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How Long Does It Take Symbicort To Work?

Hi! How long does it take symbicort to work? I have been taking it for a week two puffs in the morning, along with montelukast (sp). I have not had any improvement. I ve been exercising and feel some anxiety because of tightness and shortness of breath.
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

Symbicort make take 1-2 weeks to give it's maximum effects.

However, it is extremely important to make sure that it is being taken properly as you are not experiencing any improvement at the end of 1 week.

I would like to suggest you to review your inhalation technique. Shaking the inhaler for 5 seconds before use, inhale it with right technique, rinsing the mouth with water without swallowing it are very important steps for using it. If they are not followed correctly, the drug may not reach to lungs in sufficient amount.

Also, rather than using two puffs in the morning, I would prescribe 1 puff each in morning and evening. So I would suggest you to make sure dosing schedule with your doctor.

Hope this will be helpful to you.

Wish you best of the health.

Regards.
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How Long Does It Take Symbicort To Work?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. Symbicort make take 1-2 weeks to give it s maximum effects. However, it is extremely important to make sure that it is being taken properly as you are not experiencing any improvement at the end of 1 week. I would like to suggest you to review your inhalation technique. Shaking the inhaler for 5 seconds before use, inhale it with right technique, rinsing the mouth with water without swallowing it are very important steps for using it. If they are not followed correctly, the drug may not reach to lungs in sufficient amount. Also, rather than using two puffs in the morning, I would prescribe 1 puff each in morning and evening. So I would suggest you to make sure dosing schedule with your doctor. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you best of the health. Regards.