Drug Ratings for SYMBICORTAverage Rating: 3.2 (55 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SYMBICORT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 3 | COPD | Raspy & dry throat. Significant weight gain...all in the trunk (upper & lower abdomen) without any changes to eating/working/exercise habits. Severe thinning of skin on forearms...barely a touch on something leaves a blood bruise that takes a couple of weeks to heal. If it's a bad one (i.e. banged it not just touched something) the skin actually will peel off & bleed. | I didn't realize my weight gain could be due to the drug until I researched a lot. Came up with Cushing's Syndrome (due to puffy eye & cheek of late), but knew probably not that as it's rare. This led me to some mentions of Symbicort-related side effects experienced by others. The thinning skin...due to the steroids...my dr. advised me of that. Stopping Symbicort now & going to make a dr. appt. asap to get on a non-steroid inhaler. | F | 62 | 1 years 200 2X D | 4/24/2013 | 3 | Asthma | I took it for a while without many side effects except nausea and pain in my left rib which seemed to go away at first and then I started to get really dizzy the more I took it and could not function form day to day also my head felt like it was swollen and ready to pop. I had the worst headache that did not even seem to go away with meds and if it did it came back after they wore off. I also lost mass weight on this drug as I could hardly eat. I went back to Advair as I feel it works best for me for now. I will say Symbicort works for breathing but the side effects are not worth it at all. | It works great for breathing but side effects have kept me home fo months and I did not figure it out until now why I was so sick. | F | 51 | 3 months 160/4.5 1X D | 3/19/2013 | 5 | COPD | Seem to have horse throat almost every day. | Quit smoking 7 years ago. I feel normal again. I believe it works well for me. Used it for 7 years. | M | 57 | 5 years 160/4.5 1X D | 3/6/2013 | 3 | Asthma | Acid reflux, heartburn, constipation, losing voice due to congestion, gain of 13 lbs. | F | 59 | 6 weeks 160/4.5 2X D | 2/25/2013 | 4 | Asthma | Short of breath on exertion. Possible weight gain, but I recently unemployed so Im not out as much. | 1st off Symbicort works pretty good for me. I have no choice to be around pets. In the winter, with windows closed, i have a lot of trouble. Qvair wasn't helping anymore. For me Symbicort works right away, and only need rescue, maybe once a day or less. The down fall, is it is difficult to catch my breath on exertion. I ride a bike and the hill on my street, I am really panting. Usually I am winded breathing hard, but I am now really winded breathing very hard to catch my breath. Same effect on lighter exertion. I had the same thing happen when I used it 3-4 yrs go, but I want riding and just thought this was the way my lungs were at this stage in my life. Again normal breathing was great exp around critters. Ive notice a few other have had this problem. I am going to as my Dr for a different Rx. Since I am pretty active, this impact my life, except for being able to breath normally=) | M | 61 | 1 months 160mcg 2X D | 1/9/2013 | 5 | copd asthma | Numbness in finger are terrible & hair loss & migraine headaches. | Very expensive for me. $241.00 | F | 48 | 2 months 180 2X D | 1/5/2013 | 2 | bronchiactasis | hair loss, extreme weakness, increased mucus, depression. I kept thinking about death all the time | F | 65 | 6 months 2X D | 11/15/2012 | 2 | Asthma | Numbness is fingers, depression, acid reflux | It seemed to work for a while, but in my second month now and I am noticing side effects that are becoming quite bothersome. My stomach is a mess ... heartburn, pains. I'm also anxious now because of all this and I just feel depressed and rotten. | F | 42 | 60 days 160 2X D | 11/11/2012 | 1 | Asthma | Severe constant headaches. Back pain. | M | 54 | 2 weeks 2 x day | 9/15/2012 | 1 | COPD (mild) | Weight gain (despite dieting), Bloating and very hard distended abdomen (looked 9 months pregnant) this