I have been able to run longer and with more ease using this medication. My concerns the soreness that I experience after running and the weight that I continue to gain. I exercise on a regular basis, eat right but since I started using this medication I can't seem to control my weight which wasn't a problem before. Published: October 21, 2007 ::

Had an alergic reaction where I could barely breathe. Be careful with this one. Published: November 18, 2007 ::

After I began treatment with Symbicort I developed a rash on my face. I came to WebMD to look up other possible adverse reactions. Now that I have read the reviews, I will definitely stop using Symbicort. I thought I may be ill (have had a flu shot) because of the nausea and severe headaches (beyond what I normally have). My joints have been very achy and my insomnia has gotten worse (along with nightmares). Although I take two anti-depressants, my depresion has gotten so bad that I cry all the time. When I am not crying, I am snapping at someone (quick temper). I have been using Symbicort for app two weeks and have already put on enough weight that I had to go up a size to my larger jeans. I wish I had known about these side effects before starting Symbicort. Published: March 17, 2008 ::

This drug did work at clearing up my asthma that usually acts up every winter. However, it did not work as well as the Advair and the side effects are unbearable. This medication made me very dizzy, worsened my depression, made me angry (intermittently), kept me up late at night (2 AM the last two nights). I called my doctor today so I can switch meds becuase this is unbearable. I have a history of depression, and I'm so annoyed that this as worsened it. It will take great effort to get back on track. Published: February 05, 2008 ::

I have been suffering with asthma for about 15 years. I breifly used advair (very effective, but the powder made my throat sound very hoarse when I spoke). I stopped that and the doctor gave me symbicort instead. With the symbicort I am able to sleep through the night without waking up to puff on a rescue inhaler. In fact, I breathe easy all day. Workouts are a breeze. I feel like the old me again. Published: February 25, 2008 ::

I have been wheezing and short of breath for years. I have tried many asthma medicines. My doctor sent me to Mass General to see a specialist. She didn't know what else to do for me. The specialist prescribed symbicort and in one dose I felt the relief. It has been 4 days and not a wheeze and I can breath normally. Which is very rare for me. Published: November 16, 2007 ::

I've had asthma for my entire life, and have been medicated for it for the past 18 years. Before the Symbicort, I was on Advair. I was constantly hoarse and coughing, and my results began to be worse. So, onto the Symbicort, which did seem to help...for a while. Now, I am only slightly better than I was with the Advair, and I have some unpleasant symptoms that may be from this medication. I've gained an enormous amount of weight, even while cutting down on caloric intake. My joints are very sore, which I thought might mean that I had arthritis, but I'm beginning to think might come from this medication. My migraines are more frequent and worse, and...I'm still hoarse, coughing and clogged! I'm thinking of just giving up on all of the medications and dealing with only having 50% of my lung volume available. Published: June 10, 2008 ::

I used it 6 times this is what I got out of it, headaches, nausea, muscle aches, night time leg cramps, eye pain, cough and phlem worsened, wakened in the middle of the night with jitters... I will say this my wheezing did stop but this is not enough for me to continue taking it... Published: February 20, 2008 ::

I am more short of breath with Symbicort than with Advair and can't get rid of the mucus and deep cough Published: February 06, 2008 ::