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 |
| 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 11/4/2011 |