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Prescribed Symbicort For Asthma. Vaginal Thrush, Bleeding. Side Effect Of Medicine?
Hi, my 21 year old daughter was prescribed symbicort 400 two weeks ago as her asthma symbtoms were not under control. She is also coping with chronic muscoloskeletal pain. About three and four weeks ago she received nerve block injections in the thoracic region. At that time, a urine test showed raised white blood cell count. In the past two weeks she has developed signs of vaginal thrush which has not responded to treatment. A swab has been taken in the past few days but no results yet. She also complained of a small amount of bleeding today. I am concerned as she is extremeley uncomfortable. I also wonder if the thrush could possibly be a side effect of the incresaed dose of symbicort? I would appreciate your opinion. thank you,
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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symbicort can cause thrush
US FDA (united states food drug administration) clearly mentioned common side effect of symbicort as muskuloskeletal pains, thrush
wait for the results from swab and change your medication accordingly
reagrds
thanks for your query at HCM
symbicort can cause thrush
US FDA (united states food drug administration) clearly mentioned common side effect of symbicort as muskuloskeletal pains, thrush
wait for the results from swab and change your medication accordingly
reagrds
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Hello,
Increased use of corticosteroids can lead to impaired immunity and infection. You are right; this is a possibility. The bleeding could be due to the vaginitis as well. She should take a complete course of oral as well as local treatment and maintain genital hygiene. If there is no response with a single course, she may need monthly or month-long prophylaxis for at least 6 months based on the situation. Proper monitoring and management of acute episodes lessens the severity of asthma; exercise and meditation may help some. Hope this helps.
Increased use of corticosteroids can lead to impaired immunity and infection. You are right; this is a possibility. The bleeding could be due to the vaginitis as well. She should take a complete course of oral as well as local treatment and maintain genital hygiene. If there is no response with a single course, she may need monthly or month-long prophylaxis for at least 6 months based on the situation. Proper monitoring and management of acute episodes lessens the severity of asthma; exercise and meditation may help some. Hope this helps.
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