{"id":54707,"date":"2022-10-19T13:32:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=54707"},"modified":"2023-02-08T10:45:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:45:02","slug":"pulmicort-flexhaler-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pulmicort-flexhaler-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives and how to switch your Rx"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#compare-pulmicort-flexhaler-alternatives\">Compare Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives<\/a> | <a href=\"#flovent-diskus-hfa\">Flovent Diskus\/HFA<\/a> | <a href=\"#qvar-redihaler\">Qvar RediHaler<\/a> | <a href=\"#advair-diskus-hfa\">Advair Diskus\/HFA<\/a> | <a href=\"#breo-ellipta\">Breo Ellipta<\/a> | <a href=\"#trelegy-ellipta\">Trelegy Ellipta<\/a> | <a href=\"#natural-alternatives\">Natural alternatives<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-switch-meds\">How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pulmicort-flexhaler\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an inhaled prescription drug that contains the active ingredient budesonide. Pulmicort Flexhaler is part of a drug class called inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4033967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhaled corticosteroids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as steroids, are considered the most effective type of medication used to control asthma symptoms. The way inhaled corticosteroids work on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/asthma-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not fully understood. Medications like Pulmicort Flexhaler are thought to work by an anti-inflammatory action on various cells that are involved in causing inflammation and asthma symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma\u2014to prevent and control asthma symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing\u2014in adults and children 6 years and older.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler is a dry powder inhaler. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/9444-dry-powder-inhaler-dpi-flexhaler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dry powder inhaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works by delivering medication into the lungs as you inhale through the device. It is available as a brand-name drug, and there is no generic available at this time. Pulmicort Flexhaler is made by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, an individual may seek an alternative treatment to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some people may not see the desired results and may want to try a different medication to see if it is more effective. Others may experience adverse effects that are bothersome or do not go away. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=54234b7d-3bcc-4809-1881-1d21484856a0lmicort-Flexhaler\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common cold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy symptoms such as sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral upper respiratory tract infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ear infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infection of the mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people cannot use dry powder inhalers because they contain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/db\/ask-the-allergist\/record\/do-all-asthma-inhalers-contain-lactose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lactose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People with severe milk protein allergies should not use Pulmicort Flexhaler or other dry powder inhalers because of the lactose content. Instead, they will be prescribed a metered-dose inhaler, which does not contain lactose. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/familydoctor.org\/how-to-use-a-metered-dose-inhaler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metered-dose inhaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains medicine that is delivered in the form of sprays, or mist, that is breathed into the lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rare cases, a serious side effect could occur, such as a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction can be life-threatening and can cause death. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction require emergency medical attention. Symptoms may include hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other cases, Pulmicort Flexhaler may be very expensive on your insurance plan, or it may require prior authorization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in exploring other options than Pulmicort Flexhaler, there are other medications that you can discuss with your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I take in place of Pulmicort Flexhaler?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other types of asthma medications that can control asthma symptoms when Pulmicort Flexhaler cannot be taken or tolerated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below compares Pulmicort Flexhaler with common alternatives. All drugs listed in the table are prescription medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that Pulmicort Flexhaler and its alternatives are used to prevent and control symptoms. They are not used for immediate relief of symptoms. For immediate relief of asthma exacerbations, you would use your rescue inhaler, which is a form of albuterol or levalbuterol, such as ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, or Xopenex HFA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"compare-pulmicort-flexhaler-alternatives\"><span class=\"title\">Compare Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Uses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Savings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(budesonide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 6 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale 2 puffs twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pulmicort-flexhaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair Diskus <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(fluticasone and salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 4 years and older)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of COPD in adults<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults: Inhale 1 puff every 12 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: Varies by age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-diskus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair Diskus coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alvesco <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ciclesonide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and adolescents 12 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies: a common dose is 1 puff twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/alvesco\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alvesco coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnuity Ellipta <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(fluticasone furoate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 5 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults: Inhale 1 puff once daily<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/arnuity-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnuity Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asmanex Twisthaler (mometasone)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 4 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies: a common dose is 1 or 2 puff(s) daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/asmanex-60-metered-doses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asmanex coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breo Ellipta <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(fluticasone furoate and vilanterol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma in adults<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of COPD in adults<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale 1 puff daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breo-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breo Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dulera <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(mometasone and formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 5 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale 2 puffs twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dulera\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More details<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flovent HFA <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(fluticasone propionate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 4 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults: Inhale 2 to 4 puffs twice daily<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flovent-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flovent HFA coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qvar RediHaler <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(beclomethasone)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 4 years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults: Inhale 1 to 4 puffs every 12 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/qvar-redihaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qvar RediHaler coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(budesonide and formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma (adults and children 6 years and older)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of COPD in adults<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults: Inhale 2 puffs twice daily<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trelegy Ellipta <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of asthma in adults<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance treatment of COPD in adults<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale 1 puff daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trelegy-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trelegy Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other alternatives to Pulmicort Flexhaler<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhaled medications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-hfa\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair HFA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/airduo-digihaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirDuo Digihaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/airduo-respiclick-232-14\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirDuo Respiclick<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone propionate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asmanex HFA (mometasone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flovent-diskus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flovent Diskus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluticasone propionate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Respules (budesonide): this is used in the nebulizer machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/spiriva-respimat\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiriva Respimat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (tiotropium)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wixela Inhub (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biologics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinqair (reslizumab) injection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dupixent (dupilumab) injection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasenra (benralizumab) injection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nucala (mepolizumab) injection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xolair (omalizumab) injection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral medications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accolate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zafirlukast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zafirlukast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singulair (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/singulair\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">montelukast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theophylline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zyflo, Zyflo CR (zileuton)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 5 Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following drugs are some of the most common alternatives to Pulmicort Flexhaler.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"flovent-diskus-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Flovent Diskus\/HFA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flovent-hfa\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flovent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains the ingredient fluticasone propionate, which is also an inhaled corticosteroid, like Pulmicort. Flovent Diskus contains fluticasone in a dry powder inhaler (which should not be used in people with a severe milk protein allergy). Flovent HFA is a metered-dose inhaler. Flovent Diskus or HFA can be used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children 4 years and older. Common side effects are similar to Pulmicort Flexhler and include upper respiratory infection symptoms, sore throat, headache, hoarseness, cough, nausea, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, rash, itching, and fungal infection of the mouth\/throat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"qvar-redihaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Qvar RediHaler<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/qvar-redihaler\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qvar Redihaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains the ingredient beclomethasone, which is another inhaled corticosteroid. This medication is a metered-dose inhaler and can be used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children 4 years and older. Common side effects are similar to Pulmicort Flexhaler and Flovent. They include headache, sore throat, upper respiratory infection, stuffy nose, sinus infection, pain\/back pain, nausea, cough, and fungal infection of the mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"advair-diskus-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Advair Diskus\/HFA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Pulmicort Flexhaler, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-diskus\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains an inhaled corticosteroid. Advair, though, is a combination drug. It contains the steroid fluticasone propionate. It also contains a drug called salmeterol, which is a long-acting beta-agonist. Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), also known as long-acting bronchodilators, help relax the airways and keep them open. LABAs by themselves are associated with an increase in asthma-related death\u2014therefore, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3839357\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LABA should always be used with an inhaled corticosteroid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can be done by using a combination inhaler, such as Advair, or by using two different products. Many healthcare professionals choose to prescribe a combination inhaler rather than two separate inhalers, to ensure that both drugs are taken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair Diskus is available as a dry powder inhaler, so those with a severe milk protein allergy should not use this medication. Advair Diskus can be used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children 4 years and older, as well as for the maintenance treatment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/copd-treatment-and-medications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/copd-vs-asthma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Advair HFA is a metered-dose inhaler that can be used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years and older.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of Advair include upper respiratory infection, headache, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, bronchitis, hoarseness, dizziness, palpitations, tremor, changes in taste, and fungal infection of the mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"breo-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Advair, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breo-ellipta\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone furoate) and a LABA (vilanterol). It can be used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults as well as for the maintenance treatment of COPD in adults. Common side effects include common cold, headache, upper respiratory infection, back pain, sinus infection, fungal infection of the mouth, cough, joint pain, high blood pressure, sore throat, diarrhea, fever, fractures, and swelling of the extremities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"trelegy-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Trelegy Ellipta<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trelegy-ellipta\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trelegy Ellipta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains three medications in one inhaler\u2014an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone furoate), a LABA (vilanterol), and an anticholinergic (umeclidinium). Inhaled anticholinergic medications help to open up the airways. Trelegy Ellipta is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD in adults. Common side effects include upper respiratory infection symptoms, headache, back pain, altered taste, diarrhea, urinary tract infection, and fungal infection of the mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"natural-alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural alternatives to Pulmicort Flexhaler<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/asthma\/managing-asthma\/reduce-asthma-triggers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Lung Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends that people with asthma avoid triggers that can worsen asthma symptoms. 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Certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-asthma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural therapies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help reduce asthma symptoms, such as using breathing techniques like pursed lip breathing or belly breathing; yoga; or exercise (as approved by your doctor). These should be used as a complement to the action plan from your doctor\u2014not in place of prescription medication. You can discuss various asthma treatments with your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-switch-meds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to switch to a Pulmicort Flexhaler alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in switching to a Pulmicort Flexhaler alternative:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not suddenly stop taking Pulmicort Flexhaler. This could worsen your symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider is the only person who can decide which medications are appropriate for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before switching to another drug, review your medical history with your healthcare provider. Tell them about any allergies to medications, and tell them about all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review instructions with your pharmacist on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-use-inhaler\/\">how to use the new inhaler<\/a>. Be sure you understand how to use the inhaler as well as prime and clean it. After using an inhaler that contains a corticosteroid, whether it is Pulmicort or an alternative, rinse the mouth with water, then spit without swallowing. This helps prevent fungal infections of the mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that Pulmicort Flexhaler (and its alternatives) are not rescue inhalers. They help to prevent and control symptoms. For asthma attacks with sudden symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath, you will use your rescue inhaler.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search the SingleCare.com or mobile app for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/browse-prescriptions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be used on prescriptions and refills. SingleCare customers can save up to 80% on prescription prices. Ask the pharmacist to compare your price with insurance vs. SingleCare.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives | Flovent Diskus\/HFA | Qvar RediHaler | Advair Diskus\/HFA | Breo Ellipta | Trelegy Ellipta | Natural alternatives | How to switch meds Pulmicort Flexhaler is an inhaled prescription drug that contains the active ingredient budesonide. Pulmicort Flexhaler is part of a drug class called inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). 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