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ProAir HFA

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1.9  Effectiveness
5.8  Side Effects
3.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 7 ProAir HFA side effects and 2 ProAir HFA benefits.

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Treatment Information
The generic name of this medication is albuterol and brand name is ProAir HFA.

The active ingredient of this medication is albuterol sulfate.

ProAir HFA is manufactured by Dey L.P.

It is primarily used in the treatment and prevention of dyspnea or breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases.
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14 Nov 2011 I am an asthmatic for over twenty years. The Warrick (white) inhaler which was discontinued was the most effective inhaler that I used. I was given ProAir after the Warrick was discontinued. This is the worst inhaler that I ever used. IT was ineffective and totally useless. I threw it in the garbage and went back to the doctor and told him to write me a prescription for something else. I have been using Ventolin which is much more effective than Proair. Apparently everyone is complaining that it is no good but yet still doctors are prescribing it. Is the Proair company giving kick backs to doctors. How many people have died because they lacked an effective inhaler when an acute attack emerges? My moms doctor says that she can only write prescriptions for Proair. I buy the ventolin for her out of pocket. We ashtmatics need to start a campaign agains this utter piece of garbage this drug company is parading as an inhaler. I will say it one last time as an asthmatic for over twenty years. PRO-AIR IS A AN INEFEECTIVE PIECE OF GARBAGE.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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22 Feb 2012 I have had COPD since 12/99. you are abolutely correct. This is the worse inhalant I've ever used. Had to change to ProAir as my medicare D provider wouldn't cover any other brand even though it's only a few dollars cheaper than Ventolin. As a result, I just changed my medicare D provider to one who covers Ventolin. An example of how bad Proair is, I cleaned it 3 days ago and this morning in testing it, spray came out 2 out of four times. With my condition, this is dangerous. Unfortunately I have to finish the rest of my supply of ProAir as I can't afford not to.
   —Posted by grandmamean, Illinois
10 Nov 2011 My son an I used this inhaler, we both hated it not only did it not work but it stopped up and I'd have to clean it out with a alcohol and Q tip every 3 days. Never once had this problem. My dr said that was the only one available bc it's environmental safe. Had to do some searching and found Xopenex HFA-works much much better. :)
   —Posted by Anonymous
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24 Oct 2011 This is a terrible inhaler. I was given this med for Stress induced asthma. It causes my airway to get extremely irritated and creates a lot of brown mucous like a viral effect. Can barely breath. Chest is all full of mucous. Takes days to get over. Will never take this again now that I figures it out.
   —Posted by msdds1
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24 Oct 2011 Did not realize it until now that every time I use this inhaler I get a very bad throat reaction that feels like a cold with a tremendous amount of mucous. Causes me to wheeze and almost cant breath. The mucous is thick and brown. If I stop using it , goes away. Use it again, same thing. This is a terrible drug.
   —Posted by Msdds1
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02 Aug 2011 This is a great inhaler for whenever asthma strikes.
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20 Nov 2011 You are probably not an asthmatic and is representing a drug company. Every single review on this page is anti Proair how come it is good for you. Money in your pocket. People know the truth by reading the reviews. The truth is clear. ProAir is a placebo. All profit for the company and doctors.
   —Posted by Anonymous
24 Oct 2011 LOL.
   —Posted by Not anonymous--Sally.
24 Oct 2011 Anonymous usually means a drug rep.
   —Posted by msdds1
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