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Q: does the asthma medication symbicort have sexual side effects? i’m a desperate wife searching for explanation.?
We have been having difficulties for 3 months now. He has been taking symbicort for about twice that long, but its the only change I can pin point.
He has also developed what looks like a dry skin rash on his penis recently.
A: Symbicort has no sexual side effects as far as I know. You can check the PDR or package insert (no pun intended) for the medication but if not listed as a major side effect then it is VERY unlikely to be related. I too am suspiscious of the “rash” on the dangle. Either he is masturbating ALOT or has an STD.
Q: symbicort…asthma medication?
i’ve been taking symbicort almost a month now…this is when i discovered my anxiety. slowly it’s getting more severe to the point im afraid to leave the house. could this be because of symbicort? also rapid heart beat and tightness in my chest?
it seems like there are no good asthma medications out there with little side effects
A: Symbicort contains two medicines pulmicort (steroid) and foradil (bronchodilator). Bronchodilators are known to cause an increase in some people’s heart rate. This can cause you to be uncomfortable and be a bit anxious. I would definitely discuss this with your dr. during your next appt. Do you really need it? How bad is your asthma? Do you get an attack more than 2-3 times a week? If not, then you probably don’t need to take any preventative meds such as advair or symbicort. All you need is a rescue inhaler such as albuterol or combivent when an attack occurs.
Q: Is the asthma medication “Symbicort” (budesonide/formoterol) a preventative or a reliever?
I could swear a doctor told me before that Symbicort was a preventative and that Ventolin (Salbutamol) was the reliever but today my doctor told me that in fact Symbicort is both?! And that in fact people don’t really even need Ventolin and if I am short of breath or feel a tightness on my chest or whatever the one to take is Symbicort and not really Ventolin? This goes against everything I had been told previously (as far as I remember) Is he correct?
Currently I take Ventolin (salbutamol), Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) and Singulair (montelukast) I had up until a few years ago mild asthma (got adult onset asthma in 2001) then it developed into what I guess you’d call more pronounced asthma. It’s not very bad or anything but I do need to take the asthma medication daily (will take Ventolin 3 or 4 times a day upto 4 puffs each time, symbicort usually only once or twice a day 2 to 4 puffs each time and one singulair tablet) Thanks.
If Symbicort is a reliever AND a preventative then why does someone need Ventolin? Hmmmm…..
A: It’s a preventive.
Q: which medication is better for asthma symbicort or seretide?
A: i have been on both symbicort and seretide. though i like symbicort better (seems to work better, comes in easier packaging to carry around) i think they are both pretty similar.
Q: is Ventolin or symbicort Stronger asthma medication?
A: I think Symbicort would be stronger because it combines 2 medications in the inhaler vs. Ventolin, which only has one.
Q: Does anyone know of possible side effects from using Symbicort?
I have had asthma since I was a child. My doctor suggested that I give Symbicort a try, since it is used to prevent asthma symptoms. I have been using it for about a week and I seem to be experiencing some odd side effects, kind of like the flu (or I actually have the flu).
Is anyone else using this medication, and if so, with or without side effects?
Thanks in advance for your responses!!
A: I don’t use this medication and I do not have asthma, but here are some of the common side effects:
- headaches
- upper respiratory tract infection like the common cold
- throat pain
- stomach pain/ upset stomach
- sinus infection
- flu symptoms
- back pain
- nasal congestion
- nausea/vomiting
- thrush
- diarrhea
- voice change
- muscle spasms
- urinary tract infection
- dizziness
- headaches including migraines and tension headaches
Q: Does anyone know a list of asthma medication that NYS medicaid accepts?
I was taking (Symbicort) to control my asthma and my medicaid didn’t cover it. It covered my rescue inhaler and but not my control medication. Does anyone know where i can find a list that covers my asthma control medication?
A: for Asthma: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/default.htm
-Advair Diskus
-Albuterol
-Asmanex
-Foradil
-Flovent
-Prednisone
-Pulmicort
-Singulair
-Symbicort
-Ventolin
-Xolair
-Xopenex
I use albuterol and medicaid covers it and Ventolin, I also use Asmanex (all are cover by medicaid)
***I live in Queens, New York
Your doctor can tell you what medication is covered. The doctor should prescribe according to the insurance that you have!
Q: I’m taking Symbicort, but I still start to wheeze every three-four hours?
Is it because I was just recently (within the last three days,) put on the medication?
Is it safe for me to use my other inhaler, (Proventil,) when I start to wheeze?
