Re: Wondering if xolair is better than Singular -Interested in a change

March 17, 2004

Welcome to the group!

Xolair and Singulair do not work the same way, so it really can't be

said that one is better than another. Singulair is a leukotriene

(sp) modifier and Xolair is an anti-IgE medication. The website for

National Jewish Respiratory hospital has good explanations of what

these are and what they are intended to do.

That said, Xolair is for adult allergic asthmatics who have tried

every other drug available, who take multiple drugs, and who still

have a lot of trouble with their asthma despite compliance with their

drug regimens.

If you do try Xolair, you will want to stay on the Singulair until or

unless your doctor says otherwise.

Best of luck to you!

Addy

March 17, 2004

--- In , " anastasiasd " <anastasiasd@y...>

wrote:

> I have had asthma for 15 years and take Advair -250,Singular,

> Nebulizer,Quick Albuterol, Tecquin and predisone.Not as good as I

> want to be. Not under control since June.

> Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

> Sincerely,

> Anastasia

Welcome to the group Anastasia

Singlular didnt do anything for me. The xolair has, but it has taken

6 months.

If your doctor reccommends it, and you have good insurance, I would

give it a try. It sure did help me.

Doug

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