Why Take ADVAIR Every Day
COPD is a chronic condition that is always there. That’s why it is important to take ADVAIR twice a day, every day, to help improve lung function so you can breathe better.*
ADVAIR is a maintenance medication that should be taken regularly, every day, as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Unlike a fast-acting inhaler that you carry with you and only use when you have sudden COPD symptoms, you should take ADVAIR 250/50 twice a day, every day.After you start taking ADVAIR, you may notice you are breathing better. Because you are breathing better, you may think you can cut back on your twice-daily doses of ADVAIR. However, breathing better means that your ADVAIR is working. So continue to take your ADVAIR twice a day, every day as directed by your physician.
Make ADVAIR a part of your daily routine. Many people take their ADVAIR before they brush their teeth. This habit helps them remember to take ADVAIR both in the morning and at night.
*ADVAIR 250/50 is clinically proven to significantly improve lung function (measured by a breathing test), compared with people taking either fluticasone propionate 250 mcg or salmeterol 50 mcg (inhalation powders). Your results may vary.
Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50
ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is approved for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. You should only take 1 inhalation of ADVAIR twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits. People with COPD taking ADVAIR may have a higher chance of pneumonia. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of sputum, fever, chills, increased cough, or increased breathing problems. ADVAIR may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems (cataracts or glaucoma). You should have regular eye exams. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. ADVAIR does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.