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Budesonide ER

Budesonide ER Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 22, 2024

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Headache (11%)
  • Nausea (5%)
  • Low cortisol levels (4%)
  • Stomach pain (4%)
  • Changes in mood (4%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Changes in sleep patterns
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Tiredness
  • Gas
  • Stomach swelling or bloating
  • Constipation
  • Joint pain
  • Acne
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Source: DailyMed

The following Budesonide ER side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Bruising easily

chills

colds

cough

diarrhea

fever

general feeling of discomfort or illness

headache

hoarseness

joint pain

loss of appetite

muscle aches and pains

nausea

runny nose

shivering

sneezing

sore throat

sweating

trouble sleeping

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

Less common

Bladder pain

bleeding after defecation

blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin

bloody or cloudy urine

blurred vision

burning feeling while urinating

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

changes in vision

chest pain

cough producing mucus

decreased urine

diarrhea

difficult or labored breathing

difficult or painful urination

dizziness

dry mouth

eye pain

fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse

feeling of warmth

heartburn

increase in body movements

increased thirst

increased urge to urinate during the night

irregular heartbeat

lower back or side pain

mood changes

nervousness

pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat

pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin

pounding in the ears

rectal bleeding

redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest

seizures

severe constipation

shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

shivering

skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing

slow or fast heartbeat

stomach cramps or pain

sweating

swelling of the legs and feet

swelling or puffiness of the face

tightness in the chest

trouble sleeping

uncomfortable swelling around the anus

upper abdominal or stomach pain

waking to urinate at night

weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

Bulging soft spot on the head of an infant

change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow

difficulty with swallowing

hives, itching, or skin rash

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Belching

blemishes on the skin

heartburn

indigestion

pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

pimples

rounded or moon face

stomach discomfort or upset

stuffy nose

Less common

Accumulation of pus

agitation

bloated or full feeling

change in hearing

cracked, dry, or scaly skin

cracks in the skin at the corners of mouth

difficulty having a bowel movement

difficulty with moving

dizziness or lightheadedness

ear drainage

earache or pain in the ear

excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels

feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings

hair loss or thinning of the hair

increased appetite

increased hair growth, especially on the face

lack or loss of strength

loss of memory

muscle stiffness

nervousness

pain, swelling, or redness in the joints

passing gas

pressure in the stomach

problems with memory

redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue

sensation of spinning

sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

soreness or redness around the fingernails and toenails

swelling of the abdominal or stomach area

swollen joints

uterine bleeding between menstrual periods

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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