A: absolutely use your inhaler when you are wheezing. That’s what it’s for. The Symbicort helps prevent an attack and is not to be used during one. It will do nothing. If the proventil isn’t helping after a few puffs then go to the ER. Let them give you nebulizer treatments. That should clear it up. If it is happening frequently, like every day call your doctor so he/she can change your medicine around to something that does work.
Please remember what I said about the Symbicort, do not take that when you are wheezing. Only use the proventil. Take the Symbicort as your doctor ordered it one or two times a day.
Q: I was told by a friend that using asthma medication causes you to grow facial hair- is that true??
She told me that medications such as Symbicort and Ventolin (which btw are used to treat asthma) cause you to grow facial hair- is that really true?
A: No, definitely not.
Q: how long does it take for the medication to work
i have been taking zithromax for 4 full days and i have been taking symbicort for 6 days for broncitus but nothing seems to be working. its as if i am getting worse. how long does it take for the medication to make effect.
A: it should have already have worked. Maybe your body does not accept those drugs. Are you having any side effects? You should consult your physician or look up drug information online for those drugs. You should also look at the pamphlets you should have got with your prescriptions.
Q: Can Asthma medication affect pregnancy or getting pregnant?
My wife has asthma and she takes the ventilin inhaler and another drug named symbicort. Can these affect pregnancy or affect conceiving?
A: I don’t think so. I also have asthma, just a mild case and it didn’t affect my pregnancy with my son. I am also currently pregnant again. I’ve been sick this past few weeks and have had to use my inhaler – albuterol.
Asthma medication is one of the OK medicine to take while pregnant.
Q: Does excessve allergy and asthma medication reduce one’s attention span?
For my allergies and asthma, I use one symbicort puff and a nasal spray (two sprays); I do the whole thing once I awake and before I sleep. I’ve started it again recently and noticed that I’ve started to lose focus in my work, is there a connection?
I noticed that my allergy meds both contain some form of steroids….??
A: No they should not. They do have steroids in them but since they are targeted into the nose and into the lungs they do not have those side effects.
Q: Taking Symbicort and Pro Air, but still wheezing and having chest pains after only four hours…?
What do I tell my doctor? I’m pretty sure that I shouldn’t -still- be wheezing and coughing etc.
Does this mean that I need a different medication? If so, what kind? Because the only two meds that I’m on right now are Symbicort and Pro Air.
A: Hi I’m a Respiratory Therapist. You need to tell your doctor that your medications aren’t helping your asthma. If you notice that it’s getting worse you need to get to the emergency room.
As long as your doctor prescribed your medication to be taken every 4 hours it is normal for you to start wheezing when it’s time again. Depending on how long you have been on the medication, your body has to get used to it.
If I am not mistaken, Symbicort is your maintenance drug right? That’s supposed to help you not have too many asthma attacks, but it’s not for an emergency situation Pro Air is. Symbicort will eventually make your attacks less since your body will be used to it. Also, using a spacer helps get the medicine into your lungs.
Still I advise you if your asthma symptoms don’t clear up or get worse even after taking your medication, you need to go to the emergency room.
I can’t advise specifically what medication might work for you because some people have different reactions to different medications. If you don’t like an inhaler, your Doctor can prescribe a nebulizer treatment, but most people don’t like them because they take too long. There are many choices out there though. For maintenance one of the most popular ones out there is Adviar. For rescue medications there are Albuterol, Xopenex, Atrovent, Intal, Combivent, and Asthmacort. There is also a pill you can take call Singulair if you have allergies too. A lot of people say that takes care of their asthma symptoms. Remember which ones you can take depends on your doctor and your body.
Below is some information on Symbicort and a general site about more asthma medications.
Q: Are Symbicort, Ventolin & Prednisone save to take while pregnant?
I just found out yesterday that i have athsma. Are these medications safe to take while i’m pregnant?
Just so everyone knows… I have called my doctor’s office and they’re office is closed until tomorrow
A: You would be much better off asking your Doctor or Midwife as opposed to asking a bunch of unqualified strangers who know nothing at all about about your medical history.
Q: asthma medication?
I am going to see my daughters doctor tomorow to talk about swithching asthma medication. Because her asthma is not controlled. She is on symbicort. Can anyone tell me a medication that may work slightly better than this one? To all those Singular users out there are you happy with this?
A: If her asthma is not in good control, you need to look at things other than her medications.
Are you doing everything you can to control her triggers?
Are you using the medication correctly?
Are you tracking her status through peak flow meter measurements?
Have you “cleaned” her environment of potential triggers (stuffed animals, carpeting, pets, smoking, covers on pillows, etc?)
I can discuss this in detail if you want. Just email me at rhubarb3142@yahoo.com
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