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A member asked:

Why does symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) or prednisone cause leg cramps at night? what nutrient do i need to prevent them? i have to be able to make them stop! so painful!

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol): This is one of the listed side effects of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol). See your prescribing physician for any and all questions regarding your medications.

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Answered 7/26/2016

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