SYMBICORT Reviews (BUDESONIDE; FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (274 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SYMBICORT with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SYMBICORT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Chronic asthma | Anxiety, shortness of breathe, trouble sleeping, heart palpitations, headaches. | Never realised all these side effects were from the symbicort. I need to find another medication that stops me needing a ventolin inhaler daily. | M | 29 | 15 years 200/6 | 1/21/2020 | 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 day | 1/12/2012 | 3 | copd | Hoarseness | M | 49 | 10 years | 3/7/2015 | 2 | family related asthma | I've been on this 15 years the powder makes me cough I get depressed and short of breath I've tried to get off it but can't wish I hadn't heard of it | I didn't know all those years ago when I was first prescribed it what a powerful drug it is I've tried other preventers but .y glaucoma pressure goes up | F | 65 | 10 years 2 | 8/1/2015 | 2 | asthma | Shortness of breath | I have been on symbicort for a long time and I regret being prescribed it I have tried many times to come off it I also have glaucoma and pressure levels remain low taking it that's theonly good thing iI can say about it | F | 65 | 10 years 80 mg | 10/6/2015 | 1 | copd | fatigue. dizziness.nausea.shortness of breath causing me to take more breathing meds. joint and muscle pain. anxiety . racing heart. high BP. headache. ungodly indigestion | i am just figuring out many of the symptoms i have been experiencing for years are due to this drug. incredible that my dr has not figured this out. to the point that i was put on anxiety meds - more inhalers - meds for acid indigestion - and heart meds to slow my racing heart. the other day just after taking my morning dose my heart was racing thru the roof. i was ready to go to the ER. then i realized its that med. called my dr and told him i am not taking it any more. within 24 hrs i feel so much better. i expect i will feel much better in 3 to 5 days. will be stopping the omeprazol and the metoprolol soon as well. so happy to be off this drug. | F | 61 | 10 years 2 puffs 2X day | 7/29/2018 | 1 | asthma | Since I have taken symbicort I have been left short of breath tired depressed and irrational. I have tried to get off it but others send my glaucoma pressure up | i wish I had never seen it u think its the formatrol | F | 65 | 10 years 90mg | 11/5/2015 | 4 | Mild COPD | Has worked fine. Started gaining weight immediately and still gaining 9 years later. I'm about 35 pounds overweight. I'm sure there's other factors. I'm quite active though and tried diets and never lost a pound. My skin cuts very easily also which is annoying. Starting today I'm going to cut my dose in half then stop completely for a few months and see if there's a difference. | M | 59 | 9 years | 6/10/2020 | 5 | asthma | not sure if it's a side effect "anxious" | I was always on 100 mg twice daily until I was given 200mg inhaler and took that once a day. Quit smoking after bacterial pneumonia and everything leveled off been on inhalers since they came out and this year I stopped daily the daily dose of 200 I am 57 yr old female born with asthma | F | 8 years 200 1X day | 3/3/2014 | 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 day | 9/26/2010 | 1 | COPD | Symbicort worked fine for my COPD BUT, I now have blurred eye vision, high blood pressure and respiratory problems and a hard hacking cough. Three ophthalmic physicians/surgeons, an optometrist and the Symbicort (Astro Zeneca company) do not know what to do about the blurred vision. As a avid reader and a writer I am very upset about this. I switched meds, joined a gym and my blood pressure is much lower. My respiratory problem goes on and on with no relief, the cough is most upsetting for others to hear. I will not be recommending Symbicort for to others to ask their doctor about anymore. I am reporting this to my health insurer and the health officials in my area. It is very expensive in Canada, more so with these problems | F | 77 | 8 years 200mcg 2X day | 9/17/2014 | 1 | asthma | Symbicort did take care of my asthma issues. But since I have been on it so long I have developed fuch's dystrophy ( Which primarily is an inherited disease, but no one in my family has ever had it) started getting a floater in my eye went to a retina specialist today and she was appalled that I had been on this for so long. Wants me off it asap. Now besides a cornea transplant due soon I also have an issue with my retina. Bad back pains and knees and swollen ankles. Large weight gain. Also bruise very easily~ The asthma is taken care of but everything else is falling apart. My eye issues scare me to death! Has anyone tried singulair? Suggested because of no steroids. I want to be able to breath but I would also not like to loose my eye sight. | F | 60 | 8 years 1X day | 7/7/2015 | 5 | Asthma | hoarse voice, anxiety, headaches, nausea | I have been on Symbicort for many years. I am contributing my consistent hoarse voice to this, but I also was not consistent with rinsing my mouth after usage. Now I am. I have always been anxious, but it's probably due to being on asthma and allergy medication since I was a kid. I sometimes get nausea in my stomach area, been happening since only last year, not sure if from anxiety or Symbicort. I saw Symbicort can cause stomach upset so it could be possible after all these years. Honestly, Symbicort has worked the best for me, and I've tried everything. My asthma is under so much more control now, and I only need rescue nebulizer once in awhile, maybe once a month, if that. It almost works as well as a rescue inhaler. My hair has NOT fell out from using Symbicort, and I have had NO weight gain. I have maintained the same weight for years, but I work out and eat small meals. The only annoying side effect is the hoarse voice. Other than that, nothing serious, headaches could be from anything, and my mom gets migraines so I could just be like her. I've never had any serious problems on Symbicort. | F | 28 | 7 years 160mg 2X day | 8/6/2013 | 5 | Ashma | I have no side effects! | Why hasn't this drug gone generic | F | 76 | 7 years 80/120? | 1/20/2017 | 5 | Asthma copd | No side effects at all | I've tried just about every steroid medication and had severe side effects. Symbicort is the only thing that works for me. I've never gained weight from it. In fact, I've lost weight. | F | 77 | 7 years 160 4X day | 4/29/2017 | 5 | Copd | Leg swellings | Great can't go without it.160/ | F | 70 | 6 years 80mcg | 5/12/2015 | 1 | asthma | Leg cramps,anxiety,sleep problems, hair loss, moon face, waking up and spiting up mucus in my throat. Loss of my voice joint pain . I use to get on my knees to clean. No more.weight gain | I will be getting off this drug i. I will edit my improvement. | F | 52 | 6 years 160/4.5 4X day | 6/8/2015 | 5 | Asthma | Initially lost 2 pounds and wheezing came back after 12 hours | Unlike Advair 500 I have to take this every 12 hrs. It works very well for me. | M | 50 | 5 years 160 | 4/28/2015 | 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 day | 3/6/2013 | 5 | Chronic asthma | None | This inhaler has completely changed my life. Before I was prescribed it my asthma was out of control. Now I only have asthma symptoms when I get another illness (such as cough, cold or chest infection) | M | 35 | 5 years 2x2 daily | 9/15/2015 |
SYMBICORT (BUDESONIDE; FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE): This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by opening airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with one asthma-control medication (such as inhaled corticosteroid) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. FDA Approval Date: 2006-07-21 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)