Yes, you’ll likely need to use other drugs while you’re taking Xopenex or Xopenex HFA.
Xopenex and Xopenex HFA are short-acting medications that are used as needed to treat sudden breathing symptoms. These drugs work quickly to help you breathe easier. Because of this, they’re called rescue medications.
Other drugs, called maintenance medications, are used consistently (at least once each day). These drugs work to control breathing conditions and prevent symptom flare-ups. If maintenance drugs are working well for you, you shouldn’t need to use your rescue medication very often.
Xopenex and Xopenex HFA should generally be used less than twice each week. If you need to use them more often, talk with your doctor. They may recommend adjusting your maintenance medication so that you don’t need to use your rescue medication as often.
If you have questions about which medications you’ll need to take with Xopenex, talk with your doctor.