Albuterol or Xopenex

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mom2lillian

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I LOVE xopenex compared to albuterol, I could not take albuterol any time in evenign if I planned to sleep, it upped my heart rate etc. Xopenex makes a big difference for me and I have zero side effects <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> HMMM, maybe being a new (i.e. read tired) mom I shoudl go back to the albuterol in am! HA

About Lactation:
the reason albuterol is considered 'safer' is most likely due to the fact that it has been around longer. Any of our inhaled meds are fine for breastfeeding and a very small percentage of it is actively available in blood stream to be converted to milk-- even IV meds which are directly into the blood only transfer to breastmilk with about 10-14% efficiency, that portion is not really bio-available to their intestinal tract --that is why we inhale and dont just drink it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> so they are truly going to get a tiny portion of it if at all. This is a great website by Dr.Hale, the father of all research of medication in breastmilk he is the onee that completes the studies nad publishes the data that your doctors woudl reference. Most doctors know little to nothing about breastmilk so you area better of calling a lactation consultant or the book or website yourself. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/medicationforumspage.html
">http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu...cationforumspage.html
</a>
 
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mom2lillian

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I LOVE xopenex compared to albuterol, I could not take albuterol any time in evenign if I planned to sleep, it upped my heart rate etc. Xopenex makes a big difference for me and I have zero side effects <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> HMMM, maybe being a new (i.e. read tired) mom I shoudl go back to the albuterol in am! HA

About Lactation:
the reason albuterol is considered 'safer' is most likely due to the fact that it has been around longer. Any of our inhaled meds are fine for breastfeeding and a very small percentage of it is actively available in blood stream to be converted to milk-- even IV meds which are directly into the blood only transfer to breastmilk with about 10-14% efficiency, that portion is not really bio-available to their intestinal tract --that is why we inhale and dont just drink it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> so they are truly going to get a tiny portion of it if at all. This is a great website by Dr.Hale, the father of all research of medication in breastmilk he is the onee that completes the studies nad publishes the data that your doctors woudl reference. Most doctors know little to nothing about breastmilk so you area better of calling a lactation consultant or the book or website yourself. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/medicationforumspage.html
">http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu...cationforumspage.html
</a>
 
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mom2lillian

New member
I LOVE xopenex compared to albuterol, I could not take albuterol any time in evenign if I planned to sleep, it upped my heart rate etc. Xopenex makes a big difference for me and I have zero side effects <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> HMMM, maybe being a new (i.e. read tired) mom I shoudl go back to the albuterol in am! HA

About Lactation:
the reason albuterol is considered 'safer' is most likely due to the fact that it has been around longer. Any of our inhaled meds are fine for breastfeeding and a very small percentage of it is actively available in blood stream to be converted to milk-- even IV meds which are directly into the blood only transfer to breastmilk with about 10-14% efficiency, that portion is not really bio-available to their intestinal tract --that is why we inhale and dont just drink it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> so they are truly going to get a tiny portion of it if at all. This is a great website by Dr.Hale, the father of all research of medication in breastmilk he is the onee that completes the studies nad publishes the data that your doctors woudl reference. Most doctors know little to nothing about breastmilk so you area better of calling a lactation consultant or the book or website yourself. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/medicationforumspage.html
">http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu...cationforumspage.html
</a>
 
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mom2lillian

New member
I LOVE xopenex compared to albuterol, I could not take albuterol any time in evenign if I planned to sleep, it upped my heart rate etc. Xopenex makes a big difference for me and I have zero side effects <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> HMMM, maybe being a new (i.e. read tired) mom I shoudl go back to the albuterol in am! HA

About Lactation:
the reason albuterol is considered 'safer' is most likely due to the fact that it has been around longer. Any of our inhaled meds are fine for breastfeeding and a very small percentage of it is actively available in blood stream to be converted to milk-- even IV meds which are directly into the blood only transfer to breastmilk with about 10-14% efficiency, that portion is not really bio-available to their intestinal tract --that is why we inhale and dont just drink it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> so they are truly going to get a tiny portion of it if at all. This is a great website by Dr.Hale, the father of all research of medication in breastmilk he is the onee that completes the studies nad publishes the data that your doctors woudl reference. Most doctors know little to nothing about breastmilk so you area better of calling a lactation consultant or the book or website yourself. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/medicationforumspage.html
">http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu...cationforumspage.html
</a>
 
M

mom2lillian

New member
I LOVE xopenex compared to albuterol, I could not take albuterol any time in evenign if I planned to sleep, it upped my heart rate etc. Xopenex makes a big difference for me and I have zero side effects <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> HMMM, maybe being a new (i.e. read tired) mom I shoudl go back to the albuterol in am! HA

About Lactation:
the reason albuterol is considered 'safer' is most likely due to the fact that it has been around longer. Any of our inhaled meds are fine for breastfeeding and a very small percentage of it is actively available in blood stream to be converted to milk-- even IV meds which are directly into the blood only transfer to breastmilk with about 10-14% efficiency, that portion is not really bio-available to their intestinal tract --that is why we inhale and dont just drink it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> so they are truly going to get a tiny portion of it if at all. This is a great website by Dr.Hale, the father of all research of medication in breastmilk he is the onee that completes the studies nad publishes the data that your doctors woudl reference. Most doctors know little to nothing about breastmilk so you area better of calling a lactation consultant or the book or website yourself. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/medicationforumspage.html
">http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu...cationforumspage.html
</a>
 
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JazzysMom

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I tired the Xopenex a few years ago when I had the tremors from Albeuterol. I didnt feel it did much for me. I much rather deal with the tremors for a short period & know I can breath.

BTW my tremors arent consistant. Only occaisionally and I have yet to figure out what is different with diet, timing etc during the times I do get them.

