Budesonide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• 10y...
• September 22, 2009

Budesonide for Inflammatory Bowel Disease "Reidcaro - Be careful. Less than 2 weeks' time is not enough time to judge the results. Don't expect a cure for IBD. Look at yourself as managing it. Realizing this at the start may avoid a letdown each time you change medicines."

• BPa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2019

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis "Went through months of bloody stools and frequent trips to the bathroom with no output. Went to the hospital for the 3rd colonoscopy in 5 years to find an infection in the rectum. They put me on Uceris foam, the first two weeks it didn't lead to much relief, but around the end of the third week, everything snapped into place and the Uceris worked, and everything seemed to go back to normal. Will see if this is permanent or just a temporary fix."

• rei...
• June 21, 2009

Budesonide for Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have only been taking this medicine for a week. I am being treated for inflammatory bowel disease, and nothing else has worked. So far, I think I am on the way to being cured. I am keeping my fingers crossed. After two weeks, I have to report back to my physician as to my experience with this medicine."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2021

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have completed 2 rounds of this budesonide, and when I'm on it, life is good and my IBD is controlled. Suffered for 10 years with chronic diarrhea and stomach pain. After the 1st dose, I felt much better and progressively got better during the 8-week course of treatment. My symptoms came back a couple of days after completing the medication, so the doctor prescribed the 2nd round. Just finished the 2nd round and can feel myself reverting back, waking up with stomach pain and diarrhea again. Waiting for the doctor to see what he recommends going forward, can't imagine taking a steroid for the rest of my life."

• Des...
• July 24, 2011

For Autoimmune Hepatitis "I have been taking budesonide Entocort since Feb 1, 2011. It was prescribed by my hepatologist for the treatment of my autoimmune hepatitis. Nothing else I have taken has worked effectively (prednisone gave me ocular migraines along with azathioprine (nausea). Cellcept was tolerated but wasn't effective. Prograf (for transplant patients) did not work either, and I had too many side effects (ended up getting shingles). I do have problems with dizziness, but this is the only medicine that has brought my liver values down. I have noticed red rashes that come and go. Medicine is very expensive, but fortunately, my insurance covers the majority of it."

• DC ...
• June 14, 2015

Budesonide for Asthma, Maintenance "I have recently reviewed the side effects associated with this medication and have found I have experienced quite a few of them. To my dismay, and my overall naiveté, these have contributed to some of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing situations. First and foremost, I had to have cataracts removed from both eyes just two years ago. Then there are the two bouts of pneumonia, the most recent was double pneumonia. Weight gain is nearly impossible to control, swelling of feet and lower legs is becoming far too frequent these days, numbness in the extremities, rashes have been getting even worse than they have been in a while, suffered through shingles, eczema, and other strange and sundry skin maladies. I've been on it too long, obviously."

• clm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2018

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis "I am now on this drug for the second time for microscopic colitis. The last time was in 2014. The drug, in itself, works great for me, but it is the drug company I have the issue with. They publicize that with their drug savings card plus your insurance, you only have to pay $25. That is untrue! When you get to the fine print, you find that the company, in the goodness of their heart, will pay the first $800 once per year for a drug costing $917.48 for 30 tablets. So, for the first script, it is a cost of $117.48 - hope don't need a second month, cause then it would be $917.48. So please know this ahead of time!!!!"

• Pau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2019

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis, Active "This drug Uceris may have initially helped, but as time went (the 2nd week or earlier) on, it caused so much cramping, gas, bloating, pain, and throwing up each day with my urgent other reasons for trips to the bathroom (and I had to have a bucket on my lap while dealing with the aftermath on both ends, being violently ill). To have so much added pain to my already active flare was horrifying. I believe the time-release part of the drug is to blame, as I’ve taken budesonide in the form of Entocort prior with decent results. I know it works for some people, and that’s great, but others can’t tolerate the time release, which was toxic to me."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 19, 2020

Budesonide for Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I was diagnosed 1 and 1/2 years ago with lymphocytic colitis. I have had 3 flare-ups and have been on Entocort for each one. Great drug for me, unfortunately, my sugars have elevated because I have type 2 diabetes. I stop the drug at the end of December, very anxious to see what will happen. Lost 34 lbs since the beginning of this horrible disease, and my symptoms return every 3 months after I stop taking Entocort."

• Reb...
• October 12, 2016

For Crohn's Disease "I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I have been taking this drug for about a month and feel like a new person. No flares. No diarrhea. No stomach pain. My doctor said this can be used as a daily drug because of the reduction of use until it reaches the liver, and unlike other steroids, the side effects are minimal to none. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from mild to moderate Crohn's."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I didn’t notice a difference until the 5th week on Uceris. My symptoms finally went away, and it looked like I was heading into a remission after a year of an active flare. I finished my 6th week of meds and then stopped the foam (since I was prescribed the foam twice a day for 4 weeks and once a day for 2 weeks). After one week off the med, symptoms returned. The doctor has me taking it every other day now. My symptoms are gone. We will see if this is another bandaid or if I’m able to get into a healthy remission."

