FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find a few of the most commonly asked questions here:

  • What are the 3 medicines in TRELEGY?

    TRELEGY contains 3 long-acting medicines:

    • fluticasone furoate: an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    • vilanterol: a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA)
    • umeclidinium: a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), also known as an anticholinergic

    Learn how these 3 medicines work together.

  • What can I expect to pay for TRELEGY?

    The amount you pay for TRELEGY depends on your prescription drug insurance plan. To better understand your out-of-pocket cost, contact your insurance provider, as they know the details of your plan.

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  • When should I take TRELEGY, and what if I miss a dose?

    Take 1 inhalation of TRELEGY per day, at the same time each day. Do not take more than 1 inhalation per day.

    If you miss a dose of TRELEGY, take it as soon as you remember and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses at 1 time.

  • When should TRELEGY NOT be used?

    Do not use TRELEGY:

    • to treat sudden, severe symptoms of COPD or asthma
    • if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins
    • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in TRELEGY:
      • active: fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, vilanterol
      • inactive: lactose monohydrate (contains milk proteins), magnesium stearate

    Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

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About TRELEGY

  • What are the approved uses for TRELEGY?

    • COPD: TRELEGY (100/62.5/25 mcg) is prescribed long term to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. TRELEGY is used to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing and to reduce the number of flare-ups.
    • Asthma: TRELEGY (100/62.5/25 mcg or 200/62.5/25 mcg) is prescribed long term to prevent and control symptoms of asthma in adults for better breathing and to prevent symptoms such as wheezing.

    Limitations of Use:
    TRELEGY is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and will not replace a rescue inhaler.
    TRELEGY should not be used in children younger than 18 years of age. It is not known if TRELEGY is safe and effective in children younger than 18 years of age.

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  • What are the 3 medicines in TRELEGY?

    TRELEGY contains 3 long-acting medicines:

    • fluticasone furoate: an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    • vilanterol: a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA)
    • umeclidinium: a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), also known as an anticholinergic

    Learn how these 3 medicines work together.

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  • What should I tell my doctor before using TRELEGY?

    Before using TRELEGY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have:

    • heart problems; high blood pressure; seizures; thyroid problems; diabetes; liver problems; weak bones (osteoporosis); an immune system problem; eye problems such as glaucoma, increased pressure in your eye, cataracts, blurred vision, or other changes in vision. TRELEGY may make your glaucoma worse.

    or if you:

    • are allergic to milk proteins.
    • have prostate or bladder problems, or problems passing urine. TRELEGY may make these problems worse.
    • have any type of viral, bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infection.
    • are exposed to chickenpox or measles.
    • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRELEGY may harm your unborn baby.
    • are breastfeeding. It is not known if the medicines in TRELEGY pass into your milk and if they can harm your baby.

    Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRELEGY and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: anticholinergics (including tiotropium, ipratropium, aclidinium); atropine; other long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) (including salmeterol, formoterol, arformoterol, olodaterol, and indacaterol); antifungal or anti-HIV medicines.

    Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

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  • When should TRELEGY NOT be used?

    Do not use TRELEGY:

    • to treat sudden, severe symptoms of COPD or asthma
    • if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins
    • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in TRELEGY:
      • active: fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, vilanterol
      • inactive: lactose monohydrate (contains milk proteins), magnesium stearate

    Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

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  • What can I expect to pay for TRELEGY?

    The amount you pay for TRELEGY depends on your prescription drug insurance plan. To better understand your out-of-pocket cost, contact your insurance provider, as they know the details of your plan.

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  • Are there savings offers for TRELEGY?

    Yes! You may be eligible to pay as little as $0 on your prescription for TRELEGY for up to 12 months. For eligible commercially insured patients only. Maximum savings of the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) less $35 per month. Restrictions apply.

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TRELEGY for COPD

  • How do I know if I need more from my daily COPD medicine?

    If you've been using a daily maintenance medicine to treat your COPD and still have trouble breathing or experience flare-ups (exacerbations), you may want to explore another treatment option. Talk to your doctor about 3-in-1 TRELEGY and ask if it might be right for you.

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  • How does TRELEGY help treat COPD?

    TRELEGY 100/62.5/25 mcg is the first and only once-daily triple therapy in a single inhaler for COPD.

    TRELEGY contains 3 long-acting medicines that work together to open airways, keep them open, and provide a full 24 hours of better breathing. It’s taken once a day to help prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath) and improve lung function.

