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Just started taking symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) last week .now i heave thrush.what's the best medicine .thanks?

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Thrush: I'm surprised you would experience thrush so soon, but it is possible. Either Nystatin or Diflucan (fluconazole) can help with oral thrush. You should be evaluated to see if you even have it.

Answered 4/14/2016

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Thrush: Thrush is a yeast infection. Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) contains a steroid like prednisone and yeast likely arose from this. Were you taking antibiotics? Best remedy is nystatin swish and then spit. There are herbal helps, too, but nystatin is the best. An alternative prescription medicine is Clotrimazole lozenge.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Thrush: Thrush comes from diminishing the immune system and the symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) includes an inhaled steroid. Thrush can be treated with nystatin swish and swallow or diflucan tablets. Consult your Doc.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Thrush: First you need to rinse and wash your mouth after using Symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) then you need to see a doctor to give you Nystatin oral Suspension for swash and swallow. Good luck.

Answered 8/4/2014

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