Symbicort and metoprolol

[Jances13]

For the past two months I have been having issues with sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and a productive cough. Never in my life have I ever experienced something so persistent. Went to allergist and had PFT and it was in the 70’s % . Doctor gave me a sample of symbicort to use twice a day. I am also using Flonase . I am also on metoprolol succinate ER for high blood pressure and it also helps with paroxysmal a fib that I get occasionally. I started to use the symbicort and it makes me feel very anxious and jittery.Also my throat is irritated and a lot more mucous when I use it. I am quite concerned because I read that there could be a conflict with metoprolol and symbicort. Has anyone ever heard or experienced any interaction between theses two meds? .

[Beasley63]

My pulmonologist just put me on Symbicort and it makes me very hoarse and my throat feels irritated. I also use Flonase. I was diagnosed with Asthma two years ago. I have been on Breo, Advair, Annuity, and they gave me a sample of Dulera which it really helps me. I have to try the Symbicort before my insurance will pay for Dulera.

[craazyma in reply to Beasley63]

Do you rinse you mouth afterwards.

[Jances13 in reply to craazyma]

Oh yes I take a full glass of water just to make sure and then I brush my teeth. This is the first time that I have ever experienced something like this . I hope that my allergist can figure this out soon because it’s been a long 3 months.

[Jances13 in reply to Beasley63]

Hi Beasley, I am sorry that you are dealing with some side effects of symbicort. I just started using symbicort 2 days ago and I am experiencing headaches, throat irritation and when I use the inhaler a few minutes later I get this odd feeling in my throat and I cough up some mucus. I am not sure that symbicort is going to work for me as I am on metropolol a beta blocker and apparently there is some conflict . I also haven’t been diagnosed with what’s been happening to me. I go for the second round of allergy testing next week and my coughing has gotten better . I also have been using Flonase but not helping much. I hope things get better for you.

[craazyma]

Ask the doctor about thurst. It can cause pain. Does you mouth and or throat. It is the same thing that babies get. Good luck

[craazyma in reply to craazyma]

It is during its job by breaking up the mucis.

[Ellas4th]

I also use symbacort and take metoprolol but I guess didn't seem to feel the difference. O have issues whule walkung or exertion and have copd too. Your question is urging me to check the interactions given by the pharmacy. Since I am a cardiac patient with pacemaker and defibrillator I try and stay on top of info. Perhaps my being winded and weak is because it the interaction? Thanx for draeing attention. Please keep us updated? Feel better.