asthma, maintenance
"Not really a wonder medicine.  Been on this 200 mcg powder for nearly 3 months and the Pharmacist told me it's a type of steroid that takes 3-4 months to work.  The Pharmacist also said that once it kicks in, I won't need to use my rescue inhaler (Ventolin) anymore.  Well, it's been a solid 3 months, and all I can say is that it's not doing anything to me at all.  No side effects, but no notice of change in my breathing at all either.  I still need my inhaler 3-4 times per day.  So I am not knocking this drug, but in my experience, it's HIGHLY overrated by Pharmacists.  Had asthma for over 40 years, and this is not the "end all be all" drug for me.  Oh well, thank goodness for my Ventolin!  :-)  I will update again in 3 more months."