Hetlioz and Symbicort drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Hetlioz (tasimelteon) and Symbicort (budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate). Common drug interactions include insomnia among females and insomnia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Hetlioz and Symbicort. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hetlioz?

Hetlioz has active ingredients of tasimelteon. eHealthMe is studying from 7,418 Hetlioz users. Check the latest studies of Hetlioz.

What is Symbicort?

Symbicort has active ingredients of budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 114,792 Symbicort users. Check the latest studies of Symbicort.



On Jul, 20, 2026

46 people who take Hetlioz and Symbicort together, and have interactions are studied.

Hetlioz and Symbicort drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Hetlioz and Symbicort, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Panic attack
  4. Crying
  5. Poor quality sleep
  6. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  7. Labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth or inner ear)
  8. Fall
  9. Head injury
  10. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)

male:

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Diabetic neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus)
  4. Disturbance in attention
  5. Dizziness
  6. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  7. Sleep-related eating disorder (abnormal eating patterns during the night)
  8. Tension (the act or process of stretching something tight)
  9. Toothache (tooth pain)
  10. Middle insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night)

What are the common drug interactions of Hetlioz and Symbicort, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))
  3. Migraine (headache)
  4. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  5. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)

40-49:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Insomnia (sleeplessness)

50-59:

  1. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
  2. Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)
  3. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  4. Anxiety
  5. Abdominal discomfort
  6. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  7. Aphonia (inability to produce voice)
  8. Crying
  9. Diarrhoea
  10. Eye disorder

60+:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  3. Cardiac failure acute
  4. Balance disorder
  5. Dementia alzheimer's type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom)
  6. Sleep disorder

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep): 17 people, 36.96%
  2. Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 3 people, 6.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tasimelteon and budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate (the active ingredients of Hetlioz and Symbicort, respectively), and Hetlioz and Symbicort (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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