Budesonide and Headaches: What Users Say

• mer...
• March 31, 2010

Budesonide for Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have been suffering with severe diarrhea due to Lymphocytic Colitis for 2 years. I have taken many different prescriptions for it with no help. Entocort was prescribed to me 10 days ago, and I feel terrific! The diarrhea and cramping have stopped. I really feel great. For the first 4 days, I did have a moderate headache, but that has gone. The only side effect I have now is some mild ache on my face. For me, Entocort has given me my life back."

• 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."

• 12...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2017

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis "I have UC for 12 years. I was in remission for a few years, and then all of a sudden, I had a flare-up. I have been on this medication for almost 2 months. When I first started on it, it helped for like a week or so. I had swelling in my face and joints, sore muscles, and headaches. My doctor told me to stick with it so my body could adjust properly, and it helped but didn't stop my issues. For the last week, I have been going to the bathroom 10 times a day. My doctor and I are now trying to figure out the next step."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2020

For Crohn's Disease "I’m currently on 9 mg of budesonide daily for Crohn's disease. 3 3 mg capsules in the morning. Doesn’t seem to control the diarrhea issues as well as prednisone did, but the side effects are far less and different. Headaches and a tingly pins-and-needles sensation on my back."

• Dus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2022

Budesonide "I was given this for COVID pneumonia. This gave me the worst stomach pain I think I’ve ever had. It felt like a gut punch, and it took hours for the pain to settle down. Other side effects were horrible taste in mouth, extreme stomach ache (almost called 911), headache, irritated my atopic dermatitis, fatigue, and an overwhelming sense of malaise. The only way I’d take it again is if I was dying."

• Liv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2020

For Crohn's Disease "I've been taking 3 capsules of 3 mg a day for 5 weeks to help manage my Crohn's before taking a biological shot. So far, I haven't noticed any difference, and it doesn't seem to be helping. The side effects are starting to get bad. I'm getting dizzy all the time and have started to get nauseous and even started throwing up. I get daily headaches too (calling my doctor soon to get off of it)."

• Tum...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 16, 2021

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "Taken this 3 times over the course of 3 years, as well as Entocort and Prednisolone, each one for several months. I found this does work for the first week or two, but then gets less effective, and my symptoms come back with a vengeance after that time. Also noticed that on all 3, my levels continued to rise in stool tests, despite colonoscopy showing nothing visual, so I would say it can work but not in all cases. Side effects of the first two drugs were a weakened immune system, tiredness, and headaches in the later cycles."

• Joy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2021

For Ulcerative Colitis "I am on this for microscopic collagenous colitis. What about UTI symptoms? Anyone? Been on just over 3 weeks, symptoms improved, and 5 more weeks to go (3 tablets 3 mg each = 9 mg per day, taking all at once in the AM), and then started having UTI symptoms. Sometimes incontinence (not making it to the BR in time) and low back on the right side cramping/throbbing. Urine sample resulted in NO UTI, but general PA doc telehealth over the weekend prescribed antibiotic and that stuff that turns urine orange. It worked pretty quickly, and now they messaged me through the Atrium portal that I do not have UTI, apparently, they did a culture, but who knows, and to stop taking the antibiotic! I don't want to stop taking it... it's only a 5-day thing and I have 3 more days. I am confused if budesonide can mimic a UTI. This stuff is so crazy! Anyone have the same issue? How does it resolve? Thank you."

• Tou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2025

Budesonide for Asthma, Maintenance "I first took Symbicort to manage asthma, and that gave me tremors and dizziness. Now the doctor has prescribed Pulmicort, which is even more unsettling with headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, shaking, and impacting the nervous system severely. The medications help with breathing but make you a nervous wreck."

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 8, 2025

"I have been taking oral budesonide (3 pills daily) for more than 5 years. While it has controlled my symptoms, it does come with some side effects, including headaches, hoarseness, mild weight loss, skin irritations, and others. As I have never gone into remission, I expect to take this medication for the rest of my life."

• NZ ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2025

For Crohn's Disease, Active "I have taken budesonide capsules for two months for treatment of Crohn's disease. I have experienced less stomach cramps while on it and fewer trips to the toilet. Unfortunately, the side effects have been daily heart palpitations and chronic headaches. I have only managed 5 to 6 hours of sleep a night over the course of treatment due to waking up with a rapid heartbeat. I will be having an ECG ASAP. Colonoscopy booked."

• May...
• September 15, 2011

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."

• Jwi...
• March 3, 2016

Budesonide for Ulcerative Colitis "Only took 2 days' worth of budesonide due to the onset of an excruciating headache, nausea, vomiting."

• Kit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2021

For Ulcerative Colitis "I took budesonide for about a month and was dizzy, had headaches, it didn't do much for diarrhea."