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Could Symbicort Be Causing Uti

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Rolla, MO
February 18, 2016
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Rinsing with salt water prevents thrush also...

February 18, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

With any inhaler you do need to swish and spit after taking them if you don't want your tongue furry with thrush.

February 22, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Ok, @A MyCOPDTeam Member I looked it up and I was on their site so this is from the horses mouth lol.
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Summary: Urinary tract infection is found among people who take Symbicort, especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Spiriva, and have Asthma. We study 20,924 people who have side effects while taking Symbicort from FDA and social media. Among them, 140 have Urinary tract infection. Find out below who they are, when they have Urinary tract infection and more.

February 18, 2016 (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I'm not certain about symbicort because I don't take it. But take a cranberry supplement everyday because of all the meds we take. So far it has helped me. Breath easy (Hugs)

February 18, 2016 (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Dont forget to rinse and gargle after using it!!!!

February 20, 2016

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