Weaning off Breo

Hello. Yes, I am on BREO Ellipta. I have moderate COPD, and I do very well on this medication without side effects. I’ve been on it for about three years and did try to use it only when I thought I needed it instead of a steady daily dose. I could tell the difference. Also, I never had any lung congestion ever. The irritation I have with BREO is the cost; it is expensive until your deductible is met, and still about $75 a month after I met the deductible.

@jenben59 I have a lot of congestion and am working on ways to decrease that. I have osteoporosis and have been on this medication for 3 years. My osteoporosis is worse, not blaming the Breo solely, but it can be a factor. Just would like to give my body a break while I work on some things that are natural, healthy eating, weight bearing exercises, etc.

@joycecates Thanks for the information. I have osteoporosis but it is like just at the first level(?) not extreme and is only in L4, L5, and S1. I am really trying to improve with better diet, exercise, and increase in Vitamins D, K, and calcium. I was prescribed a pill but I got very concerned about side effects, the possibility of a broken thigh bone, and possibility of jaw bone problems. It is almost a gamble to try to improve one problem and you may end up with another. what do you think?

Exactly, which is why I won't fall for the medication trap....too many problems. My osteoporosis has progressed because I did not heed the warning 10 years ago at osteopenia. I treated it like my life was a dress rehearsal instead of heeding the warning. I just want to give my body a break from the steroids in Breo. My physician feels that the steroids in Breo are not enough to worry about. I disagree. They even state on the commercials that it may lead to bone loss, and they specifically mention osteoporosis. I just want a break and hope that I can do this for a while.