Question: is qvar and symbicort the same?
Answer: Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate) and Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) are used to prevent asthma attacks. Qvar will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Symbicort is also used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).