Symbicort for COPD User Reviews (Page 2)
Symbicort has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 43 reviews for the treatment of COPD. 58% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Symbicort
- Smokey...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 2, 2022
"Finally went to dr because I could not stand the ridiculous almost non stop coughing. Dr said I’ve got COPD and put me on 2 puffs 2x a day, and now I hardly ever cough anymore. I haven’t had any recognized side effects, and have zero complaints."
- woo...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 15, 2013
"Excellent medicine for me. Helps me a lot to move around and to have less exasperation's. Improves my quality of life."
Frequently asked questions
- How long can you be on Symbicort?
- What does Symbicort do to the lungs?
- Symbicort vs. Advair: How do they compare?
- Is Symbicort a steroid inhaler?
- Naple...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 20, 2013
"Opened my lungs, and no notable side effects"
- Steve...
- January 19, 2016
"Works great for me , more energy and I feel good"
Are you taking this medicine?
- Thank...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 13, 2013
"This has helped so very much. I still have the attacks and energy is still very low but, this has given me the best results so far."
- vonjon
- September 12, 2009
"I believe Symbicort is one of the best medications I have used over the last six years. My airways stay open much longer and I feel and breath better."
More FAQ
- How long does it take for Symbicort to work?
- Can you take Trelegy and Symbicort together?
- When should you use Symbicort?
- Is Symbicort used as a rescue or maintenance inhaler?
- NORJUD
- February 7, 2010
"I used Advir for years...then it started doing less work. Doctor gave me Symbicort and wow what a difference."
- Jud
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 1, 2019
"Was having a horrible time any movement left be breathless . Used symbicort and I am alive again energy I can breathe without effort amazing !"
- westd...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 22, 2014
"Works extremely well, will continue to use."
- Anonymous
- September 10, 2009
"This is the only medicine that truly keeps my systems down. I use my rapid inhaler less."
- Anonymous
- April 28, 2017
"Works great. I can now sleep at night"
- Babbs
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 15, 2020
"It makes my COPD worse, my cough is nonstop when I use it and gone when I dont."
- Sunrise
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 7, 2020
"I use Perforomist and Budesonide , which is the ingredients in Symbicort. I use a nebulizer and do each one separately. It's cheaper than Symbicort."
- Gali...
- January 15, 2016
"Works wonders, but the pump never functions beyond 30 out 120 times that is supposed to function"
- lin
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 18, 2019
"Did well on Symbicort but could not afford it. Was switched to Dulera, but does not work as well as Symbicort. Wish the company would offer help with purchasing."
- Geri
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 6, 2019
"While the medication was great I had to stop using it. I started out paying $5.00 until they raised the price to $250. Of course they offer to you if your dirt poor a lower price. NOT FOR ME!"
- Jpano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 4, 2020
"Very disappointed in this product especially how expensive it is, will not purchase it again"
- Gail
- January 9, 2021
"I find symbicort is the best inhaler I have used for relief.. I use two puffs in the morning and two in the afternoon... I cannot breathe without it."
- Dia
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 9, 2021
"I have just started it it's seem to be working, my doctor had to change me from Trelegy. I'm hoping it will work"
- dsm
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 16, 2021
"Symbicort is excellent, if you can afford it."
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"Having COPD I have had to rely on my rescue inhalers daily sometimes I go through three inhalers a month. I had an opportunity to try some Accord and I was amazed. Not once did I need my rescue inhaler. Unfortunately I unable to stay on it due to a lack of health insurance and the $400 needed to purchase it; however, my state recently expanded medicaid and to my surprise, Medicaid paid for it!"