Compare Advair vs. Dulera
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.
●●●●●
3.8/ 5 average rating with 799 reviewsforAdvair
Long-term control of asthma.
Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is good for people who have moderate to severe asthma and need more than 1 inhaled medication to manage their condition. However, it is relatively more expensive than similar alternatives.
●●●●●
4.3/ 5 average rating with 38 reviewsforDulera
Upsides
- 2-in-1 medicine is more effective together than alone.
- The diskus is used to treat both COPD and asthma.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) combines two medicines into 1 inhaler, which makes it easier to use.
- You can use Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) safely for a long period of time.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is an inhaler and delivers medicine directly into your lungs so it gives you fewer side effects than oral medications.
- You can use Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) with a spacer if you have trouble getting the full dose of the medicine into your lungs.
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.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) can cause a fungal infection called thrush in the mouth and throat, especially in people with a weaker immune system.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is not available as a generic so may be expensive.
- Combining two medications can have more side effects.
- For full effects of Dulera (mometasone / formoterol), you must use it twice a day.
- Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) is only for people 12 years or older, compared to some alternative combination inhalers which can be given to people over 6 years old.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Inhaler
Price
Lowest price
$109.51
Find instant savings near youLowest price
$336.44
Find instant savings near youWant to save even more money?
Sign up now for a 30-day trial and save up to 95% at CVS, Kroger, Albertsons, and other pharmacies.
Learn more
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 review38 reviews so far
84%
saidit'sworth it
79%
saiditworked well
8%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)?
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%
4possible side effects
- Common cold symptoms5%
- Headache5%
- Hoarse voice5%
- Sinus infection3%
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
- Asthma-related death
- Children and adolescents
- Age 65 or older
- Using Dulera (mometasone / formoterol) more that prescribed
- Sudden breathing problems
- Mouth and throat infection
- Not rinsing mouth after use
- Using higher dose of Dulera (mometasone / formoterol)
- Weakened immune system
- Not current withh vaccinations
- Taking other corticosteroids
- Current infection without treatment
- Bone loss
- History of osteoporosis
- Taking other medications that cause bone loss
- Taking steroid long-term
- Vision changes
- History of cataracts
- History of glaucoma