Common Questions about Fluticasone-Salmeterol

Can I use fluticasone-salmeterol with other inhalers to treat asthma?

You can use fluticasone-salmeterol with some other inhalers to treat asthma, but not all. Your healthcare provider will tell you which medications to continue and which ones to stop. They will tell you which inhaler is for long-term asthma control and which one is a rescue inhaler for a severe asthma attack. In general, it is okay to use a short-acting beta agonist such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) for acute attacks while taking fluticasone-salmeterol for long-term asthma control. However, it is not safe to take other long-acting beta agonists while on this combination inhaler.

Is it okay to take fluticasone-salmeterol every day?

Yes, it is okay to take fluticasone-salmeterol every day. In fact, you need to take this medicine daily at regularly spaced intervals to help prevent asthma attacks. Do not stop using this medicine without discussing it with your doctor.

What is the best time of day to take fluticasone-salmeterol?

If you have been prescribed fluticasone-salmeterol once a day, take it at around the same time every day. If you have been told to take the medicine twice a day, take it morning and evening, with the doses about 12 hours apart.

When should I stop Advair (fluticasone-salmeterol)?

Do not suddenly stop using Advair (fluticasone-salmeterol), as this can lead to a worsening of your asthma symptoms. Tell your doctor if you want to come off Advair, and they will change your medicines.

How long does it take for fluticasone-salmeterol to work?

It can take a week or more for fluticasone-salmeterol to have its full beneficial effect. This medicine is for long-term asthma control. It does not relieve an acute asthma attack.

What is the price of fluticasone-salmeterol without insurance?

Without insurance, fluticasone-salmeterol can be as high as $444.49, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $114.21 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 fluticasone-salmeterol with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on fluticasone-salmeterol—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 fluticasone-salmeterol. 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.