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Alvesco

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7
5.6  Effectiveness
5.9  Side Effects
5.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Alvesco side effects and 4 Alvesco benefits.

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Albuterol Sulfate 8.41 7.52 1.86 22 Get Info
Advair Diskus 7.74 6.94 2.7 68 Get Info
Albuterol 7.32 6.56 2.44 69 Get Info
Singulair 5.83 5.61 1.55 42 Get Info
Alvesco 4.5 5 2.44 2 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Alvesco by Condition
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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 WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 88.9% 0% 11.1%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 11.1% 33.3% 44.4% 11.1% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 80% 10% 10%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 11.1% 77.8% 0% 11.1%
Digestion 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 88.9% 0% 11.1%
Energy 0% 11.1% 77.8% 0% 11.1%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 88.9% 0% 11.1%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 88.9% 0% 11.1%
Pain 0% 11.1% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 77.8% 11.1% 11.1%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 10% 80% 0% 10%
Stress Level 0% 0% 70% 20% 10%
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Commonly Reported Alvesco Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Anxiety 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Blurred Vision 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Confusion 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Depression 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Diarrhea 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Dizziness 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Drowsiness 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Dry Mouth 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Fever 71.4% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Gas 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Headache 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Indigestion 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Insomnia 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Mood Swings 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Muscle Cramping 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Nausea 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Nervousness 66.7% 11.1% 22.2% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Alvesco Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Constipation 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 66.7% 22.2% 11.1% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Alvesco
Since taking Alvesco Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Seizure 3.7%
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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.
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