was causing breathlessness, hair started to fall out. | Thought it was a wonder drug at first and only realised bloating and weight gain due to symbicort by process of elimination. Stopped taking it 3 weeks ago and weight subsiding daily and had no more bloating of abdomen since stopping. | F | 58 | 6 months 2X D | 8/14/2012 | 1 | Asthma | sore left eye socket, muscle spasms, pain shooting up right calve, hoarse, blurred vision, bleeding gums, sore gums, lump on left temple, difficulty breathing, hair loss (am wearing a wig), diarrhea, depression, anxiety, tremors, nightmares, heart palpitations, lower back aches, muscle aches, slurred speech, flem production, nasal congestion, dizziness, sluggish, loss of energy, cloudy thinking, extreme irritability, severe headaches, memory loss, confused thinking, swollen ankles, difficulty walking, swollen right knee | Symbicort actually raised my peak flow meter score by 100 points which is awesome! The side effects, however, greatly outweigh the benefits for me. I'm currently reading the book The Water Cure hoping to find a natural way to combat my asthma. I've taken Symbicort for a year but 2 weeks ago started taking 160 instead of 80 because my asthma is not controlled. Well, all of the side effects were intensified and made me aware that I was having pretty bad side effects all along but didn't know it. Over the past year I've had to see my primary care physician, dentist, oral surgeon, trip to the emergency room after literally falling over...none of these doctors could figure out what was wrong with me. Now...just after just a few days of not taking Symbicort I still feel a little achy but feel sooooo much better than I did 2 weeks ago. | F | 48 | 12 months 2 2X D | 7/28/2012 | 1 | light asthma | HORRIBLE - i was getting so weak on this drug, I knew that one day I would not be able to get out of bed. I had to stop exercising, my body felt so weak. Kills your bones. Why doctor prescribe a drug that harms your bones without recommending something that counteracts that side affect - like taking Calcium!!!! HORRIBLE poison, do not take this drug - I think it caused my asthma to get worse as well. | F | 40 | 3 months 50 mg 2X D | 7/7/2012 | 1 | COPD, chronic bronchitis | Severe headache (lasted 4 hours after each dose), sleep disruption, nausea, severe upper back/shoulder ache, chest tightness, excessive mucous production, immediate depression | HORRIBLE drug. Did the exact opposite as what it was supposed to: instead of making it easier to breathe, filled throat with congestion...and all the side effects were awful & instant (first headache came on 5 minutes after first inhalation.) | F | 57 | 4 days standard 2X D | 7/6/2012 | 3 | recently diagnosed asthma | worked great for preventing asthma symptoms, but caused anxiety and depression, that increased with continuing use | F | 64 | 5 months 160/4.5 2X D | 6/30/2012 | 3 | Asthma (Early COPD) | Weight loss. Restless sleeps. Problem falling asleep. Restless legs. UTI (Bladder infections - where conditions are painful daily.) Increase of gag reflex. Increase of mucus out put daily. | I was put on Symbicort for my asthma that I was born with. Since I am also a smoker (I know bad girl.) I have early COPD signs. My physician put me on this cause of my severe allergies. But all the negative out weigh the positive. Yes, I haven't had a single Asthma attack in 8 months, but I have had more UTI's since then. So instead of my lungs hurting...my "area" hurts. Not to sure what the trade off was there. At least now there is a reason....my husband thought it was him! | F | 37 | 8 months 200mcg 2X D | 4/9/2012 | 5 | Chronic asthma since childhood | It works exceptionally for my asthma, but many years of use (prev other similar meds) has lead to general weight gain, some extra fat accumulation around the face/neck and torso, a dependancy on the medication, cystic acne, coated tongue despite mouth rinsing, stretch marks and sensitive skin. Unfortunately has possibly also caused/contributed to significant GERD/GORD. | F | 25 | 2 years 200/6 | 1/23/2012 | 