Off Topic - Matt

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Off Topic - Matt

Matt,

Thank you very much for answering my question.

Alana

>

> Levalbuterol or Xopnex (zopnex) is a chemically re engineered

version

> of albuterol. The product manufacture says it does not cause an

> increase in hart rate if used every 6-8 hours apart. That said I

know

> one person who has just the opposite reaction so it could go the

other

> way with you too. Just to be clear, I know many people it has work

for.

>

> If albuterol is giving you unpleasant side effects, you may want to

re

> evaluate your asthma plan. It's possible you could be using it too

> much. The national guide lines say if you are using your " rescue "

> inhaler more then 2 times per week, your asthma is considered out of

> control and you need to see your doctor about getting some other

> asthma medications.

>

> Years ago, albuterol and medications like it were first line drugs

for

> asthma. Now they are considered rescue or emergency medications. I

> know some can't get buy with out using it everyday. And I guess if

> they are fine with that and can take the side effects, then let them

> do it. But those who are not fine with the side effects, there are

> other options out there.

>

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