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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR SYMBICORTCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 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 day
10/27/2011
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 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 day
10/18/2011
 4  COPD Hair loss and weight gain F 55 3 months
2X day
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 day
5/26/2011
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 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 day
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 day
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 day
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 day
1/31/2011
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 3  COPD F 60 14 days
160 mcg 2X day
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 day
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 day
1/9/2011
 4  late onset asthma weight gain I also suspect that my increased thirst is related. F 53
2X day
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 day
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 day
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 day
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

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