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Reviewer: bluewater, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had a bad flu that stirred up my asthma and left me with a deep cough. I was prescribed Symbicort. The first day it seemed to help. The second day I developed severe stomach cramping. The third day I became nauseous as the cramping increased. The fourth day I went into serious seizure. My husband called 911 and I was taken to the hospital where I was administered meds to break the seizures. I
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Reviewer: peanut1115, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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It works great at controlling the asthma but I have gained 6 lbs in only 8 weeks of use. As you gain weight, this can excaserbate your asthma, so this is an unacceptable side effect. I have not found any medication that works well without serious negative side effects.
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Reviewer: TCocolin, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It made me hallucinate. I had to stop using it.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Used this inhaler for several years. It causes a chronic cough and was not effective in preventing wheezing
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Reviewer: Gudbrand, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been on this for over 15 years. I inhalation in the morning and another at night. It works to control my asthma so well that I rarely if ever use my rescue inhaler. A life changer in every way.
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