Azmacort Substitute (Page 7) (Top voted first)

Azmacort has been taken off the market because of environmental concerns (they say). There really is NO substitute. All other steroids do not work. My wife could die because of it. No one seems to care. Do you?

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Jack

God bless you and your wife. I truely hope she gets better. I too have been struggling with trouble breathing and side effects like back pain, headaches and insomnia. Advair 250/50 seems to work the best for me, but I can get rid of the back pain, so now it time to try another. I found Azmacort for sale at calimeds.com , does anyone know how this is possible? or ordered from them? Is it safe? I sent an email with no response (maybe it got go in spam like mentioned). I also found it on another website northdrugmart.com but the dosing indicated 75mcg. Spoke with them on online chat and they indicated it's Azmacort. It expensive, but Jack maybe it worth a try for your wife.

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Thank you for sharing these details Anne - I always recommend using discretion when obtaining medications from the internet ... never use a check or western union, always try to pay with an actual credit card. That way if they send you a fake product or don't fulfill the order it is easy to reverse the charge with your bank. On the other hand, if other places are able to offer Azmacort it might be a really good thing for people. I guess it boils down to following one's instincts and common sense as to whether it is a possibility or not...

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Roy and Anne:

As far as I know, Abbott Labs are the only people who made Azmacort. I did talk to them and they verified they ceased making it available as of December. They are in agreement with the Montreal Accord of December 23, 2007. If you click on the sort by just above the last entry you will get the early history of what we tried to do.

I would proceed with caution. There are some really clever but really bad people who would use your information to get into your bank account. They take advantage of people who are desperate or stressed in some way. They are pitiless.

Yes, they will pay dearly for what they are doing - but that is in the sweet bye-and-bye. Right now, there is no fear of God in their eyes because they don't believe He exists. I would not want to be in their shoes if you gave me the entire Universe.

All I am saying ins, check it out carefully before you place an order. Check to see if this is an old ad that should have been removed by now or check to see if they are legit.

Jack

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...starting QVAR today... Ive put it off as long as possible but my last Azmacort inhaler is empty. Its a comfort reading these posts, I know Im not alone in dealing with this. Hope we all can find a new medicine that works for us...

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I don't even have asthma, but have suffered from a chronic cough for 7 years. I could barely have a conversation except in the summertime when the cough went away for 3 months. I was treated for everything from acid reflux, post nasal drip, and a whole host of allergy medications. My new doctor prescribed azmacort on the third try and by the second day all my symptoms went away. It worked so well that I only needed a hit once every two or three days. You can imagine my chagrin went Abbot discontinued Azmacort. We have now tried 3 different powder substitutes none of which are effective. I would like to hear from anyone with a similar story to see if you have found an alternative. I will contact Abbott. Thanks!

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Yes I care, I am on it also, an now I am worried sick about what I'm going to do, its the only thing they have put me on that actually helped in the past 4 years.

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Sandy, Barbara and Breathfreely:

Some people have a problem with he powder substitutes. Early on in this (blog?) we suggested Advair HFA. The reason why Azmacort was taken off the market is because it used a CFA carrier. The HFA does not seem to poke a hole in the ozone layer that some folks are worried about.

Jack

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Hi there. I finally found all of you. Well, things have been working pretty well for me on the Qvar. I don't know if it is because the weather has changed or what, but I am feeling better and my asthma has not acted up. It didn't even act up in Hawaii. It has been really rainy here in Oregon and that has kept the pollen down. Had an allergy attack two days ago, but that seems to have gone away now that rains are back. Not much coughing either. Jack how is your wife doing? Hope to hear how everyone else is doing as well.

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the pulmicort did not work out for me. crashed and burned. ended up on prednisone and switched to asmanex. asmanex is easier on the lungs but still not getting full relief. not even with the pred. after 20 years i am being sent back to an allergist and asthma specialist. how stupid is this. just because of the cfc law and the discontinuing of a great drug. my entire life is on hold and upside down.

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All:

My wife is in the hospital. She has had a stroke and is in a coma. I believe she will make it through. She may regain consciousness late tomorrow or maybe on Sunday.

Jack

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u and ur wife continue to be in my prayers Jack.

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Jack...how is your wife?

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I was wondering the same thing. You have been aweful quiet.

As for me. switched to asmanex. doing some better but still cant tolerate the powder. on oral steroids for 2 weeks now. new doctor wants me to try taking steroid breathing treatments twice a day with pulmicort respules. anyone else ever been on this on a nebulizer?

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Hi Jack & june
I'm praying for June to get well, Jack. I am having very good luck with Pulmicort Flexhaler 90 mcg- no side effects and best of all- no asthma attacks! I had terrible time with Flovent (I think thats the one) - pain in throat & sinus pain & headaches. I still want Azamacort back though. Let us know how June is, and what inhaler is she on now. God Bless you both
Linda

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I'm on Medicare and Pulmicort Flexhaler 90mcg costs $75.00 co-pay with Prescription Plan Part D. I can't afford $75.00 at this time- does anyone know how to get a sample or free? I already emailed Astra Zeneca - lets see if they ever answer. Lets bring back Azmacort please !

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i am on the astra zenica plan. call them. get a code and fill out the paperwork. u will need an rx from your doctor. they have special quanities that they ship in but they will help. they sent me the pulmicort inhaler and toprol. they have a whole list of meds. now i have to switch to the respules so i will wait to see if it works. they were very nice. but u have to follow up. if your doctor does not respond, it is up to you.

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All:

My wife will die now. Her bodily functions are shutting down. When they pull the plug, a person effectively starves to death. I understand they do not get hungry in this state.

She is at home in familiar surroundings and hospice is caring for her 24/7 - all medications are supplied and either topically applied or squirted into her mouth. She is given morphine that way. There is no out-of-pocket cost to me. They supply the bed, Oxygen - everything. They want nothing from me; they bring their own food, have their own transportation, etc.

Best of all are the people who have a heart to do this kind of work.

Part of he family is here. Daughter Sherry flew in from California and is staying with me. Son Joel comes up from St. Petersburg. One son is in Ireland on vacation - a reward to his wife for retiring - the oldest may come in from California for the Memorial Service.

I have neighbors, church family and friends all falling all over themselves trying to help in any way they can. I try very hard to think of something they can do so that they may receive a blessing in being able to help.

I will return the medication - Advair HFA 121/15 - I received from Bridges to Access unopened.

I think many environmentalists can be rather cold. Things like this escape them. I noticed that there is little mention about the people killed in the oil spill but a lot about the effect of it.

Jack

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I'm so sorry Jack. But I am very glad you have the ability to be with her and her be at home. I think that is very special. I am glad you have someone helping but I know it is still very difficult to go through. I'm a nurse. You and June are in my prayers. J

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I'm sorry Jack -may your faith be your strength now. You have helped many of us so much on this website. Thank you and I'm praying for you and June
Linda

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To everyone on here- now lets go after the drug company and get back Azmacort - June declined once Azmacort was taken away - this is a shameful thing

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