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Can You Use Trelegy While Trying to Quit Smoking?
Can You Use Trelegy While Trying to Quit Smoking?
Trelegy Ellipta is a once-daily inhaler prescribed for COPD and asthma, containing a combination of fluticasone (a steroid), umeclidinium (a long-acting muscarinic antagonist), and vilanterol (a long-acting beta agonist). If you’re a smoker or someone trying to quit smoking, you may wonder how Trelegy fits into your plan — and whether you can safely continue using it during this time.
The short answer is yes: Trelegy can still be used while you’re quitting smoking. In fact, continuing your respiratory medication during a quit attempt is essential to help keep your airways open and inflammation under control as your lungs start healing. However, there are some nuances to be aware of — particularly when it comes to inhaler technique, withdrawal symptoms, and interactions with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
Can Smoking Affect How Trelegy Works?
Smoking can worsen COPD and asthma symptoms. It can also reduce the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids like the fluticasone in Trelegy. That’s why quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your lung health if you’re already using a medication like Trelegy.
Once you stop smoking, you may notice that Trelegy begins to work more effectively — resulting in fewer flare-ups and less coughing or shortness of breath. If you’re planning to quit, talk to your healthcare provider about continuing Trelegy as prescribed. You might even find that, over time, you’ll need fewer rescue inhalers as your lung function improves.
Using Trelegy with Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT)
There are no known harmful interactions between Trelegy and common smoking cessation tools like nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges. You can safely use both as part of your quit plan.
That said, quitting smoking can come with its own withdrawal symptoms — irritability, coughing, increased mucus, and anxiety — which may sometimes feel similar to a COPD or asthma exacerbation. Don’t confuse the two. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms are from nicotine withdrawal or worsening COPD, consult your healthcare provider.
Over the Border Meds also encourages patients to speak with a pharmacist about safely combining respiratory medications with smoking cessation treatments.
Can You Save on Trelegy by Ordering from Canada?
Absolutely. Trelegy Ellipta can cost significantly more in the United States than in Canada. Many American patients are now turning to trusted Canadian online prescription referral services like Over the Border Meds to help reduce their out-of-pocket costs.
While U.S. prices for Trelegy may range from $550–$650 for a one-month supply, Canadians pay around $189.95 — and the same medication is shipped from licensed Canadian pharmacies. For Americans without insurance or with high deductibles, this savings can make a substantial difference, especially for chronic use.
How Over the Border Meds Can Help
At Over the Border Meds, we specialize in helping U.S. patients access affordable prescription medications from Canada. Our team can walk you through the ordering process, verify your prescription, and provide assistance with transitioning to Trelegy if you are just starting out.
We also support smoking cessation by educating patients on proper inhaler use and offering low-cost alternatives for COPD and asthma medications. Whether you are new to Trelegy or have been using it for years, we can ensure you get it affordably — and legally — from a licensed Canadian source.
FAQs About Trelegy and Smoking Cessation
1. Is it safe to use Trelegy while quitting smoking?
Yes, and it’s important to keep using it to manage your COPD or asthma during the quitting process.
2. Does smoking reduce the effect of Trelegy?
Yes. Smoking can reduce the anti-inflammatory effect of the steroid component, fluticasone.
3. Can Trelegy be used with nicotine patches or gum?
Yes. There are no known negative interactions between Trelegy and NRT products.
4. How can I save money on Trelegy?
Ordering from Canada through a service like Over the Border Meds can reduce your monthly cost significantly.
5. Is the Canadian Trelegy the same as the U.S. version?
Yes. Trelegy shipped from Canadian pharmacies is the same brand-name product manufactured by GSK.