    Your results may vary. TRELEGY does not replace a rescue inhaler.

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  • Does TRELEGY treat sudden symptoms of COPD?

    No. TRELEGY 100/62.5/25 mcg is used long term as a once-daily maintenance medication to prevent symptoms for better breathing, and to reduce the number of flare-ups (exacerbations).

    TRELEGY does not relieve sudden symptoms of COPD, and you should not take extra doses of TRELEGY to relieve these sudden symptoms. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms. If you do not have a rescue inhaler, contact your healthcare provider to have one prescribed for you.

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  • Should I stop taking TRELEGY if my COPD symptoms get better?

    Do not stop using TRELEGY unless told to do so by your healthcare provider, because your symptoms might get worse. Your healthcare provider will change your medicines as needed.

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TRELEGY for Asthma

  • How do I know if I need more from my daily asthma medicine?

    When your asthma continues to be uncontrolled, it may be a sign that your current treatment isn’t cutting it. Because even if you’re taking a 2-in-1 treatment, your airways can still become narrowed and inflamed because of asthma, which can lead to difficulty breathing. If so, it might be time to ask your doctor about TRELEGY—the first and only once-daily, 3-in-1 treatment for asthma.

    Your results may vary. TRELEGY does not replace a rescue inhaler.

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  • How does TRELEGY help treat asthma?

    TRELEGY is the first and only once-daily triple therapy in a single inhaler for asthma.

    TRELEGY contains 3 long-acting medicines that work together to open airways, keep them open, and provide a full 24 hours of better breathing. It’s taken once a day to control symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath) and improve lung function.

    Your results may vary. TRELEGY does not replace a rescue inhaler.

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  • Does TRELEGY treat sudden symptoms of asthma?

    No. TRELEGY is used long term as a once-daily maintenance medication to prevent symptoms of asthma and improve lung function.

    TRELEGY does not relieve sudden symptoms of asthma, and you should not take extra doses of TRELEGY to relieve these sudden symptoms. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms. If you do not have a rescue inhaler, contact your healthcare provider to have one prescribed for you.

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  • Should I stop taking TRELEGY if my asthma symptoms get better?

    Do not stop using TRELEGY unless told to do so by your healthcare provider, because your symptoms might get worse. Your healthcare provider will change your medicines as needed.

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Using TRELEGY

  • How do I use the TRELEGY ELLIPTA inhaler?

    Find a full demonstration and step-by-step instructions by navigating to the “How to Use TRELEGY” page under “About TRELEGY” on this site or simply click here.

    If you need more help, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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  • When should I take TRELEGY, and what if I miss a dose?

    Take 1 inhalation of TRELEGY per day, at the same time each day. Do not take more than 1 inhalation per day.

    If you miss a dose of TRELEGY, take it as soon as you remember and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses at 1 time.

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  • How do I store TRELEGY?

    Store TRELEGY at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C). Keep in a dry place away from heat and sunlight. Store TRELEGY in the unopened foil tray and only open when ready for use.

    Safely throw TRELEGY away in the trash 6 weeks after you open the foil tray or when the counter reads "0," whichever comes first. Write the date you open the tray on the label on the inhaler.

    Keep TRELEGY and all medicines out of the reach of children.

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  • Is this inhaler recyclable?

    GSK cannot guarantee that TRELEGY ELLIPTA inhalers or their contents can be fully recycled. Because waste disposal laws and regulations vary from state to state, check with your local or state government agency for guidance.

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  • How do I know I've received the dose?

    After you slide the cover down to expose the mouthpiece, you should hear a "click," and the dose counter will decrease by 1. Even when using the inhaler correctly, you may not taste or feel the medicine and you should not take another dose.

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  • Why does the dose counter start at 30 instead of 60?

    • Each inhaler of TRELEGY contains 30 doses, which equals a 30-day supply. That's why your dose counter starts at 30 and counts down with each dose.
    • TRELEGY contains 3 medicines. Inside the inhaler, the 3 medicines are packaged into 2 separate strips that each contain 30 blisters. When you open the inhaler (and hear the click), the contents of 1 blister from each of the 2 strips combine to form 1 dose of TRELEGY.
    • You may see the quantity "60" mentioned in printouts about your prescription, but your inhaler provides 30 doses. The "60" refers to the number of blisters inside the inhaler, and not the number of doses.

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