Question 1

what's the difference between symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) & dulera ?

Accepted Answer

The steroid: Both Dulera and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) have the same long acting bronchodilator,  they differ in the steroid content.  Dulera contains mometasone.  Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) contains budesonide.  Both agents are used to treat moderate persistent asthma.

Question 2

i have to switch from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) to dulera because my insurance does not cover symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) now. are there any issues i should be aware of with the switch?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: They both work the same way, so unless you have had a reaction to the steroid (Mometasone) in Dulera, (formoterol and mometasone) I wouldn't be concerned.

Question 3

advair, dulera and symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) what are the differences between these three?

Accepted Answer

Not much: These three medicines are all asthma controller medicines and are a combination of inhaled steroid and long acting beta agonist. The difference between them is that they all have different steroid and long acting beta agonists.

Question 4

can dulera and advair be used together for emphysema or dulera and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

Accepted Answer

Similar medications.: These three medications are all similar, combination-type agents for long-term daily control of emphysema/COPD or asthma.  They should not be used concurrently, as this could potentiate the development of side effects related to the individual ingredients.

Question 5

just started dulera. was on symbicort (budesonide and formoterol). is side-effect profile similar? any more likely to have sinus symptoms on dulera? how about cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Very close: I don't think the side effect profile is any different between the two  but the actual side effects will be depended on the total dose of steroid included.
There is a minor risk for cataracts with any inhaled steroid but this is a minor issue when compared to uncontrolled asthma. As for response, some people do prefer one over another- a toss-up.

Question 6

i've been switched from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) to dulera. any difference? md changing me because i've had an asthma flare and he says the steroid is more potent.

Accepted Answer

Clinical judgement: Both drugs are combo drugs: an inhaled corticosteroid and a long acting beta agonist  laba (salmetrol) which both have, with a slightly different dosong, the main difference though is is in the corticosteroid part, symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) contains Budesonide while Dulera has mometsone, a relatively newer medicine and more potent, more important is adherence to treatment plan and regular follow up with ur md.

Question 7

can i use symbicort and breo the same day?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Not recommended Because BREO and Symbicort are just different versions of the same combinations of two medications .
A corticosteroid ( Cortizone type medication )and a long acting beta agonist. Taking both at the same time will double Dose of both these medications. Follow your doctor’s instructions in general Recommendations take one of these inhalers not both to avoid talking  an excess of both

Question 8

can i use rhofade for rosacea if i am allergic to symbicort?

Accepted Answer

: There is no cross allergy between rhofade and symbicort.

Question 9

does symbicort really lower immunity? 
anxious about germs now and getting sick

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: In the usual therapeutic doses, Symbicort should not  cause any medically significant immune impairment.  Although one may get a throat fungus if the throat is not rinsed out after each use,  Don't worry about it.

Question 10

i have accidentally had 3 puffs of my symbicort inhaler instead of 2 puffs. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it wont harm

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What's the difference between symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) & dulera ?

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I have to switch from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) to dulera because my insurance does not cover symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) now. are there any issues i should be aware of with the switch?

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Advair, dulera and symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) what are the differences between these three?

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Can dulera and advair be used together for emphysema or dulera and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

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Just started dulera. was on symbicort (budesonide and formoterol). is side-effect profile similar? any more likely to have sinus symptoms on dulera? how about cataracts?

A member asked:

I've been switched from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) to dulera. any difference? md changing me because i've had an asthma flare and he says the steroid is more potent.

A member asked:

Can i use symbicort and breo the same day?

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Can i use rhofade for rosacea if i am allergic to symbicort?

A member asked:

Does symbicort really lower immunity? anxious about germs now and getting sick

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I have accidentally had 3 puffs of my symbicort inhaler instead of 2 puffs. will i be ok?

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