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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Alvesco, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	92.9%	7.1%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	7.1%	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%
Blood Pressure	0%	7.1%	92.9%	0%	0%
Breathing	7.1%	28.6%	50%	14.3%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	80%	13.3%	6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	7.1%	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%
Digestion	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%
Energy	0%	7.1%	71.4%	14.3%	7.1%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	92.9%	0%	7.1%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%
Pain	0%	7.1%	78.6%	14.3%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	78.6%	14.3%	7.1%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	92.9%	7.1%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	6.7%	6.7%	73.3%	6.7%	6.7%
Stress Level	0%	0%	66.7%	26.7%	6.7%

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Commonly Reported Alvesco Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	92.9%	0%	7.1%	0%	0%
Anxiety	63.6%	18.2%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Blurred Vision	81.8%	0%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Confusion	81.8%	0%	9.1%	0%	9.1%
Depression	72.7%	18.2%	0%	9.1%	0%
Diarrhea	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Dizziness	85.7%	7.1%	0%	0%	7.1%
Drowsiness	90.9%	0%	0%	0%	9.1%
Dry Mouth	50%	42.9%	7.1%	0%	0%
Fatigue	57.1%	14.3%	21.4%	0%	7.1%
Fever	81.8%	0%	9.1%	9.1%	0%
Gas	63.6%	9.1%	18.2%	0%	9.1%
Headache	71.4%	21.4%	7.1%	0%	0%
Indigestion	71.4%	7.1%	21.4%	0%	0%
Insomnia	63.6%	27.3%	9.1%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	72.7%	18.2%	0%	9.1%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%	0%	7.1%
Mood Swings	81.8%	9.1%	0%	0%	9.1%
Muscle Cramping	63.6%	18.2%	9.1%	0%	9.1%
Nausea	92.9%	0%	0%	7.1%	0%
Nervousness	64.3%	14.3%	21.4%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	81.8%	0%	18.2%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Alvesco Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	71.4%	7.1%	7.1%	14.3%	0%
Constipation	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage	85.7%	7.1%	0%	7.1%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	50%	35.7%	14.3%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Alvesco

Since taking Alvesco Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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User Comments about Alvesco

18 Mar 2013	I know that the product is strengthening my lungs, side effects are difficult for me although I find the product more tolerable then other inhaled steroids I have tried. in a delima to decide weather living with the side effects for my condition that seems to be progessively worsening or live without the side effects. —Posted by Bob Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
12 Jun 2012	I started Alvesco about 3-4 moths ago. Shortly after starting Alvesco I started having abnormal dreams. I could not figure out why this was hapening. I eliminated supplements and OTC medications for my allergies, but I still continued to have these dreams. I asked the pharmacist if this could be a side effect of the Alvesco and I was told that this was not listed as a side effect. After doing some research on Alvesco, I have found that it is a side effect of taking Alvesco. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 Mar 2009	It's been working great. I got a rescue inhaler too, but never use it. I liked Advair, but it was to pricey for me. —Posted by AsthmaSux Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use