The average cost for 1 inhaler of 160mcg of Alvesco is $154.48 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 50.66% off the average retail price of $313.08.
InhalerDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
80mcg | 1 inhaler | $146.25 | $146.25 |
160mcg | 1 inhaler | $154.48 | $154.48 |
Typical dosage for Alvesco
Alvesco is available as inhalers with either 80 mcg or 160 mcg of ciclesonide in each inhalation.
The typical dose is either 80 mcg, 160 mcg, or 320 mcg inhaled twice daily.
Your provider will pick a starting dose based on which other asthma medications you were previously taking before starting Alvesco. After starting Alvesco, your provider will adjust your dose based on how well the medication is controlling your asthma symptoms and if you're having side effects.
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
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Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
