Reviewer: huricane_georgia, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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It worked quickly and effectively however it makes me dizzy and tired after use, has also ocassionaly caused headaches or migraines. i recommend not driving after using symbicort if you get the same problems.

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It worked quickly and effectively however it makes me dizzy and tired after use, has also ocassionaly caused headaches or migraines. i recommend not driving after using symbicort if you get the same problems.
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Reviewer: hips4u, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was told 2 puffs twice a day, but my attacks are worsening

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I was told 2 puffs twice a day, but my attacks are worsening
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Reviewer: tlcquiltnut, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I was on Advair it didn't seem to do much then started Symbicort and got immediate results, however when the canister get down to 10 doses left it doesn't administer as well and I start coughing more. I have to keep on schedule with it to. Can really tell when 12 hours is up. I also take singulair everyday. I have Cystic Fibrosis and asthma and I believe symbicort has improved my quality of life. ... Show Full Comment

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I was on Advair it didn't seem to do much then started Symbicort and got immediate results, however when the canister get down to 10 doses left it doesn't administer as well and I start coughing more. I have to keep on schedule with it to. Can really tell when 12 hours is up. I also take singulair everyday. I have Cystic Fibrosis and asthma and I believe symbicort has improved my quality of life. Yes it is expensive.
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Reviewer: CleanAirPlease, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was taking the rescue inhaler every two hours until I finally went to my doctor (men, we're not that bright). I walked out with Symbicort. It was a life saver. No more rescue inhalers, BUT the side effects after were-increased mucus (so much so that I would go through a box a tissue a day)-the mucus was white and creamy-I've gained 30 lbs in two years and I've been a Vegan for 1.5 years (thin ... Show Full Comment

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I was taking the rescue inhaler every two hours until I finally went to my doctor (men, we're not that bright). I walked out with Symbicort. It was a life saver. No more rescue inhalers, BUT the side effects after were-increased mucus (so much so that I would go through a box a tissue a day)-the mucus was white and creamy-I've gained 30 lbs in two years and I've been a Vegan for 1.5 years (thinking that would cure this problem)I get moody, my joints hurt and I just have no energy. About every 8 weeks I can stop the medication-I think the asthma has finished then after 10 days or so I have to start using my rescue inhaler, after a few weeks I'm using the rescue inhaler so much that I decide to get back on the medicine. My other side effects have been heart palpitation, headaches in one eye or the other (never both), depression and and internal fight to not get upset (sometimes the agitation gets the best of me). For me it's breathe with Symbicort and suffer a number of side effects or not breathe.
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Reviewer: Rusty41, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Unfortunately after perservering with this drug for many years, and being diagnosed with chronic anxiety and panic attacks, now have come to the realisation that when I take more than one dose in a day, my symptoms become intolerable, along with electrolite problems, serious problems with my heart, dizziness, insomnia, urininary tract issues,and the list goes on, suspect that I am better off witho ... Show Full Comment

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Unfortunately after perservering with this drug for many years, and being diagnosed with chronic anxiety and panic attacks, now have come to the realisation that when I take more than one dose in a day, my symptoms become intolerable, along with electrolite problems, serious problems with my heart, dizziness, insomnia, urininary tract issues,and the list goes on, suspect that I am better off without it. After being well and taking very little medication for a few weeks before Christmas I could sleep, felt better than I had in ages, and was a happier person. Please beware that this may be a good drug in small doses. It also reduces my immunity to viruses and bacterial infections.
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