EFFECTS OF FORACORT 200
I am 17 year old boy. I have been suffering from asthama since age of 2. last six months i have been taking FORACORT -200 INHALER DAILY. IS IT HARMFUL IF I CONTINUE IT SO FOR ANOTHER 6-7 MONTHS? THANK YOU.
Hi Rocky,
Asthma is no fun to have as a young adult, but the good news is it doesn't have to interfere with living your life or doing the things you want to do... IF you avoid your triggers as much as possible AND take your asthma medicine as prescribed.
Foracort is the same thing as Symbicort and falls into the category of preventive, or controller, asthma medication. It is a combination drug that contains both a steroid and a bronchodilator. Together, these drugs work to control your airway responses to triggers and prevent asthma symptoms.
It is definitely NOT harmful to keep taking it. In fact, if your doctor prescribed it for you, it's intended to be something you take every day (probably twice a day) for a long time, possibly forever. Taking it regularly will help keep your asthma under control, so that it doesn't interfere with your lifestyle. It's not only OK to keep taking it for a few more months; it's probably OK to take it for many years.
If you have any other questions, I'd encourage you to talk with your doctor about them, since he or she knows you and your medical history.
To your health,
Kathi
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