Glad to hear the Xopenex works well for others.....
 
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JazzysMom

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I tired the Xopenex a few years ago when I had the tremors from Albeuterol. I didnt feel it did much for me. I much rather deal with the tremors for a short period & know I can breath.

BTW my tremors arent consistant. Only occaisionally and I have yet to figure out what is different with diet, timing etc during the times I do get them.

Glad to hear the Xopenex works well for others.....
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I tired the Xopenex a few years ago when I had the tremors from Albeuterol. I didnt feel it did much for me. I much rather deal with the tremors for a short period & know I can breath.

BTW my tremors arent consistant. Only occaisionally and I have yet to figure out what is different with diet, timing etc during the times I do get them.

Glad to hear the Xopenex works well for others.....
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I tired the Xopenex a few years ago when I had the tremors from Albeuterol. I didnt feel it did much for me. I much rather deal with the tremors for a short period & know I can breath.

BTW my tremors arent consistant. Only occaisionally and I have yet to figure out what is different with diet, timing etc during the times I do get them.

Glad to hear the Xopenex works well for others.....
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I tired the Xopenex a few years ago when I had the tremors from Albeuterol. I didnt feel it did much for me. I much rather deal with the tremors for a short period & know I can breath.

BTW my tremors arent consistant. Only occaisionally and I have yet to figure out what is different with diet, timing etc during the times I do get them.

Glad to hear the Xopenex works well for others.....
 
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AnD

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I don't know if this was answered or not (might have missed it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), but the Xopenex HFA is an inhaler, instead of a neb. I have one, too, but I like the neb better, and only use the inhaler if I am in a hurry.

Melissa- I get that, too. I wonder if it is related to blood sugars, somehow (?).
I have noticed that when my lungs feel clearer, I get more shakes, even with the Xopenex. I just assumed that I was getting more into my system, because there was more surface area to absorb it (?) . Maybe my sugars have just been right, and I was breathing better, or my lungs weren't as irritated- heck, I dunno.

My last box of Xopenex that I ordered has some kind of breastfeeding advisory on it- and this is new. I think I did my Xopenex when I was pregnant/breastfeeding (I don't remember having to stop any of my meds, just take different antibiotics).

Xopenex was explained to me as being "refined albuterol", to cut down on the side effects.
 
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AnD

New member
I don't know if this was answered or not (might have missed it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), but the Xopenex HFA is an inhaler, instead of a neb. I have one, too, but I like the neb better, and only use the inhaler if I am in a hurry.

Melissa- I get that, too. I wonder if it is related to blood sugars, somehow (?).
I have noticed that when my lungs feel clearer, I get more shakes, even with the Xopenex. I just assumed that I was getting more into my system, because there was more surface area to absorb it (?) . Maybe my sugars have just been right, and I was breathing better, or my lungs weren't as irritated- heck, I dunno.

My last box of Xopenex that I ordered has some kind of breastfeeding advisory on it- and this is new. I think I did my Xopenex when I was pregnant/breastfeeding (I don't remember having to stop any of my meds, just take different antibiotics).

Xopenex was explained to me as being "refined albuterol", to cut down on the side effects.
 
A

AnD

New member
I don't know if this was answered or not (might have missed it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), but the Xopenex HFA is an inhaler, instead of a neb. I have one, too, but I like the neb better, and only use the inhaler if I am in a hurry.

Melissa- I get that, too. I wonder if it is related to blood sugars, somehow (?).
I have noticed that when my lungs feel clearer, I get more shakes, even with the Xopenex. I just assumed that I was getting more into my system, because there was more surface area to absorb it (?) . Maybe my sugars have just been right, and I was breathing better, or my lungs weren't as irritated- heck, I dunno.

My last box of Xopenex that I ordered has some kind of breastfeeding advisory on it- and this is new. I think I did my Xopenex when I was pregnant/breastfeeding (I don't remember having to stop any of my meds, just take different antibiotics).

Xopenex was explained to me as being "refined albuterol", to cut down on the side effects.
 
A

AnD

New member
I don't know if this was answered or not (might have missed it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), but the Xopenex HFA is an inhaler, instead of a neb. I have one, too, but I like the neb better, and only use the inhaler if I am in a hurry.

Melissa- I get that, too. I wonder if it is related to blood sugars, somehow (?).
I have noticed that when my lungs feel clearer, I get more shakes, even with the Xopenex. I just assumed that I was getting more into my system, because there was more surface area to absorb it (?) . Maybe my sugars have just been right, and I was breathing better, or my lungs weren't as irritated- heck, I dunno.

My last box of Xopenex that I ordered has some kind of breastfeeding advisory on it- and this is new. I think I did my Xopenex when I was pregnant/breastfeeding (I don't remember having to stop any of my meds, just take different antibiotics).

Xopenex was explained to me as being "refined albuterol", to cut down on the side effects.
 
A

AnD

New member
I don't know if this was answered or not (might have missed it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), but the Xopenex HFA is an inhaler, instead of a neb. I have one, too, but I like the neb better, and only use the inhaler if I am in a hurry.

Melissa- I get that, too. I wonder if it is related to blood sugars, somehow (?).
I have noticed that when my lungs feel clearer, I get more shakes, even with the Xopenex. I just assumed that I was getting more into my system, because there was more surface area to absorb it (?) . Maybe my sugars have just been right, and I was breathing better, or my lungs weren't as irritated- heck, I dunno.

My last box of Xopenex that I ordered has some kind of breastfeeding advisory on it- and this is new. I think I did my Xopenex when I was pregnant/breastfeeding (I don't remember having to stop any of my meds, just take different antibiotics).

Xopenex was explained to me as being "refined albuterol", to cut down on the side effects.
 
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