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Pulmicort Flexhaler and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide).

Moderate

Budesonide Food

Moderate Food Interaction

You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking budesonide. Grapefruit can raise the levels of budesonide in your body and lead to increased side effects. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

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Pulmicort Flexhaler drug interactions

There are 525 drug interactions with Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide).

Pulmicort Flexhaler disease interactions

There are 7 disease interactions with Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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