Budesonide / formoterol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Gramma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2016

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "Given Symbicort inhaler after Urgent care sent me to hospital for severe asthma. Symbicort took forever (2 1/2 weeks) to help, and then, only slightly. Back started aching 3rd day I was on it. Just figured, at first, it was from trying to sleep in hospital bed. Head ached, too, though. Joints started aching soon after. Two weeks later, Symbicort seemed to help enough to maybe use the ProAir, or nebulizer, a couple times less during the day. But, still needing it, at times. Back/joints/ headache continued after all other meds from hospital discharge finished. Plus, short of breath a lot, with achiness in upper chest a week or so ago. Stopped Symbicort Sunday night. Now Wednesday, and already feeling better."

• 1happ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2018

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for COPD, Maintenance "before starting symbicort my lung function was 43%, 2 weeks into using symbicort my lung function went up to 74%, a true blessing. The only side affect I had was thrush. I found that eating keifers yogurt with probiotics did the trick, my throat is fine. Symbicort is amazing."

• noodles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for COPD, Maintenance "ok I could not afford this medicine, so I signed up for free or reduced price on their site, I filled application out and doctor sent in info as well. 3 weeks turned into a month then a month was turning into 2 months. I had called them and ask what the problem was they said everything I sent in was fine, she said she was getting it in order to be reviewed and she would call me back next day, I said are you sure she said "yes I promise I'll call you back next day" . I never heard from them. She never called back, many time I spent up to 6 hrs just waiting on the phone to talk to some one. Next day same thing, over and over again I would call wait up to 5 to 6 hrs for some one to call back ,never got a return call, I believe they just want your info, cause I can't find any other reason ,"

• CBL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2022

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "Nightmare. I was on Flovent 2x daily and Albuterol as needed. I went to see an allergist who suggested I try Symbicort instead. I took the prescribed 2 puffs this morning at 8. My throat & lungs felt hot & irritated. My cough got much worse and my heart was racing & pounding. I had terrible anxiety, trouble focusing my eyes, headaches & racing heart all day. It’s now 9:30 at night & still not back to normal. Never, never, never again."

• 12ste...
• May 29, 2017

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "Mine is a seasonal asthma and until Symbicort I ended up in the ER several times a year (spring, summer, fall). That's when I take 2 puffs X 2 times a day and have yet to have an attack. Winter, only 1 puff every other day. Sure, I have occasional wheezing, but that's why I have Ventolin. Looking back (10 plus years), I have to tell you - I'm really happy not to have to use Prednisone, possibly ever again."

• Bike...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2022

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) "Poison. I was put on this for wheezing chest due to RSV. Could only take it for two days. Severe headaches that Panadol could not reduce. Sinuses and eustachian tubes blocked for a few days. Chest wheezing became much worse, triggered sneezing and cough fits for 30-40 minutes after inhaling, which is what it was prescribed to manage. Wish I looked up the side effects before purchasing."

• Miss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for COPD, Maintenance "I have been on Symbcort just over a week for COPD and I have not felt this well in a very long time. As soon as I took my first breath after first dose..I felt like I could "breathe " again. I have not had to use my albuterol inhaler at all. In fact, I have Peripheral neuropathy and I pray it's not my imagination that my feet even feel better. I hope I do not face side effects, my only concern is my BP but I am not checking for awhile to allow my body to adjust fully in fact if it does up my BP I don't care because I feel better"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2012

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "After trying rescue inhaler and corticosteroid inhaler, I used Symbicort 3 times so far, 2 puffs morning and evening. I haven't experienced any asthma attack but a different type of breathing problem with burning sensation in my chest with nausea and I had to use rescue inhaler. Will call the doctor soon to see if lowering dosage will improve that."

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2011

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have had asthma for some 20 years. Tried everything on the market. Was using rescue inhaler 10 times a day. Finally was put on Symbicort, and after one day was breathing easier. No coughing, wheezing, or tightness. Only side effect that has bothered me is, severe muscle cramps in my sides. I'll take cramps over not breathing any day."