2 | bronchitis, and uncontrolled cough | Retention of fluids, bloating, loss of appetite, swollen nasal passages. I felt as if I had a sinus infection, which I did not have when I started to use it. Scratchy throat and awakening at night to cough for two hours with little production, as a result. Wheezing at night, not during the day, although using it in the morning, and prior to bed. Not to mention the price if I had to use it for weeks or more. | I am trying to stop using it after three days of it. I don't have asthma, so, I am not sure why I am using it at all. | F | 72 | 3 days 180/4.5 2X D | 1/13/2012 | 5 | Asthma | None that I'm aware of | Has really helped me manage my condition - I don't notice I have asthma until I get a cold! | F | 26 | 10 years 120 2X D | 1/12/2012 | 5 | Asthma | Weight gain, Thursh, and frequent urination. | F | 30 | 3 years 2 puffs tw | 1/7/2012 | 4 | asthma | 10 lb weight gain even though i exericise everyday and watch my diet. I have had hair loss, and weak nails. My asthma is still not controlled and had to go on xolair. | F | 32 | 2 years 160 2X D | 12/7/2011 | 5 | Chronic asthma since infancy | No side effects to my knowledge. No weight gain or hair loss. I did have a lot of post nasal drip and often a raspy voice, but this was attributed to LPR (silent acid reflux) and when I changed my diet, symptoms cleared up--I don't believe attributable to Symbicort. | Symbicort has completely eliminated my symptoms, even during my worst allergy time of year. It has freed me up for all kinds of strenuous exercise I could not do before, given me back a good night's sleep by the elimination of persistent nightly asthma attacks, and kept me out of emergency rooms in the fall when my allergies are at their peak. | F | 61 | 4 years 2 puffs 2X D | 11/4/2011 | 2 | Asthma | Weight gain, bloating, urinary problems, stomach discomfort, tightness on my chest, off balanced, unable to speak properly, short of breath especially after eating, feeling very full after a normal meal. | Because I don't have health insurance and a regular job, I have no other choice but to continue taking Symbicort on and off. I would take an alternative medication if I could afford it. | M | 36 | 2 weeks 1X D | 10/27/2011 | 3 | Asthma | Severe weight gain of 20 lbs over 2 months with no change to my diet or exercise routine, to which I was always very rigid and careful about. Developed a very puffy "moon face". Huge purple stretch marks developed all over my stomach. | For my asthma, it worked amazingly. My symptoms disappeared within a week, and I had no use for my rescue inhalor. However, I feared the weight gain would lead to other major health problems, so I am working with my doctor on a non-steroid I can take. If you have severe asthma, this medication is a godsend. If it's mild like mine, I would suggest looking into other options. | F | 28 | 2 months 2X D | 10/18/2011 | 4 | COPD | Hair loss and weight gain | F | 55 | 3 months 2X D | 10/4/2011 | 5 | asthma | I've only been using Symbicort for 2 weeks and have already gained 7 pounds :( | Symbicort immediately helped me breathe easier and I have not suffered an asthma attack in 2 weeks | F | 52 | 2 weeks 160/4.5 2X D | 5/26/2011 | 5 | asthma | weight gain? Have gained 15 pounds since started taking 4 years ago. May just be normal aging gain or could be that it is more difficult to maintain a normal weight while on Symbicort. | Tried Advair and had minor asthma attack. Symbicort works brilliantly for me. My prescription is for 2 puffs twice daily, but my asthma is totally controlled with only 2 puffs in morning. 