• MJo...
• May 6, 2013

For Autoimmune Hepatitis "I had been on prednisone for almost 10 years, with many of the common side effects: round face, always gaining weight, and others. I am now on budesonide tablets, 6 mg per day, with no side effects. It truly is a miracle. My only complaint about this medicine is its outrageous cost. I say this because the medicine has been around since the early nineties in inhalers. I know this because my wife did clinical trials with this. My last month's bill was $360 for a thirty-day script, I might add, with Humana insurance. Each month the cost has gone up. I am afraid to think of what next month's bill is going to be. The budesonide has given me known side effects."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2020

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I was put on this drug, budesonide, 6 weeks ago, cured my diarrhea from inflammatory bowel disease, but has caused easy bruising all over my arms and legs. Started with 3 pills a day, after 6 weeks, went to 2 pills a day for 2 weeks. Now, 1 pill a day for the next 2 weeks, experiencing low mood, stomach cramps, figured it's withdrawal."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have been on budesonide 9 mg for nearly 2 weeks. The diarrhea slowed down after a couple of days. I have been very sick on and off this last week. Stomach pain, nausea, headache, weakness, insomnia. I have read the side effects just now and realized that it is the tablet that is making me so sick. Going O/S in 2 weeks, and I am extremely worried."

• Num...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 21, 2016

For Autoimmune Hepatitis "I was on prednisone, 60 mg for about 6 months after being diagnosed with AIH. During that time, I had many severe side effects, but my liver enzyme numbers were coming down. My physician switched me to 9 mg budesonide because of the side effects. I had no more side effects, and my liver enzymes continued to go down. Now, I am off all steroids, and my liver enzymes are in the low normal range using only azathioprine. I had one flare two years ago after surgery, and a few months of budesonide brought me right back where I needed to be. I agree that the cost is outrageous."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2014

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis "Been using Balsalazide 3x3 for 9 years or so, with occasional flare-ups I could resolve with slight overdosing. Could not resolve the present flare-up. After a month of 4 bowel motions a day, blood, diarrhea, the doc started me on Uceris. Next day, change to 1 bowel motion, no blood, slight diarrhea. Now, 1 week later, pretty normal 1 bowel motion per day, with occasional nausea in the abdomen. I think pretty good for a week. But the price is outrageous, and even my copay is $75 a month. Doc insists on giving it to me for 3 months."

• Jo-...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 18, 2021

Budesonide for Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I've had stomach and intestinal issues for many, many years and have sporadically been using Entocort for over 10 years. I'm sensitive to most medication and don't take it daily as it has side effects (i.e., vision and bone density issues). There have been times when the gastroenterologist prescribed it every day for about 4 weeks, tapering off after that time frame. Although I wish I didn't have to take this steroid, it is the only medication that helps, even if for short periods. I'm amazed there is no cure for these debilitating intestinal diseases."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2018

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I’ve been using this for almost 2 weeks, 2 times a day. Will continue for 4 more weeks, once a day. Diagnosed with UC 15 months ago; was in remission 8 months and then daily bleeding and pain for the past 5 months. CANASA hasn’t worked; hydrocortisone suppositories have not worked, and so far, the Uceris foam seems to have reduced the number of trips to the bathroom, but still active daily bleeding. Hoping that the next 4 weeks will show that this is effective. Terrified of taking biologics, which would be the next step... 61-year-old female who was in perfect health prior to UC."

• phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2017

Budesonide for Crohn's Disease "Budesonide helped well with my flare, but on the 3rd day I developed breathing issues. The 4th day is terrible, and I am going to stop taking it because I have COPD and heart issues. Unfortunately, I have similar problems with prednisone. I've had Crohn's disease for 50 years."

• vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2025

For Crohn's Disease "I've been bruising easily, having stomach pain, getting sick easily, having a general ill feeling, flushing, and I have gotten moon face. It has helped the blood in my stool, the mucus in my stool, and my loose bowels. It has helped my stomach pain a lot but not completely."

• AV_...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2024

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have UC from the last 6 years. Initially, the doctor kept me on mesalamine, and it worked for me for 2 years and then stopped working, and my problem came back and had a lot of pain and bloody stools. Then the doctor prescribed me this medicine, and it really helped, and my symptoms improved a lot in just a week's time. This medicine is good, and I didn't have any side effects. The doctor took me off this medicine after a month and then put me on to immunosuppressants - 6MP."

• Kil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2012

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "This drug was prescribed to me by my family doctor to help with my ulcerative colitis. I think that after three years of off-and-on flares with colitis and prednisone usage, I am now steroid-resistant. This medicine has worked very poorly for me. At the highest dose of 9 mg, my symptoms are not nearly under control."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2012

Budesonide for Asthma, Maintenance "Works fantastically to manage my allergy-induced asthma symptoms. Have not needed 'rescue' inhaler a single time since starting with Pulmicort. Have noticed some slight changes to my voice within the first couple of hours of each puff that slowly returned to normal over the course of the day."

• Jus...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 22, 2020

Budesonide for Asthma, Maintenance "Have taken it for the past few years. It works well and I have been mostly stable in conjunction with avoiding triggers. Like that it's not aerosol. I use it right before I brush my teeth, so no issues with thrush. Have high copays, so basically pay cash. I pharmacy shop for the best price, and there are usually manufacturers' coupons available. Good luck, all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 24, 2023

Budesonide for Asthma, Maintenance "With Pulmicort Flexhaler, my asthma is well-controlled, and I rarely need to use my rescue inhaler. It might be more challenging for young children, as it is important to exhale completely, inhale deeply, hold breath, and rinse mouth after use. I have not had any side effects. It is very expensive, if not covered by insurance."