• Derek
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 16, 2022

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for COPD "It helped the COPD but the side effects are dreadful. I was on it for 8 years, started when I was 40. Gradually I gained 50 lbs, had muscle cramps, skin conditions, peripheral neuropathy, bloating and GI issues. I thought I was just “getting old” but it was all the symbicort. Now I use my DuoNeb 2-3 times a day. My breathing is still a struggle but it’s better then the side effects."

• K In ...
• November 1, 2016

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "Was having to use my ProAir all the time. I did my pulmonary function test and came back with a combination of Asthma with mild COPD. I knew I was having difficulty breathing and boy did this help. I use a spacer with it and it really helps to keep it from hitting my tongue or areas of my mouth. It really helps it to get into my lungs. I do wash my mouth out afterwards to. I was using my ProAir without a spacer until my pulmonary function test until my pulmonary doctor recommended using both this and my ProAir with spacers to ensure most of the medicine gets in the lungs instead of the mouth. It's amazing what the spacer does instead of just using the MDI by itself. I can still carry my rescue inhaler by itself when absolutely needd"

• C in ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 7, 2018

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I used to take Advair but it dried out my nose severely and then my doctor gave me Symbicort and been using it for 5 years now without any side effects. It has been great, hardly ever have to use my Ventolin."

• woosel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2018

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have poor lung function, asthma, and COPD (though I've never smoked). I started Symbicort a few months ago and it was great for the first few weeks - I could breathe well and sleep through the night without a 'reliever'. After that I started experiencing side effects - calf cramps and a croaky voice. But my resting pulse rate was worrying - normally at around 82 it moved up to be over 100 all the time. After around 3 weeks on Symbicort (one puff a day as prescribed) my breathing was starting to go downhill and I woke one night with a resting pulse of 120. My heartbeat was heavy, I felt really dreadful, and it was obvious to me that the bronchodilator part of the Symbicort was now dangerous for me. I stopped taking Symbicort the next day. Within a day or so my heart-rate was normal and I felt so much better. I switched to Pulmicort turbohaler and started taking Intal (inhaler), a combo that seems to work pretty well with my tired old allergic lungs."

• Stonea
• August 31, 2017

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "A reasonably good drug at controlling my moderate, seasonal asthma (I was diagnosed with asthma in my early 40s, during allergy season I have moderate asthma symptoms -really crummy lungs with wheezing - though I've never had an actual asthma attack. During non-allergy season I don't need any maintenance, most years). However, I had to stop taking the medication for two reasons: first, the drug made my heart race which was a huge problem at night- I couldn't sleep. It also made me somewhat anxious and short tempered. I thought I had generalized anxiety. Instead, it was the medication giving me the symptoms (now that I'm off the drug my heart rate is fine, and the jumpiness has disappeared). The other drawback was severe hoarseness."

• Alex
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 22, 2019

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have been on Symbicort for the past 16 years And have not had to use my rescue Inhaler and the only side effect that I can say is I get less sleep .. I exercise four times out of the week and never have a breathing problem ... I love it ..."

• TheMi...
• July 23, 2009

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "After having asthma for 23 years, using my inhaler four to eight times daily, and no preventative inhalers ever working, I was given Symbicort. At first I thought it was just another expensive inhaler that wouldn't work, but I was shocked. After one day I was using my inhaler twice a day, and after the first week I went over 24 hours without using a rescue inhaler (the first time in 23 years!). While I still carry it around, I used it 0-2 times daily (a big improvement!). Inhalers that lasted two weeks now last six weeks, or longer. I have noticed that I get a chest pain (like soreness) when I first started, or restart after forgetting it for a week or two. It eventually goes away."

