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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Symbicort (budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate) and Methylfolate (folic acid). Common drug interactions include rash among females and urinary tract infection among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Symbicort and Methylfolate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Methylfolate?

Methylfolate has active ingredients of folic acid. eHealthMe is studying from 1,018 Methylfolate users. Check the latest studies of Methylfolate.

On Jul, 17, 2026

30 people who take Symbicort and Methylfolate together, and have interactions are studied.

Symbicort and Methylfolate drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Rash
  2. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  3. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  4. Blood pressure increased
  5. Depression
  6. Headache (pain in head)
  7. Infection
  8. Pain
  9. Anxiety
  10. Arthralgia (joint pain)

male:

  1. Urinary tract infection
  2. Respiratory disorder (respiratory disease)
  3. Pain of skin
  4. Pyrexia (fever)
  5. Skin burning sensation
  6. Sputum increased
  7. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
  8. Blood testosterone decreased
  9. Diarrhoea
  10. Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)

What are the common drug interactions of Symbicort and Methylfolate, 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. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  2. Headache (pain in head)
  3. Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
  4. Peripheral swelling

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
  2. Pain of skin
  3. Skin burning sensation

60+:

  1. Pain
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  4. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)
  5. Oxygen saturation decreased
  6. Pyrexia (fever)
  7. Sputum increased
  8. Urinary tract infection
  9. Glomerular filtration rate decreased
  10. Herpes zoster

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 46.67%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 12 people, 40.00%
  3. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 23.33%
  4. Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 10.00%
  5. Combined Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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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 budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate and folic acid (the active ingredients of Symbicort and Methylfolate, respectively), and Symbicort and Methylfolate (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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