98% of normal lung capacity. | F | 52 | 4 years 160 2X D | 5/13/2011 | 2 | Asthma | I experienced chest tightness and a lot of my hair fell out | F | 46 | 1 months 160/4.5 2X D | 3/27/2011 | 2 | asthma | controlled my asthma but my urologist thinks that it contributed to my problem with urine retention. Listed side effect is UTI. Will go back on Advair and see what happens. | Expensive but I had some help from Astra Zeneca | F | 74 | 2 years 160mg 2X D | 2/18/2011 | 4 | ASTHMA | I CANNOT TELL OF ANY SIDE EFFECTS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED HAIR LOSS AND LOSS OF SHORT DISTANCE EYESIGHT BUT THIS COULD BE AGE RELATED (I AM 47 NOW). SOME RARE JOINT PAIN (TENNIS ELBOW) I DO KNOW IF I CAN RELATE TO THE DRUG. | I HAD A SINGLE ASTHMA INCIDENT SINCE STARTED TAKING SYMBICORT. I AM VERY SATISFIED AS FAR AS ASTHMA IS CONCERNED. I DO NOT LIKE THE DEPENDANCY BUT THE ASTHMA IS VIRTUALLY GONE! | M | 47 | 15 months 160/4.5mg 1X D | 1/31/2011 | 3 | COPD | F | 60 | 14 days 160 mcg 2X D | 1/25/2011 | 1 | Asthma | After using symbicort for two months I noticed my hair was starting to fall out, especially at the front. It took a while for me to realise it was Symbicort causing it. After discontinuing Symbicort for about three months my hair started to grow back but has not fully recovered | I will never use Symbicort again. Although it helped my asthma immensely it is just not worth the hair loss. | F | 63 | 5 months 2X D | 1/10/2011 | 5 | wheezing with mild asthma | One thrush infection within a week after taking for the first time;cured with "swish & swallow" medication. Then after 1 year, severe upper respiratory infection, but may not be from this medication?? | Doctor prescribed 2 puffs twice daily; I was able to titrate down to 1 puff once daily (before going to bed). Since I have gotten the upper respiratory infection, I stopped the Symbicort. So far (one week), the original symptoms (wheezing and mild asthma) have NOT recurred. | M | 68 | 365 days 80/4.5mcg 1X D | 1/9/2011 | 4 | late onset asthma | weight gain | I also suspect that my increased thirst is related. | F | 53 | 2X D | 12/30/2010 | 1 | asthma | The first time I took Symbicort, I noticed very rapid heart beat, but I was at work and did not have time to really think about it. The next day was Christmas (2010) and I took the Symbicort at 8AM, within a few minutes my heart was racing at 120 beats per minute. My husband is a doctor and I asked him to check my pulse. I kept on unloading the dishwasher and then I started making horrible sounds and my body was jerking and a few seconds after that I started to pass out. My husband caught me and starting telling my daughters I was having a seizure. I will NEVER take Symbicort again. | F | 47 | 2 days 2X D | 12/28/2010 | 5 | severe copd | I have been taking Symbicort for 8 or 9 years during which it has also changed its name. I am very active and plan my whole day around the Symbicort inhalation time. I also cheat on it and take the afternoon inhalation somewhat early. I have been on home oxygen all this time. | Does it cause a dry mouth? Originally I was told I had to drink at least 2 liters of water a day, and I never do that. I have trouble keeping my weight; it is now 41 kg. | F | 68 | 8 years 2X D | 9/26/2010 | 5 | Asthma | At first I was hoarse, had vivid dreams and leg cramps. I have an excellent allergist who had we get a weaker prescription (all samples until it was right), use it with an aerochamber, and take 1 puff every other night. If I take it in the morning, I get hoarse. | My asthma is completely under control now after using it 8 months. I think that pharmacy companies want people to take the biggest dose possible since it maximizes their profits. Formerely I used Advair with very bad side effects. | F | 69 | 80/45 1X O | 8/27/2010 | 5 | asthma | Early on I felt dizzy and on edge. I didn't feel normal, so I stopped using it. But the drug works so well to control my asthma, that after two weeks I started back up again. I've always noticed an increase in mucus and post nasal drip for which I'm constantly clearing my throat, which is also raspy. I did develop a throat fungus which I had to take prescribed medication to get rid of. And then for the past six months I've noticed a sensation in my throat that I'm having problems swallowing and that food is getting stuck and a loss of cognitive function. I too feel like I'm addicted. | Yes, it works for me, but I'm wondering at what cost. I don't feel like my self anymore. | M | 34 | 1.5 years 80 / 4.5 2X D | 6/23/2010 | 3 | Asthma | Weight gain. Always hungry, even immediately after I eat. Also, headaches--daily. | It works great to control my asthma, however, I don't like feeling hungry all the time. I will talk to my doctor and change to another medication. | F | 49 | 1 years | 1/22/2010 | 1 | Asthma/early COPD | Worsening of asthma symptoms almost immediately. | Tried it for a week, greatly increased my need for rescue med. Instead of needing albuterol only 1-2 times a month, needed it at least once a day. Tried stopping it for a week until symptoms settled down again, and retried. Same thing happened. Will not use again! | F | 47 | 10 days | 1/18/2010 | 3 | COPD | Have tried Symbicort 3 different times. Stopped the 1st 2 times due to severe headaches. It seemed to help the shortness of breath so tried it a 3rd time. I have Fibromyalgia. After a little over 2 weeks the muscles in my shoulders hurt so much it hurt to have my arms hang down. My leg muscles felt kind of rubbery also. Chiropractor was unable to crack my neck due to the muscles being so tight. I did neck exercises, massage & used a Tens machine. Nothing helped. I also noticed my nose ran much more than normal. Finally looked Symbicort up online & found it could cause Myalgia. I immediately stopped taking it. | Symbicort seemed to help the shortness of breath better than the Pulmicort, but I can't handle the side effects. | F | 64 | 1 months | 12/31/2009 | 2 | Asthma/Early COPD | Dry mouth, throat, WEIGHT GAIN, weaker lungs than when I started using it. | I moved from a humid climate to a very dry one, and found I was wheezing at night. The lung doctor scared me into taking symbicort by telling me my asthma had not been controlled for years and that I might have emphysema (tests proved I didn't) On the breath tests my lung capacity is worse than when I was only using an inhaler before exercise. I am afraid to go off symbicort since I am in a foreign country. I have been using 1 puff 2X a day. I have gained 15 lbs. in the 6 months I've been taking it. | F | 63 | 6 months | 12/29/2009 | 4 | Asthma, COPD | Blurry vision, tearing & itchy eyes, puffy eyelids, raspy voice, sore throat. Seems to be getting worse. | Take only at night, works well, unable to go without. Trying to change to another medication. | F | 53 | 1.5 years | 12/10/2009 | 5 | Asthma | Tremors, Nervousness | I haven't been using it for very long, but so far I've found it to be very helpful. I'm very sensitive to irritants...dust, cat dander, pollens, bleach, etc. With this medication, I'm not as sensitive to them, so I don't have so many problems when I'm sleeping at night and when I'm outside. I don't wake up at night nearly as often, except maybe when my cat sneaks onto my bed. As a result I'm not tired all day long. When I'm cleaning the house I don't have as many coughing fits. Stuff like that. So it's certainly helped my quality of life. The package says it takes 15 min for the long-acting bronchodilator to work, but to me it feels like it works pretty fast...faster than 15 min. I haven't gained any weight on it. I use 2 puffs twice a day of 160/4.5, but I've only been using it for 3 weeks. I've actually lost 5 lbs in the past 3 weeks. The taste isn't too bad...not nearly as bad as ProAir or Proventil HFA. I brush and rinse after I use it so I won't get thrush. | F | 37 | 3 weeks | 11/8/2009 | 5 | copd | morning nasal congestion until four sneezes tend to clear nasal and brochial airways; mild arythmia on first going to bed; increased nighttime sweating ,head and neck. some shortness of breath during the day with exertion. | M | 74 | 6 weeks | 10/7/2009 | 2 | Allergic Asthma | Chest tightness, headaches, significant fatigue, drop in numbers on peak flow meter. | Pulmonologist prescribed to see if Symbicort would work any better than my current combination. Took for a couple of days and within the first 24 hours felt the chest tightness immediately. Having taken Pulmicort for 9 years now I didn't believe it was that medication in Symbicort but the longer acting med. I was hoping this would do the trick since I take Serevent separately from the Pulmicort and thought it would decrease the $. I just felt that "elephant" on my chest till I stopped Symbicort and went back to my regular meds. | F | 55 | 5 days | 8/1/2009 | 4 | ASTHMA | THIS MEDICATION IS ALL I USE NOW AND IT HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. 