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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain After Taking Symbicort?
I have been taking symbicort for a few years now to assist breathing (works great!) but have had a lot of problem controlling my weight. I eat well and exercise regularily. I have not changed my eating or exercise habits but am up 10 pounds (from 198) and 2 inches on waist (from 41). Could symbicort be a culprit?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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There is a very small systemic absorption of symbicort so there is a small chance that it would play a part in your weight gain.
Since it is controlling your symptoms, you may not want to stop it at this point.
You may need to adjust your eating and exercise habits to compensate for any effect on your weight.
This would mean increasing physical activity and also altering your diet.
I hope this helps
There is a very small systemic absorption of symbicort so there is a small chance that it would play a part in your weight gain.
Since it is controlling your symptoms, you may not want to stop it at this point.
You may need to adjust your eating and exercise habits to compensate for any effect on your weight.
This would mean increasing physical activity and also altering your diet.
I hope this helps
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