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
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
hoarseness
joint pain
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
shivering
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
cough producing mucus
decreased urine
difficult or labored breathing
difficult or painful urination
dizziness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
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
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
indigestion
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
rounded or moon face
stomach discomfort or upset
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
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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