anyone know of any inhalers or meds that dont cause fast heart or nervouis - Page 2

hypatia · 10-06-2007, 10:49 AM

I also use the Xopenex mdi inhaler. It's a little pricier tho. Isn't Asmanax a steroid? How would that help as a rescue?

DITAB · 10-30-2007, 11:56 PM

Hi Hopesprings,
Try Asmanex! I found it about the only med that did not cause rapid heartbeat And it is also quite effective.
Ditab

Gabby2007 · 10-31-2007, 08:41 PM

Remember that Asmanex is a corticosteriod - only effective when used long term. You won't get instant relief from it.

Albuterol and xopenex are rescue inhalers - fast acting inhalers that you use to stop an attack. I use xopenex now - seems to be a bit more effective than albuterol and it doesn't have the side effects (increased heart rate, shakiness) that albuterol does. I have it in both inhaler and nebulizer forms. The nebulizer seems a bit more effective, but it is more time consuming and is less portable than the inhaler.