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Has anyone used Trelegy?

Posted by guinivere @guinivere, Oct 24, 2024

I have been on Advair HFA for a long time, over 10 years. My COPD per tests today is stable, but I have wondered if I should switch to something different. I did not know the doctor I saw today but I had had a PFT test, shared my thoughts about being so long on Advair & she right off the bat suggested Trelogy. A once a day discus inhaler, bye bye to Advair & Incruse! Now that I have switched, I am anxious, primarily because I didn't get to discuss this with her. OR my doctor! I am going to try to contact him tomorrow but meanwhile would like to hear from anyone re Trelogy &/or Advair.

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eatberry | @eatberry | Mar 13 12:51am
In reply to @ccarl "I am 83 with COPD and I was on trelegy for a few months but the..." + (show)
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I am 83 with COPD and I was on trelegy for a few months but the third ingredient for the improvement caused violent coughing, and I had to stop. Breztri now and beginning the third year and everything is much better for me.

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I have COPD and have used several medications (and for five years have used a CPAP machine at night for sleep apnea). I've now been on Trelegy as my main COPD med for well over a year. it's been by far the best medication I've ever used. No side effects, easy once a day dosing. And my pulmonologist is happy with the state of my lungs, which appear stable or slightly improved on Trelegy. I do wish it cost less; my insurance covers most of it, but not everyone is so fortunate.

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eatberry | @eatberry | Mar 13 12:54am
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I have COPD and have used several medications (and for five years have used a CPAP machine at night for sleep apnea). I've now been on Trelegy as my main COPD med for well over a year. it's been by far the best medication I've ever used. No side effects, easy once a day dosing. And my pulmonologist is happy with the state of my lungs, which appear stable or slightly improved on Trelegy. I do wish it cost less; my insurance covers most of it, but not everyone is so fortunate.

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PS I'm 94 and female, in an independent - living apartment in a Minnesota retirement community.

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hicopd | @hicopd | Mar 13 9:53am

Yes, it would be wonderful if all medications would be more affordable for all!

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larryd287 | @larryd287 | Mar 30 12:19pm

My pulmonologist prescribed Trelegy Ellipta for me (I have lung cancer) to help with shortness of breath and wheezing. I was diagnosed with mild COPD three years ago but it never interfered with my lifestyle until I got cancer. The Trelegy has worked great for me. Since I'm on Medicare, my co-pay is a little steep and I wouldn't continue taking it if I wasn't getting such good results with it. Now I think it's worth every penny. I have almost no wheezing and my shortness of breath issues have much improved.

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hicopd | @hicopd | Mar 30 12:28pm

This year, folks on Medicare D plans are supposed to have a $2000 cap on all medications. Once you reach that amount out of pocket the rest are supposed to have $0 copay. This should help many folks.

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frustrated2025 | @frustrated2025 | Apr 4 9:46am

Morning, The prices to breathe is so sad. Somedays better than others. Someone suggested TRELOGY....with RX.COM, I have been using Albuterol..cheap $25 with Rx.com.
Has anyone tried to get a drug like Trilogy for free or at reduced price through the manufacturer or even government and HOW? Thk you. Have a happy day.

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smilton | @smilton | Apr 5 7:00am
In reply to @frustrated2025 "Morning, The prices to breathe is so sad. Somedays better than others. Someone suggested TRELOGY....with RX.COM,..." + (show)
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Morning, The prices to breathe is so sad. Somedays better than others. Someone suggested TRELOGY....with RX.COM, I have been using Albuterol..cheap $25 with Rx.com.
Has anyone tried to get a drug like Trilogy for free or at reduced price through the manufacturer or even government and HOW? Thk you. Have a happy day.

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You can get a coupon for elegy if you don’t have insurance/like Medicare

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frustrated2025 | @frustrated2025 | Apr 5 9:10am
In reply to @smilton "You can get a coupon for elegy if you don’t have insurance/like Medicare" + (show)
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You can get a coupon for elegy if you don’t have insurance/like Medicare

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Even if you have Medicare plus Insurance associated with Medicare - It costs a fortune - does anyone have costs associated with this drug? Using Food RX is cheaper than using Humana. (much Cheaper).

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