Xopenex: Toddler
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Xopenex
Asked by S.M. from Miami
on April 22, 2011
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My Daughter thjat is 5 years old ( I believe) is having a terrible reaction to xopenex. It is making her VERY AGGRESSIVE and anxious? Can anyone please make a suggesti...
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- How old is your daughter? Other alternatives are: Albuterol Proventil Theodur Ventolin (there are other types as well). Just stop the Xopenex. Or reduc...
- Dear S., Have you had the chance to have her checked for food allergies? Now would be a good time to do that and get her off drugs. Please do not put her on another...
- Research natural healing methods for asthma and allergies. Identify any foods or chemicals in the environment that may be triggering problems and remove them. There ar...
Any Reactions to Xopenex or Pulmicort?
Asked by L. from Chicago
on February 13, 2008
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Has anyone's child use a nebulizer with Xopenex or Pulmicort and had any behavioral reactions? My 2 year old has been acting terrible lately and we have been using th...
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- I've heard similar stories that either of those to meds can cause kids to be more hyper, but haven't experience that personally. Hopefully, your little guy will ...
- same as the rest, have heard it can make you hyper. My son didn't react that way. But also, if he isn't breathing right, that would make you cranky too!!! perhaps he n...
- My 4 year old son has been using both medications since he was 18 months. We use Xopenex as a "rescue" medication (when he has a cold - which is his "trigger"). The Xo...
Xopenex HFA & Singular Medicine
Asked by J.T. from New Orleans
on March 29, 2012
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My 6 year old granddaughter has been taking Xopenex HFA inhaler for a few months now as well as Singular tablets at other times. I have noticed a severe personality ch...
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- Talk to a pharmacist. They are the professionals about medication and side effects. They know it all. I would ask someone who has a mom/pop style place and not Walmart...
- This is a common side effect (*of singular* )in children. Talk to the doctor about alternative treatments.
- Is she being given the correct dosage???? Dosage... is very important... especially in children. And per any inhaler... many adults and parents, tend to over-dose....
Xopenex vs Albuterol??? Please Advise!!!
Asked by A.S. from New York
on December 20, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
My 5 year old DS just started his first bad cough and of course it turns out he has bronchitis !!
His ped prescribed him albuterol or xopenex ... I read t...
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- Albuterol can make kids jumpy and can also frequently cause an increase in heart rate. Generally it's prescribed over Xopenex because it's cheaper, most hospitals wil...
- My pharmacist told me that they are the same medication basically but the Xopenex is a more filtered purer form of the medication. I have never seen the kids have ...
- we used xoponex for my son when he needed treatments
Can I Still Use Opened Xopenex & Pulmicort past 2 Wks?
Asked by M.D. from New York
on October 9, 2009
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I have a package of opened Xopenex & Pulmicort. Its been in the foil package stored in the cabinet. They are still clear color. I opened it in August. I know it says d...
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- Absolutely. I've had MANY, MANY, MANY visits to CHOP w/ my son for his asthma and they've all said as long as it's in the foil bag and in a "dark" (the draw is fine) ...
- I am really not sure if you should use it but I store my daughter's xopenex the same way and use it when needed. As long as it's not in direct sunlight I think it's okay.
- I don't know about the Xopenex, but I always use my Pulmicort until it is finished. I go by the expiration date. Also, try giving your child fish oil-it will decrease ...
21 Month Old Daughter Always Sick
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on August 13, 2008
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Ok, I am a first time mom, but I can't help feeling like my little girl is ALWAYS sick. Since January, she has had 7 ear infections which have finally been put under ...
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- When my son went to an in home daycare with just 2 other children, he was sick at least every other month if not more often. Even if it is clean, you can't see germs ...
- As a mom to 3 boys, my advise is to get rid of all chemicals in your home... (I prefer the Shaklee organic/natural cleaners they last forever and worke great) Put you...
- Hi M.!! I'm sorry to hear what your daughter (and you) are going through! Just a suggestion...get the toxins, chemicals and fumes out of your house. By switching your ...
What to Do About Cough in 15 Month Old???
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Mommas!
I need some suggestions on things to do for my baby girls cough. Yes I am one of those mommy's who does not medicate unless she REALLY needs it, but ...
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- You have obviously gotten alot of responses, but I will go ahead and respond with what we have done with my little one. Yes the baby vicks on the feet with socks work...
- I know this is going to sound crazy but, I tried it along with my 8 year old, 6 year old and 6 month old.......put the vicks rub all over the bottom of the feet then p...
- I think try the vicks vapor rub but if it she continues coughing then you should probably consider taking her to a DR because my son would cough all night and one nigh...
Steriod Use and Inhalers for 21 Month Old?
Asked by A.L. from Kansas City
on February 13, 2007
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When my son was 6 months old, he was diagnosed with whopping cough. Since that time, whenever he gets a cold, he also gets a cough from hell (excuse the term)! I decli...
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- Hi A., First, inhaled steroids are used to treat inflammation of the airways. Bronchodilators come two different ways: short-acting like Albuterol, or Xopenex, an...
- This reaction does not sound right to me. I would definitely discuss this with your pediatrician right away. I have no experience with Whooping Cough, but have had pl...
- HI. I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO HAS HAD THAT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS. WE HAVE TAKEN HER TO SEVERAL DOCTORS BECAUSE THEY GIVE HER THINGS AND THEY NEVER HELP. SHE IS L...
10 Month Old Son with Occasional Congestion
Asked by J.B. from Tyler
on August 2, 2008
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I have a 10 mo son that started having RSV-like symptoms when he was 3 mo (January) and would go through a bad bout of them each month afterwards until he was 6 mo old...
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- My little guy is congested sounding a lot as well. I took him in EVERY month from 4 - 9 months wondering why he was sick...my dr. is convinced that it isn't really an...
- My grandson got RSV when he was also 3 months old. Had a horrible cough and runny nose for months on end. Would take antibiotics and it would clear up for about a we...
- I would take him to an allergist and have him tested. Not all allergy symptoms are the typical ones you assumed. Good Luck from what I have heard Medicaid is hard to d...
Help with My 19 Month Old Son Breathing / Upper Reispatory Infection / Asthma?
Asked by C.N. from Houston
on March 6, 2010
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my son was born premature (2 months early) , he is now 19 months old. In November he got sick with a cold but this one developed into a more severe cold than the ones ...
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- I have twin 9 yr old boys and they both were diagnosed with asthma at about the same age as your son and they were also premature(2 months early too). But my boys wer...
- My son had pneumonia and RSV at 2 months. He was on albuterol inhaler a lot, but we were finally able to stop the wheezing/coughing with Singulair. He stayed on that...
- My pediatrician, now retired, is an expert on kids. Look on facebook for Sue Bradshaw, and her husband is Dr. Doug. They would love to help.
