Posted by ElizabethMO on 10/13/2009, 6:14 pm |
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Posted by ElizabethMO on 10/14/2009, 1:36 pm, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
75.87.101.118According to info I can find, Symbicort comes in two strengths: 80/4.5 and 160/4.5. Also, if I read ADC's material correctly, their version comes in two strengths: 6mcg/200 and 6mcg/400. So, it would seem to me if you are prescribed the 160/4/5 Symbicort, you would need the 6mcg/400 from ADC. All this goes right along with what some of you have told me. Thanks very much for your response. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by Martha on 10/14/2009, 10:21 am, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
68.12.160.104Neither of them are equivalent to the 160/4.5. The best you can do is get close to the dose your doctor prescribed. I don't know if they use the same delivery device - that would have an effect on the effective dose delivered. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by nancy ma on 10/14/2009, 10:10 am, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
68.239.7.227hi
I was on advair for over 5 years and my dr. changed me to symbecort. took about 1 month to really find that it was better. reason for the change was muscle spasms from advair. I was not expecting a change in meds. I went on it for 1 week and called the dr. and wanted to be put back on advair. he did put me back /500 mg's only in the morning. that didnt work well so went back on symbecort and all is good now. for me the change was unexpected and had nothing to do with the way advair worked.
good luck. I take spiriva also.
nancy - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by jmoon
on 10/14/2009, 9:07 am, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
141.157.77.199The 6mcg/400 mcg is equivalent. This is what I purchased. Be sure to get the Sunhaler that goes with it. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by Vic on 10/14/2009, 10:55 am, in reply to "Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
69.117.75.103I believe jmoon meant to say 12/400 rather than 6/400...a slip of the finger I'm sure. It is called Fomtide at ADC for that product & delivery.
He's right, that strength delivers the same dose as the 160/4.5 when you use that one with 2-hits-twice a day (320/9). The delivery on the new mdi inhaler delivers a higher % of its dose than a dpi and that makes up for the small discrepancy. -- Vic - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by Dave
on 10/14/2009, 10:46 am, in reply to "Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
99.196.44.121I don't understand.
The Symbicort package says 160mcg/4.5mcg. It would appear the 200mcg/6mcg would be closer.
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Posted by PennyPA on 10/14/2009, 12:26 am, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
75.218.109.139Elizabeth, it doesn't sound like anyone here knows the answer to your question. Do you post to any other copd boards? If you find out the answer from one of them, let us know. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by ElaineNY on 10/13/2009, 10:15 pm, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
205.188.117.20Just for your information - try to get samples or ? and try it. The VA switched my husband from Advair to Symbicort and he hated it. Not sure but as I remember he could not breathe as well and was very happy to get his Advair back. Everyone is different. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by ElizabethMO on 10/13/2009, 10:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
75.87.101.118Thanks, Elaine. Actually, my doctor did give me some samples, I am just thinking ahead for when they run out. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by DarF on 10/13/2009, 6:55 pm, in reply to "Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
75.135.196.152Elizabeth, can you tell me why your Dr wants you to change to Symbicort? What benefit does he think it has over Advair? I asked my Dr if I could try Symbicort as so many people said it helped them. He said it is the same thing as Advair & didn't think I needed to change. I thought perhaps it would help me better & am considering ordering it from ADC just to give it a try. Just am curious as to what your doctor said.
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Posted by ElizabethMO on 10/13/2009, 10:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
75.87.101.118DarF, my doctor and I were discussing the different drugs and weighing the pros and cons. We sort of decided together that I should try Symbicort just to see if it did better for me than Advair. She said some people did better on one than the other and that it might be a good idea for me to try so that we would know I am getting maximum benefit possible for me. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by CarolCA on 10/13/2009, 9:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
98.248.53.53Once again the doctors don't realize that we respond differently to different drugs. Of course, if you are happy with the Advair then no reason to change just because other people are doing it but just because it is a steroid and a long acting bronchodilator in each doesn't mean if will affect you the same. Could be better, could be worse. There are some differences or they wouldn't be able to market it. They say all the PPI acid blockers are the same but some help some people and some help others more. You can get a free month of Symbicort now as most doctors have the handouts. - Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent
Posted by Martha on 10/13/2009, 8:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Symbicort - ADC Equivalent"
68.12.160.104This is an article about the improvement in functionality with the combination Spiriva/Symbicort.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151270.php
I switched from Advair to Symbicort and I am very pleased.