Budesonide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules, Tarpeyo, Eohilia, Entocort EC Uceris

Budesonide has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 136 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Budesonide

Awetumn
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 9, 2023

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I am able to consume food and liquids without vomiting or experiencing blood in the toilet. This is the first time in nearly ten years that I have been able to maintain a weight of 85 lbs or above. However, there are several side effects that come with this accomplishment. These side effects include a persistent runny nose for the past three months, mood swings and suicidal thoughts that make it difficult to sleep and enjoy life, constipation that lasts for 4-7 days, and unbearable bloating, cramping, and gas pains. Despite taking 290 mcg of Linzess, my irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) remains the only condition left to plague me. Other unpleasant side effects include adult acne, migraines, Bartholin cysts, skipped periods (despite having gained weight), unexplained bruises and cuts that refuse to heal despite not being anemic, thin skin on my face resulting in bleeding lines around my mouth and eyebrows if I try to groom them. During a recent out-of-town trip where I was without my medication for three days, I suffered a full-body edema attack that lasted for ten days. The process of tapering off my medication is also incredibly difficult and not to be taken lightly. I am counting down the days until I no longer have to endure these side effects, as they are taking a severe toll on my mental and physical health. I will never subject myself to this medication again."

2 / 10

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fleur
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 26, 2022

For Eosinophilic Esophagitis "I was on this steroid for about 2 months. Saw no improvement in the tight feeling in my throat. In fact, after I would swallow it, I’d notice it made my throat feel raw. I think it made the EOE worse as it hindered the actual healing of the irritation and inflammation. Had to take it upon myself to wean off of it. My doctor was of no help."

2 / 10

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Birdman
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 10, 2020

For Crohn's Disease "I have been on this medication for about 4 weeks now. I take 3 capsules of 3mg a day. I started feeling a little better after about a week and a half. I have not had any side effects, which is great! It has only helped very little though. I have a little less inflammation and no colon spasms, but I am still in pain. I will take it for one more month and see how it goes."

6 / 10

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Marion
Taken for less than 1 month
June 11, 2018

"Made me feel much better..I am being treated for Sarcoidosis, grandulomas in the lymph nodes, After just 24hrs of starting with 3 capsules every morning...Before I had nausea, feeling full after very small amount of food, discomfort in abdomen after even a drink of water!! Lost 30lbs in 4months!!!"

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AV_TEST
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."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 28, 2021

For Eosinophilic Esophagitis "My son (age 12) was on budesonide for 7 months. His eosinophils reduced slightly, but his stomach pain never improved, and he completely stopped gaining weight. He has fallen to about -15% on the growth chart."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
August 17, 2011

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Crohn's Disease "I've had Crohn's disease for 47 years. Entocort works great for calming acute symptoms in just a few days. I'm able to live a normal, pain-free life with it. I just wish it wasn't so expensive."

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teach...
April 10, 2010

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Crohn's Disease "Entocort is used as a bridge therapy to settle severe flares. It brings almost complete relief within 2-3 days, but it's just temporary as you can't stay on this drug for long periods of time."

10 / 10

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Dream...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 25, 2015

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease "Did not work. Severe psychological and physical side effects requiring hospitalization."

1 / 10

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ladq
January 12, 2014

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Crohn's Disease "Stopped my Crohn's disease flare-up very quickly and rather effectively."

10 / 10

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Gerry
Taken for less than 1 month
September 24, 2020

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have been taking budesonite for 6 days now. Had a few days of good bowels and the yesterday and today not good. How long should it take to get back to normal. I have IBS"

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Mayv
September 15, 2011

Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have developed irritation of the throat and ears, headache, feel dizzy during my morning walk, chest pain, and difficulty with my breathing."

2 / 10

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NikaBoo
Taken for less than 1 month
July 22, 2016

Uceris (budesonide) for Ulcerative Colitis, Active "Had bleeding, diarrhea, frequent trips to the bathroom...Started to notice a difference within a day and a half of taking this. Not as many bathroom trips...actually starting to feel normal again."

8 / 10

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Kazza
February 24, 2020

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "Unfortunately I came off this after a week. The side effects were too much. I had anxiety, low mood, stomach cramps."

2 / 10

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REALL...
October 22, 2015

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Been on it for 7 years. Works well for me, but I should find a better long term solution. Almost no flare ups. Minimal side effects since it's only a locally absorbed steroid."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
December 6, 2009

Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide) for Asthma, Maintenance "Works well for asthma treatment, but it's not really easy to wash your mouth after each time of use. Also causes ease of bruising and lowering the defense of the immune system."

8 / 10

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Puncy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 9, 2020

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have also had very good results with Budesonide Ec3 Mg for IBS. Went off after 2 months seven months ago, now back using. Wondering if I will ever be able to live normally without it."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 26, 2010

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I have had no problems with it, and when I go off it, I get a Crohn's relapse. It's worth the expense to have my health."

10 / 10

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t urkey
June 2, 2020

Uceris (budesonide) for Ulcerative Colitis "$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$20.00/tab ???????? Why people? Why? "

1 / 10

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bharrod
December 3, 2008

Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide) for Asthma, Maintenance "Works great for my asthma and my allergies, but you must rinse your mouth out with water each time you use it. That is a pain, but well worth the trouble. No side effects noticed."

10 / 10

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Lauren
Taken for less than 1 month
October 11, 2018

Uceris (budesonide) for Ulcerative Colitis "No. I will never take this again. It has caused nausea, stomach pain, fatigue, broken sleep and whatever else wasn’t already bad enough with my flare."

1 / 10

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Mickey
Taken for less than 1 month
March 24, 2020

For Ulcerative Colitis "2 weeks on budesonide for UC and absolutely no progress. "

1 / 10

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Anonymous
November 22, 2009

Entocort EC (budesonide) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "It gave me profuse sweating, minimal weight gain. I had nausea, elevated liver enzymes and elevated cholesterol during the 8 week course for acute disease."

4 / 10

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dee
Taken for less than 1 month
November 26, 2016

Uceris (budesonide) for Ulcerative Colitis "Lessened my trips to the bathroom but increased stomach pain. Palpitations and increased acne also. Stopped after 2 weeks on it."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
December 18, 2011

Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide) for Asthma, Maintenance "Very effective and no side effects."

10 / 10

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