Pulmicort vs Symbicort

I was on Symbicort for COPD for quite a few years. It worked very well for me. I suppose you can always try it for a month to see if it helps you or not. Since Pulmicort is not doing the job you need to try something different. Of course, what may help one may do nothing for someone else.

You can ask your pharmacist about the Symbicort, he/she has the best knowledge about medications. I hope you can get some relief.

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Susie
Moderator in Chronic Pain & Psoriasis Forums

You may want to try Symbicort. It has two drugs in it to help asthma. I have the type of asthma
That you have. I get into coughing fits that I couldn’t even breathe.
So, symbicort has a long acting albuterol in it and a low dose steroid. Both MAY HELP you.
This is trial and error. If this doesn’t help, you may want to talk to a Allergy and asthma specialist.
Or a pulmonologist, a lung doctor. Either can help you.
I have both doctors and have many outdoor allergies. I take Xolair injections once a month at my allergist office. At home, I take Qvar inhaler daily. It has made a big difference.
You will find what works for you. It takes a little time. Your goal is to not use your albuterol inhaler
As much at home. You will get there.

Best of luck! I hope this info helps.
Carol