1 PUFF 2X A DAY. | I AM VERY WORRIED AS I NOTICE THAT I HAVE BECOME DEPENDANT ON THIS MEDICATION. AM THINKING OF ASKING DR. FOR ANOTHER OPTION FOR AWHILE. | F | 53 | 25 months | 7/29/2009 | 1 | ASTHMA/COPD | thyroid problems, headaches, distorted vision, back pain, chest pain, fast pounding heart beats, irregular rhythm, sinus arrhythmia | Really did not like this drug. It seemed to control the asthma and copd decently well, but too many dangerous side effects. Now I am trying to deal with the effects it left on my heart. | F | 20 | 2.5 months | 7/22/2009 | 3 | COPD | Have been taking Combivent Inhaler for 2 years and Symbicort for a little over 1 1/2 years. I began to notice since I started taking Symbicort, I started to gain weight. Now I've become so dependent on Symbicort, I can't seem to cut back even tho I've tried. I don't eat that much, it takes very little to be full, yet I feel as tho I've eaten a huge meal. As soon as I've finished eating I have trouble breathing as I feel so very bloated. I'm at a loss. The combivent I use only as a rescue inhaler. I don't know if anyone is suffering any of these symptoms, if so, would love to read your comments. | F | 66 | 2 years | 7/11/2009 | 3 | Asthma | Weight gain, eye strain, depression, experienced a slight amount of disorientation or the sense that my balance is out of whack. | Wake up at night, then in morning with a ticklish, scratching feeling in my airways. Taking Symbicort aleviates the symptoms. This did not happen before Symbicort. It likes my body is addicted to the med now. | M | 47 | 1.7 years | 5/10/2009 | 5 | uncontrolled asthma/allergies | sore throat. losing voice..but it absolutely is working along with the singulair,i have reduced the amount of times I am using the rescue unit. | F | 40 | 9 days | 3/26/2009 | 4 | asthma, chronic bronchitis | Weight gain, very raspy voice, sore throat on a regular basis, throat feels like it is completely dried out. Some eye and chest pain. | I have been using Symbicort for the past several months, and even though it has helped my breathing much better than Advair, Spiriva, Foradil, Asmanex, and various rescue inhalers, it seems to have made my lungs very dependent on the medicine. My lungs feel different than normal, like my lungs are feeling dried out and sticky if that is possible, all at the same time. It seems they are becoming lazy, like now they cannot miss a dose. Even with the strange lung feelings that I have, I still will take it because is absolutely works better than all the other products that I have tried. | F | 50 | 190 days | 2/12/2009 | 3 | Asthma | Eye strain, dehydration, depression, weight gain, decreased erections and limbido, and bad dreams. Also, my family and I have noticed that my voice has changed a bit - gotten quieter and raspy at times. I have also experienced a slight amount of disorientation or the sense that by sense of ballance is out of wack. | Symbicort (along with Singulair) has really helped my asthma, but all the side effects really make me wonder what will happen as I continue to take them over time. I also took it upon myself (I don't suggest this to anyone)to cut my dose of Symbicort in half. This greatly reduced the headaches and eye strain. | M | 36 | 2 months | 11/17/2008 | 5 | daily wheezing | none | Only taking one puff 1X/day or 2 puffs once a day and my wheezing stopped. No problems with drug although I was scared to go on it. Always rinse mouth with water after use. | F | 64 | 1 years | 11/7/2008 | 4 | Asthma | Symbicort has greatly reduced my asthma - much better than Advair, Serevent or Singulair. Only side effect I'm pretty sure is from this medicine is weight gain. | F | 46 | 4 months | 9/24/2008 | 4 | | 7/28/2008 |
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