Wow, I thought I was the only one and could not find listed as a side effect either. I just started taking Symbicort and in one months time, I have gained 11 lbs. My appetite has not increased and in fact, I am eating less because so busy working in garden and still walking for 30 mins each day.
I am going back to my dr this week and I am going to ask. I was on advair previously and did not have any issues with weight gain.
I am going back to my dr this week and I am going to ask. I was on advair previously and did not have any issues with weight gain.
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I was prescribed Symbicort (an amazing inhaler) for asthma control. With complancy, weight gain though not listed as a side effect has become problematic for me. I have gained about 12 pounds over the last three months and I do exercise and try to monitor my diet. Nevertheless, I will increase the duration and frequency of my exercise as well as place closer controls on my diet.
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Since taking Symbicort my asthma has dramatically improved which is great. The downside however is that I literally piled on loads of weight. My weight had been steady for years. I have put on over 1 stone and am not at all happy about it. Finding it almost impossible to shift the weight.
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I take Symbicort Once every morning.. I have a terrible drive to eat on this!!!! No doubt in my mind it is a steroidal side affect
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Since being on symbicort I gained 15 lbs in the first 2 months, it is now 7 years later and I have gained 78 lbs, my diet and life style never changed, after years of the Dr say it couldn't possibly be the drug and recently running numerous test for my weight gain he is finally admitting it's the symbicort, they are now trying other drugs as I struggle with my weight
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Magnesium is great for regular bowel movements. It is inexpensive and easily found in the vitamin section of any local or chain store. I have taken it for years with probiotics, symbicort, and other minor medications. I currently take two 400 mg. tablets in the morning. Doesn't really matter when though.
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I came to this site because of weight gain and constant hunger. I, too, am quite fit and exercise daily. I'm glad to know others are experiencing this as well, although I don't think that our anecdotal experience is given much credence. I imagine no drug company wants weight gain as a side effect, right?
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How can i get fit, i have asthma and cant do sweeping vacuum, house work with getting out of breath. Shopping does it also.
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yes i have had the same problem with Symbicort. I have gained 6 lbs within 8 weeks of using it. It is the 160 dose. I will have to change to lower dose or go off it altogether as i cannot afford any weight gain, already heavy.
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correct, they insist it does not cause weight gain, and all prescribing doctors believe this, but it does actually cause increased appetite and weight gain in many people
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I have been on this med consistently for 7 mo and it has caused a 15 lb weight gain. My face is very puffy. Very frustrating. No change in diet and started a very intense workout routine with a swim coach ..no change.
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