Budesonide EC Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Infection
  • Infection Caused By A Virus
  • Joint Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Acute Infection Of The Nose, Throat Or Sinus
  • Backache
  • Chronic Trouble Sleeping
  • Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizzy
  • Feel Like Throwing Up
  • Gas
  • Head Pain
  • Increased Hunger
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of Skin Caused By An Allergy
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nervous
  • Pain
  • Sinus Irritation And Congestion
  • Throwing Up

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abscess
  • Agitation
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bronchitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Increase Of White Blood Cells
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Loss Of Memory
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Osteoporosis
  • Outer Ear Inflammation Caused By Allergy Or Infection
  • Pink Eye
  • Problems With Eyesight
  • Stomach Or Intestine Blockage
  • Swollen Tongue
  • Urinary Tract Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Any Disease Of The Teeth
  • Constipation
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Drowsiness
  • Feeling Weak
  • Fever
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Frequent Urination
  • Gastrointestinal Fistula
  • Hair Loss
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hyperactive Behavior
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Nose
  • Irregular Periods
  • Muscle Pain
  • Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • Problem With Periods
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Shaking Extremities
  • Urination During The Night

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Blood Clot In Vein
  • Broken Bone
  • Cataracts
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Confused
  • Delirium
  • Depression
  • Disorder Involving Personality Changes
  • Disorder Of Nerve
  • Enlarged Liver
  • Extreme Sense Of Well Being
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Hallucination
  • Hemorrhage Of Blood Under The Skin
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hives
  • Impaired Wound Healing
  • Increased Pressure In Eyes
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
  • Lluid In The Lungs
  • Mental Problem
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Problems
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nerve Pain
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Over Excitement
  • Paranoia
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Rash
  • Redness Of Skin
  • Rupture Of A Tendon
  • Skin Stretch Marks
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • The Presence Of Sugar In The Urine
  • Tonic Clonic Seizure
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Ulcer From Stomach Acid
  • Ulcers Of Esophagus
  • Vasculitis
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Fat Distribution
  • Acne
  • Cramps
  • Excessive Hairiness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Feeling Faint
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Hiccups
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Not Feeling Well
  • Numbness And Tingling
  • Scaling Of Skin
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On The Skin
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Weight Gain
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