Compare Advair vs. Combivent
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Prevents breathing problems.
Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) combines two medicines into one inhaler, but it might be expensive.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 799 reviewsforAdvair
Makes it easier to breathe.
Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol) is good for people who need 2 medicines to relieve their COPD symptoms, but you need to be okay with taking it four times a day.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 142 reviewsforCombivent
Upsides
- 2-in-1 medicine is more effective together than alone.
- The diskus is used to treat both COPD and asthma.
- 2-in-1 medicine that opens airways and makes it easier to breathe. Medicines are more effective together than alone.
- Effectively relieves COPD and asthma symptoms.
- Respimat formulation has a clear display for dosing, doesn't require shaking, and only needs one inhalation per dose.
Downsides
- Take it daily and consistently for the best results. It is not for on-demand treatment of wheezing or asthma attacks.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each inhalation to avoid fungal infections of the mouth.
- You have to use Combivent four times a day.
- Can make your heart race.
- Can make symptoms of enlarged prostate or urinary blockage worse.
- Can worsen a certain type of glaucoma.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Inhaler
Price
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$51.14
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Reviews
799 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
48%
saiditworked well
11%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)?
Leave a review142 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
15possible side effects
- Lung infection27%
- Sore throat13%
- Headaches12%
- Lung inflammation7%
- Hoarseness5%
- Sinus inflammation4%
- Colds and flu4%
- Nausea and vomiting4%
- Stomach upset4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Muscle and joint pain4%
- Stomach flu3%
- Fungal infections3%
- Cough3%
- Bronchitis2%
10possible side effects
- Bronchitis12%
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection11%
- Headache6%
- Dyspnea5%
- Coughing4%
- Pain3%
- Respiratory Disorders3%
- Nausea2%
- Pharyngitis2%
- Sinusitis2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased risk of death
- Asthma
- Children under 18
- Increased risk of infections
- History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Age greater than 65 years
- Mouth and throat infection
- Not rinsing mouth after use
- Higher dose of the corticosteroid medication contained in Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)
- Asthma attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Heart beat problems
- Taking more Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) than recommended
- Serious allergic reaction
- Milk allergy
- Sudden onset difficulty breathing (paradoxical bronchospasm)
- Heart disease
- History of rapid heartbeat
- History of high blood pressure
- history of heart failure or chest pain.
- Worsening glaucoma
- History of narrow-angle glaucoma
- History of high eye pressure
- Eye problems
- Spraying Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol) into eyes
- Difficulty urinating
- History of urinary bladder blockage (urinary obstruction)
- History of enlarged prostate
- Serious allergic reaction
- History of atropine allergic reaction
- Low potassium
- Taking Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol) with drugs that decrease potassium
- History of low potassium
- Food allergies
- Taking Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol) aerosol inhaler
- History of soybean allergy
- History of peanut allergy