Why SYMBICORT* (Budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of SYMBICORT: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.83)

(based on 125 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** SYMBICORT
(reported on Ask a Patient)

	Reason	# of Ask a Patient Reviews
1	Asthma*	60
2	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease*	17
3	Bronchitis*	2
4	Asthma late onset	2
5	Bronchiectasis	1
6	Bronchitis chronic*	1
7	Emphysema*	1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of SYMBICORT **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

	Side Effect	# of Ask a Patient Reviews
1	Weight increased	42
2	Anxiety	22
3	Alopecia	17
4	Depression	17
5	Headache*	16
6	Muscle spasms	13
7	Dysphonia	12
8	Oedema	10
9	Back pain	10
10	Pain	9
11	Abdominal distension	8
12	Dyspnoea*	8
13	Arthralgia	8
14	Vision blurred	7
15	Muscular weakness	7
16	Tremor	7
17	Adverse drug reaction	7
18	Somnolence	6
19	Insomnia	6
20	Gastrooesophageal reflux disease	6

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for SYMBICORT

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**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com