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I take symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) (budesonide and eformoterol), 6 doses a daynot. are muscle spasms a side effect of this drug?

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Yes: Yes, it is a steroid and has been associated with muscle spasms and weakness. Discuss this with your doctor.

Dr Namey and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2012

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