Budesonide Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: BUDESONIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (byou-DESS-oh-nide)

Budesonide Oral Side Effects

See also the Precautions section.

Headache, nausea, stomach upset, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent cough, persistent sore throat, frequent/painful urination)
mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings, agitation, confusion)
chest pain
shortness of breath
severe dizziness
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat
headache
tingling of the hands/feet
shaking (tremor)
seizures
muscle/joint cramps or pain
severe stomach/abdominal pain
easy bruising/bleeding
puffy face
unusual facial hair growth
increased thirst/urination
increased sweating
swelling of the ankles/feet
slow wound healing
thinning skin
menstrual period changes
unexpected weight gain
unusual tiredness
vision changes
black stools
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
unusual skin growths

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

vision loss
persistent/severe headaches
speech problems
loss of coordination

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Budesonide Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).