Common Questions about Flovent HFA

What is the difference between Flovent HFA and an albuterol inhaler?

Flovent HFA contains inhaled fluticasone which is a steroid medicine. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways. Albuterol is a bronchodilator that helps to dilate (widen or relax) the airways to make breathing easier.

What is the difference between Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus?

Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus contain the same medicine, inhaled fluticasone. However, they deliver the medicine differently. Flovent HFA aerosolizes the medicine into a fine mist and propels it out of the inhaler and into your lungs. Flovent Diskus is a dry powder inhaler that delivers the medicine as a very fine powder. Both work well to control asthma symptoms, but you need to inhale more deeply and quickly for Flovent Diskus to work well.

What does HFA stand for?

The HFA in Flovent HFA stands for hydrofluoroalkane, which is the propellant in the aerosol inhaler.

How quickly does Flovent HFA start working?

Flovent HFA starts working within a day, but you may see the most benefit after about two weeks of regular use.

How long can you stay on Flovent HFA?

There is no fixed duration of treatment with Flovent HFA. This medication is for long-term maintenance treatment of asthma. It can lower the need to use a rescue inhaler. Your healthcare provider will reassess you from time to time and decide if you need to continue Flovent HFA.

Is Flovent HFA safe during pregnancy?

We don’t have enough information on whether Flovent HFA is safe for the mother and unborn baby during pregnancy. Untreated asthma can affect both maternal and fetal health. Talk to your doctor about the benefits versus risks of using Flovent HFA during a pregnancy.

What is the price of Flovent HFA without insurance?

Without insurance, Flovent HFA can be as high as $91.66, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $13.42 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Flovent HFA with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Flovent HFA—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Flovent HFA. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.