SYMBICORT Reviews (BUDESONIDE; FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE)

Average Rating: 2.4 (274 Ratings)

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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)

  

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Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR SYMBICORTCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 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 No side effects whatsoever. My asthma came back into my life last year; the past 3 months have been horrible. Inhalers/nebulizer would only last 2-hours. Allergist prescribed Symbicort 160/4.5 last month--and the asthma has disappeared! No side effects, either. I highly recommend this drug. M 60
2X day		 9/19/2020
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 4  late onset asthma weight gain I also suspect that my increased thirst is related. F 53
2X day		 12/30/2010
 4  
7/28/2008
 3  
1X day		 1/24/2018
 1  
1X day		 1/25/2018
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 1  
1X day		 1/25/2018
 5  Copd - emphazema Short term coarse voice I've taken Symbicort for 15 or 16 years & it's done some really good things for my breathing & my lungs ! M 61 2 times
4 puffs		 2/10/2016
 5  Copd None I'm aware of F 71 0 days
160/4.5		 6/14/2017
 3  Asthma Upper back pain and painful lungs It has already helped the asthma but didn't anticipate the pain. This is my first dose. F 60 0 days
160		 8/26/2017
 2  Asthma Wheezing, sore back, muscle weakness, irritated throat, feeling weak. Too many side effects! F 67 0 days
200mg 2X day		 2/7/2021
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 1  COPD Like diarrhea but only mucus little tinge of blood n poop lots of mucus. Sick stomach very nervous afraid. F 75 0 days
?		 6/29/2019
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 1   Depression high mucositis vivid troubling dreams 0 days
 8/4/2019
 1  Asthma Horrible shortness of breath. I've used my rescue inhaler about 5 times in 10 hours. Never again. F 58 0 days
80/4.5		 6/26/2017
 5  Asthma First day in and I am googling insomnia- which is going to be an issue in 2hrs as I have to go to work !! :-) however I can breathe much better, it's obviously got something that makes your heart tick like a knackered watch but I am thankful I can breathe. I would have used my preventive ventolin 7 times this evening, I haven't touched it! I will be reducing the amount I have tomorrow for sure! M 42 1 days
200		 2/2/2017
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 5  copd Side effects worse than actual disease im worse with it plus menopause can't work anymore. ...thanks To FDa....middle finger Im sicker now than I have ever been in my life been fired twice because side effects weren't explained and I have to work F 47 1 days
2 × daily		 8/20/2015
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 3  Asthma Tingling in my face. Just started using this inhaler today. F 50 1 days
 7/27/2015
 3  Emphysema Weight gain Always slender until this usage F 59 1 days
160/4.5		 4/23/2015
 2  non stop cough Anixety,legs felt weak and rubbery and a awful taste M 32 1 days
 6/18/2014
 2  Asthma Muscle and leg pain in thighs, calves and joint pain in shoulder and arms. Felt very lethargic 6 hours after taking it. Helped with breathing, side effects not great though. M 30 1 days
200/6 1X day		 7/8/2020
  

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)

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