Has anyone accidentally taken too much combivent? ?!
Question: Has anyone accidentally taken too much combivent!? !?
I don't have time to go in for a breathing treatment so I have been using my inhaler (I thought it was my albuterol rescue inhaler) every 2 hours, but it is my combivent and it says on the side overdose can kill you!.
I feel a little jittery and I still have a constant unproductive cough but beyond that I feel fine!. Just wondering if anyone has any info that I should know!? Thanks in advance, I feel like a big moron!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I feel a little jittery and I still have a constant unproductive cough but beyond that I feel fine!. Just wondering if anyone has any info that I should know!? Thanks in advance, I feel like a big moron!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Yes, people have over indulged in the puffs on albuterol whether by itself or in combo in the combivent!. That is why there is a huge black box warning on it!.
For Crys - not all of us have been Rx'd home treatment nebulizers!! Even for COPD which in my case would be a great help!. The doctor just said when I have an attack to come in to the office or go to the ER which for me is 70 blinkin miles away! Huge help that is!!
Yes, I have taken enough of the combivent to get the extreme jitters!. At first even one puff on that thing would have me shaking all over for several hours while trying to breathe!. I try hard not to use the thing for that reason and the doctor told me to use it every 4 hours whether I was having a problem or not!. !?!?!?!?
For every one else - Robitussin doesn't help cough either that much and is not indicated for those with asthma or COPD either one!. And coughs hurt!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
For Crys - not all of us have been Rx'd home treatment nebulizers!! Even for COPD which in my case would be a great help!. The doctor just said when I have an attack to come in to the office or go to the ER which for me is 70 blinkin miles away! Huge help that is!!
Yes, I have taken enough of the combivent to get the extreme jitters!. At first even one puff on that thing would have me shaking all over for several hours while trying to breathe!. I try hard not to use the thing for that reason and the doctor told me to use it every 4 hours whether I was having a problem or not!. !?!?!?!?
For every one else - Robitussin doesn't help cough either that much and is not indicated for those with asthma or COPD either one!. And coughs hurt!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Also, if you look at the side of the Robitussin, it does say you shouldn't take it without consulting your doctor if you have asthma!.
I'm not sure how to answer this question, perhaps calling your doctor would be a good idea--or if your area's lung association has a helpline to call, you could ask them about that!. There are also numbers you can call to speak with a nurse who can probably answer your question more effectively than us here on YA!.
You could also check the package insert of your Combivent if you still have it, it should give you further instructions!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm not sure how to answer this question, perhaps calling your doctor would be a good idea--or if your area's lung association has a helpline to call, you could ask them about that!. There are also numbers you can call to speak with a nurse who can probably answer your question more effectively than us here on YA!.
You could also check the package insert of your Combivent if you still have it, it should give you further instructions!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
OK!.!.!.
1!. There is no reasons to "go in" for a breathing treatment, you should have a nebulizer at home so that you can do them yourself especially if you have asthma!.
2!. Using too much Combivent is just as harmful as too much Albuterol!. You should NOT do more than 2 puffs every 4 hours PERIOD! Combivent has an additional medication in it that has a more long acting effect but the jittery feeling is from too much albuterol which is in Combivent!.
3!. Inhalers DO NOT cure a cough! If cough is your primary symptom try cough medicine not an inhaler and you might just see better results!.
Not being mean or rude, just honest!. Inhalers and breathing treatmenst have become so over prescribed and for alot of the wrong reasons!. Albuterol has a direct affect on your cardiac system and yes, too much of it can have very very serious effects!. So for future reference, please try Robitussin for a cough and maybe just 2 puffs on the inhaler!. :)
I read my email and gave you a reply!. There is nothing rude about my answer it is pretty darn honest!. You asked a question, I answered it!. If you don't want a true answer don't ask questions!. Sorry but not all answers are stupid ones like "See a Doctor" or "Go to the ER" some of us actually know what we are talking about!. Have a nice day and you should take thought to what I said in this and my response to your email!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
1!. There is no reasons to "go in" for a breathing treatment, you should have a nebulizer at home so that you can do them yourself especially if you have asthma!.
2!. Using too much Combivent is just as harmful as too much Albuterol!. You should NOT do more than 2 puffs every 4 hours PERIOD! Combivent has an additional medication in it that has a more long acting effect but the jittery feeling is from too much albuterol which is in Combivent!.
3!. Inhalers DO NOT cure a cough! If cough is your primary symptom try cough medicine not an inhaler and you might just see better results!.
Not being mean or rude, just honest!. Inhalers and breathing treatmenst have become so over prescribed and for alot of the wrong reasons!. Albuterol has a direct affect on your cardiac system and yes, too much of it can have very very serious effects!. So for future reference, please try Robitussin for a cough and maybe just 2 puffs on the inhaler!. :)
I read my email and gave you a reply!. There is nothing rude about my answer it is pretty darn honest!. You asked a question, I answered it!. If you don't want a true answer don't ask questions!. Sorry but not all answers are stupid ones like "See a Doctor" or "Go to the ER" some of us actually know what we are talking about!. Have a nice day and you should take thought to what I said in this and my response to your email!.Www@Answer-Health@Com