Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 30, 2013, at 13:49:59
In reply to Re: Parnate help: drug interaction, posted by kirbyw on December 30, 2013, at 5:34:04
>Based on the experiences referred to in the postings, it seems safe to try salbutamol.
It should be OK but you may experience the usual side effects eg. tremor. Just try one inhalation and repeat after 10 mins if needed, and if tolerated.
>Also it would appear from what I have read that cortosteroid based medications for shortness of breath (mainly for asthma, apparently) have no MAO interactions, and can be used preventatively, but will not relieve an episode once it starts while salbutamol will.
That is all correct.
>I do have heart disease.
Salbutamol is widely used in patients with heart disease, but can at times be a problem because it increases heart rate at high doses. This may provoke angina, but given your recent stress test results, this seems unlikely to be a problem. Unfortunately, some meds used in heart disease eg. beta blockers, can sometimes cause breathlessness.
You really need a diagnosis from your lung specialist, in order to determine the cause of your symptoms and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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