Entocort Questions

How long after stopping entocort will the side effects last/?

Posted 22 Jul 2012 by sandy534 • 4 answers

I took entocort for two years. terrible side effects. Itching, bruising weight gain,itching arounf mouth. I've been off entocort for two months and NO improvement in the side effects. When can I expect relief?

Entocort for Crohns disease - does this drug work better & last longer than high dose steroids?

Posted 2 Oct 2011 by lari • 3 answers

I am starting entocort for crohns disease. I have been taking hi-dose steroids off and on for 10 yrs. Does this drug work better and last longer?

Has anyone that has been diagnosed with crohns have any side effects with Remicade and Entocort?

Posted 24 Apr 2012 by tstro90 • 2 answers

I have had crohns for 13 years and just recently have been experiencing another bad flare-up. My doctor initially put me on Entocort, but now that my symptoms are getting worse, he wants me to try Remicade. I am wondering if there are any side effects when taking both Remicade and Entocort.

how long does it usually take for entocort to work? its been ten days and still no effect.?

Posted 23 Jun 2009 by vivm • 1 answer

i was diagnosed with crohns disease a year ago. i was put on entocort and imuran they worked very well. i came off them because i ran out and flared up within a week, (i was taking no tablets for about 9 days) i was put back on them ten days ago and still no effect. how long does it usuallt take ...

When you say the price is quite high, how high do you mean?

Posted 11 Mar 2010 by Bonita Harding • 2 answers

I was prescribed Entocort and when I went to pick up the prescription they told me that after my insurance allowance the medication was $686.00 for a one month supply (90 pills). Before insurance it was $10013.00. How can anyone afford that?

Entocort EC - bee on endocort for celiacs for 3 years, how do I wean off it?

Posted 25 May 2014 by diane diamond • 2 answers

I am down to 3mg every other day and have developed a rash, muscle pains, extreme fatigue and irritability. How do i get off this stuff?

What is the difference between Entocort EC and just Entocort (without the EC)?

Posted 29 Aug 2009 by iluvhorses • 1 answer

Crohn's Disease - I have been trying to find more Natural ways to handle crohns. I can Not afford?

Posted 27 Jun 2010 by loriann1 • 2 answers

... entocort lost my job and No insurance My husband works but , still entocort is too much and i do not want to take predisone I gained way too Much weight and was so bloated .. I am In remission and have been off entocort for about 6 months .. I take fish oils and olive oil seems to help and pro- ...

I am taking Entocort 3mg ( Budesonide ) Can I take Tylenol cold... plus , daytime or night time?

Posted 16 Mar 2011 by shandie1 • 1 answer

I Have a cold, and would like to take some Tylenol cold... plus , daytime or night time.. Can I take this while being on this other drug. I that the other drug 3/da

I take entocort ec for crohns disease. Can I have the Shingles vaccine?

Posted 18 May 2011 by goofy glo • 1 answer

Can I open the entocort capsules because I have trouble swallowing it?

Posted 9 Nov 2011 by guido8 • 1 answer

Entocort EC - How long can I take Entocort?

Posted 8 Feb 2012 by judithvarga • 1 answer

I have been on Humera for Crohn's disease 1 year now. I just suddely broke out with Shingles?

Posted 11 Mar 2013 by 88fingers54 • 1 answer

probably due to my compromised immune system. Is there an alternative treatment for Crohn's. I am already taking mercaptopurine and entocort. Should I also anticipate future shingles outbreaks because of my Crohn's disease?

Entocort EC - How long can I take encort ec ?

Posted 6 Nov 2015 by Proudlady • 1 answer

I've been taking encort ec for probably 12 years or more. I am now reading about side effects. I have most of them. Thin skin, bruising constantly , fat gain in my arms, waist, face. Why haven't doctors said anything to me about stopping this drug. Also I've had no sex drive. What ...

Budesonide - can mild to moderate chrones be maintained on entocourt for life if it is working ?

Posted 22 Apr 2017 by finebergzelaya • 1 answer

My Dr. says this med can cause adrenal fatigue and bone problems... I just want to know from people have been on this for maintenance how they are doing... I was on 6mp for three wks and had horrible diareah and went in hospital for two days there was no infection the minute i discontinued 6mp it ...