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Reviewer: Roger, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I rarely needed albuterol, and didn't have problems inhaling, but experienced chest tightness with mild exercise. Dr. prescribed Symbicort and, later, Spiriva. I've not noticed any significant change in symptoms, and now in donut hole to tune of $200/mo!. Disappointed!
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Reviewer: Joyce1628, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I used a couple of weeks and then loss of taste and smell Only new drug used by mouth we have ruled out all Other possibilities. Oft over year now znd had not returned
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Reviewer: TheResa, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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i was on Advair and had not used a rescue inhaler for many years. Because express-scripts thought Advair was too expensive for them I had to switch to Symbicort. This product does not work for me. I cannot get my breath, and my blood pressure is dangerously high. I take blood pressure medication but never had trouble while on Advair. I have gained 10 lbs since last summer. I feel terrible.
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Reviewer: John, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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My son is 11 years old and took Symbicort for a little over a year. Initially it did help with his asthma but his appetite increased and this led to a fairly rapid weight gain. He also began coughing more for about 30 minutes after taking the medicine and he appears to be more susceptible to viral / bacterial respiratory infections. He is now stopping Symbicort because the side effects for him
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have taken Advair for about 18 years and have not used a rescue inhaler for at least 15 years. In fact, I wondered if I even had asthma. Because Advair is no longer cost-effective for my insurance company, I was recently switched to Symbicort, which I have been using for a month. I now regularly gasp for air and often have a tight, heavy feeling in my chest combined with wheezing. I now know for
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