• edyn
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 23, 2021

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "This stuff is terrible. I was naive to think that my Dr cared enough that they wouldn't prescribe a med or not even question said med when I've clearly had a ton of side effects for the last 10 years. Even my pharmacist argued with me when I told him that depression was a side effect. Like what. Of course it may not have been symbicort but I can't believe it took all this time for me to realize that my health concerns were due to that. I guess I thought drs would warn you about side effects but clearly not. So this is my list: went to the ER three times and twice I needed an emergency endoscopy to remove food caught in my throat. The specialist diagnosed me with GERD. I had absolutely no throat issues before starting this med. I had to go to emerg because on another occasion my face blue up twice it's size, I'm having liver issues"

• Jamie...
• July 26, 2017

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have only been on symbicort for a few days but I already know these side effects are not for me. I have the worst case of jitters I've ever had and dizziness. I also had a very very mild nose bleed, though I'm not sure it was associated with the medication, I just know I haven't had a nose bleed since I was a child. My regular doctor advised me to either go down to one puff twice or day or if I would rather to stop it all together since I have my first Pulmo appointment next week. I have chosen to stop the drug, I can't deal with these side effects. I can say my breathing did improve but for now I'll rely on my albuterol. Really wish I wasn't having such scary effects! Glad it works for most of you!"

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2010

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "My breathing improved after a few days but after being on the inhaler for one week, I began developing oral thrush. My doctor put me on the lower dosage (after a week on Difucan for the thrush) and had me use a spacer but, after one week, I had the thrush again and he had to take me off the medication. I don't know if that is more of a rare reaction to the medication. I always rinsed out my mouth after using the inhaler but it didn't seem to help."

• renee...
• January 29, 2011

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have been asthmatic for years, I was using my other inhaler up to 6 times a day, and then my doctor suggested Symbicort and it has been like a miracle. The first time I used it and ever since its just worked great, no more asthma at all. Amazing..anyway I have had no side effects so far...and I pray I don't so I can get back to exercising, I had to stop before, I would have an asthma attack every time. So no we will see if I can climb that hill."

• Wesa
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 6, 2021

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "When I first got symbicort 200/6 for adult onset asthma it was amazing for the first year after several other inhalers that didn't help. Now I have been sick for 3 weeks, all tests from hospital came back fine for everything so I've come to the conclusion it's my medication, especially as the sickness is worse a while after using my inhaler. I feel like I can't breathe, I am coughing more, I have red cheeks, black under eyes, shaking, tachycardia, thick phlegm, adrenaline surges, bad rhinitis, joint and muscle aches, very hard to sleep, weakness, bruising, tiredness to the point I'm nearly falling asleep multiple times a day. I can't walk upstairs without nearly passing out. Chest pain. I feel the most ill I've ever felt, I've no appetite. To make things worse my doctor won't take it seriously."

• Whywh...
• May 9, 2015

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I was perfectly controlled on Seratide but my medical practitioner advised me to change. As far as I can tell, Symbicort has no effect at all. I don't get relief from the reliever part and I wake up coughing and spluttering. I still need to use ventolin. If I didn't know better, I would say it was a placebo."

• Charles
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2017

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "Symbicort did nothing for my adult-onset asthma. In fact, I get the sense that nothing is coming out of my turboinhaler. I am going to ask my doctor to switch me to something else. I am very doubtful about the turboinhaler delivery method. What was wrong with conventional inhalers? Nothing, I suspect. The turboinhaler is just a gimmick that should be recalled."

• Dankles
• November 5, 2017

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "Had asthma since 7, and suffered badly. I was hospitalized multiple times at fall/winter seasons. During mid-teens was introduced to Theophylline which helped but caused shakiness for the first hours. In my 20's I asked new pulmonary doc to put me on Flovent because of a TV commercial. It worked better than any drug. Just 2 puffs in the morning. I still deal with weather changes but hardly and I simply just take an extra 2 puffs at night. So I saw Symbicort and wanted to read the reviews. No one ever mentions Flovent (Qvar) which I never had bad reactions. Try before Symbicort"

• Anonymous
• June 15, 2010

Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol) for Asthma, Maintenance "I'm a seasonal asthmatic. My worst months are May to September. I was using my Ventolin inhaler up to 8 times a day on the onset of my allergy season, so my Doctor put me on Symbicort. The effects were immediate. I've been using it for 2 weeks and haven't used my rescue inhaler since. My side effects are no different than the side effects of my inhaler - increased heart rate and dry cough."