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Comparing Symbicort

Symbicort

budesonide / formoterol

Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains budesonide (a corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting bronchodilator). Symbicort should only be used in people with moderate-to-severe asthma... more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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7.7
117 Reviews

For Asthma, Maintenance I have used many different types of inhalers for asthma control. Symbicort seems to work well, but may cause significant personality modification (nervous, angry at small things, anxiety over small things) and muscle/bone aching that is significant, especially if any work is done , even small things.

8
Anonymous

For Asthma, Maintenance I've been on Advair for several years which worked great for maintenance of my ashtma-no side effects. Though, my health insurance changed and they don't cover Advair anymore. Dr put me on Symbicort. After the first two weeks I've developed side effects of nervousness, light-headedness, and the most distressing-ringing in the ears. Now I'm going on a month on Symbicort and still the ringing persists. Lung function is great. I've never needed my rescue inhaler on Symbicort or Advair either. Now in the process of trying to get my insurance company to pay for Advair which I prefer in the first place.

8
Suzi in Illinois

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 6 gram(s)
Dosage 160 mcg-4.5 mcg/inh
Per Unit* $40.03
Cost* $240.18
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Generic Availability

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Inhalation aerosol

Brand Names

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

7.9 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

Drug Interactions

A total of 1111 drugs are known to interact with Symbicort:

  • 68 major drug interactions (174 brand and generic names)
  • 1006 moderate drug interactions (5822 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (263 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 21, 2006

WADA Class

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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