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 effective for people who need 2 medications to control their COPD symptoms, but has to be used 4 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.
- Effectively relieves symptoms of COPD.
- The Respimat inhaler doesn't require shaking before use, and only 1 inhalation per dose is needed.
- The nebulizer solution comes in a generic form and is much cheaper than the inhaler.
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.
- No generic form of the inhaler is currently available, so it can be very expensive for people without insurance.
- Can make your heart beat faster, which is an uncomfortable side effect. Might not be a good option for those with heart problems since the medicine can raise your heart rate and blood pressure.
- Can raise eye pressure and worsen symptoms for people who have a certain type of glaucoma.
- Can cause problems with urinating, so might not be appropriate for those with an enlarged prostate.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Inhaler
- Nebulizer solution
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%
11possible side effects
- Lung disease6%
- Common cold symptoms4%
- Sore throat4%
- Cough3%
- Headache3%
- Inflammation of lung airways3%
- Infection of airways, nose, and throat3%
- Chest pain3%
- Shortness of breath2%
- Diarrhea2%
- Urinary tract infection2%
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
- Effects on heart
- Using more Combivent (ipratropium / albuterol) than recommended
- People with heart problems
- People with high blood pressure
- People with an overactive thyroid
- Effects on eyes
- People with a history of narrow-angle glaucoma
- Difficulty urinating
- People with a history of urinary blockage
- People with an enlarged prostate
- Severe allergic reaction
- Life-threatening effects
- Using more Combivent (ipratropium / albuterol) than recommended