Question 1

how long does symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) take to work?

Accepted Answer

Two: Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) is basically two meds in one. One is a bronchodilator and another is a corticosteroid. It can take 1-3 minutes to start working and last up to 12 hours.

Question 2

i have been taking symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) 100/6 on and of for around 6 wks, i stopped 2 days ago, how long does it take to get out of your system?

Accepted Answer

Within a day: It should be nearly entirely gone from your system within a day - symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) is a combination of 2 medicines with a half life of 3 and 10 hours respectively.

Question 3

my dr took me off symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last week after having been on it for 4 yrs. how long will it take for my body/adrenals to regulate after quitting the rx?

Accepted Answer

No time at all!: The idea behind inhaled corticosteroids, even those combined w/long-acting beta agonists, such as Advair, Breo &amp; Symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) is that systemic absorption should be minimal, as long as one doesn't exceed the maximum dose, though enough to lower bone mineral density. Check out http://www.drugs.com/pro/symbicort.html for more details especially section entitled "Hypercorticism and Adrenal Suppression".

Question 4

how long will symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) make me tired and weak?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Your symptoms may be related moreso to your lung disesae rather than the medication. If you are experiencing any difficulty breathing or chest pain, it is important to see your physician.

Question 5

how long will effects of anxiety from corticosteroids from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last?

Accepted Answer

Until addressed: The package insert for symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) states that nervousness is a result of overuse of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and as such should be reported to your physician. It is possible that the dose who are receiving is too high. To not change the dose however without discussing this with the prescribing physician. Best wishes.

Question 6

how long do the side effects of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last? will they go away in a few days or weeks? it is making me dizzy.

Accepted Answer

Need more info.: Go on Healthtap and schedule a doctor visit or see your doctor who prescribed symbicort (budesonide and formoterol).  This question requires a review of your symptoms and all your medications.

Question 7

how long will i be tired from using symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) for two 1/2 weeks for having inflamed bronchial tubes?

Accepted Answer

Not sure : I understand you are using symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) a combination of long acting bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid . Most of the side effects are due to the local effects of these medicines. Oral thrush, hoarse voice , rarely tremors ( transient) are the most well known and described side effects. Please talk to your doctor to see if the tiredness is actually related to your usage of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)

Question 8

is there difference between symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and advair for treatment of asthma? how long before you get full effects of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

Accepted Answer

Similar: They both contain a long-acting bronchodilator (laba) and an inhaled steroid. The major difference is the laba in symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) works in 10-15 minutes and in advair about 45 minutes.  The Advair Diskus is a powder inhaler which requires deep inspiration and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) a mdi which requires slow inspiration.  The full effects on both occur in 2-3 weeks.

Question 9

how would symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) affect cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

See below: Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) is a treatment of lung disease and some cardiomyopathies are due to lung problems, especially sleep apnea.  Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) may alleviate pulmonary symptoms and consequently alleviate the lung burden to the heart (in cardiomyopathies due to lung problems).  But it usually requires also treatment such as weight loss and CPAP - positive pressure.

Question 10

any indian substitute for symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) turbohaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) inhaler, 
rotohaler not avaialbe in usa.

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I have been taking symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) 100/6 on and of for around 6 wks, i stopped 2 days ago, how long does it take to get out of your system?

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My dr took me off symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last week after having been on it for 4 yrs. how long will it take for my body/adrenals to regulate after quitting the rx?

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How long will symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) make me tired and weak?

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How long will effects of anxiety from corticosteroids from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last?

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How long do the side effects of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last? will they go away in a few days or weeks? it is making me dizzy.

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How long will i be tired from using symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) for two 1/2 weeks for having inflamed bronchial tubes?

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Is there difference between symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and advair for treatment of asthma? how long before you get full effects of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

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How would symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) affect cardiomyopathy?

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