections from it, but I never have in the years I've taken it. It is a more effective inhaled steroid for me than any other I've tried, including Pulmicort and Aerobid. I'm also pleased that it's on my insurer's preferred formulary. My pulmo was on the committee that helped develop this med in the HFA formulation & he & his group believe that the smaller particle size of this medication increases the likelihood that the medication can get into the smallest airways, where our condition is worst (at least I know that's where my major problems are).

Have been on Qvar for 2 1/2 weeks... Only see little improvement in my breathing. Tried two other steroid type inhalers had side effects with both after 3-5 days. Now with Qvar getting Red forearms, muscle/joint stiffness/pain - Knees, ankles, calfs, forearms, teeth and hips. Still having trouble breathing - only on 40 mg too?

I have been using Qvar for 2yrs now. For the most part it has been really good for me. My doctor has me use it every morning with Allerga D and every night before bed with with Singulair. I rarely have any probs unless I have a cold coming on. Doc recommended that after taking the Qvar that I rinse my mouth and gargle. Spit that water out. Then drink a little water and brush my teeth. I have never gotten thrush as others have talked about. Doc says that your body can get used to Qvar over time and it becomes less effective. So Symbicort is the next logical step. Advair was terrible for me...don't advise that at all.

I have been forced to take QVAR because my insurance company refuses to cover the one medication that worked best Advair 250/50. I have an attack after every use, and then difficulties breathing throughout the rest of the day. My chest is tight and feel like my twenty pound son is sitting on my throat all day. Turns out it interacts with my Fludrocortisone acetate that I have to take daily. I've been having bad stomach pain and have been losing massive amounts of hair. Getting into my doctor is...Lets just go with difficult as he's only in three days a week, and is very popular in this area. I'm on QVAR 80 mcg 2 puffs/2 times daily. I don't rinse my mouth out right away because I then proceed to take my morning pills, then my night pills at night. And I've never been prone to thrush from all the years I was on Advair. I WANT MY ADVAIR BACK. That worked where as Qvar has yet to show signs of helping.