Budesonide EC Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• An Infection
• An Infection Due To A Virus
• Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
• Joint Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Common Cold
• Backache
• Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Gas
• Headache
• Increased Hunger
• Indigestion
• Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Low Energy
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Pain
• Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Change In Vision
• A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
• Agitation
• An Abscess
• Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• Bronchitis
• Chest Pain
• Diabetes
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• High Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
• Memory Loss
• Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
• Outer Ear Inflammation Due To Allergy Or Infection
• Pink Eye
• Swelling Of The Tongue
• Urinary Tract Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Gastrointestinal Tract Fistula
• A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
• A Problem With Menstrual Periods
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• A Tooth Disease
• An Increased Need To Urinate Often
• Constipation
• Difficult Or Painful Urination
• Drowsiness
• Fever
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Generalized Weakness
• Hair Loss
• Hemorrhoids
• Hyperactive Behavior
• Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
• Irregular Periods
• Muscle Pain
• Muscle Tremors
• Puffy Face From Water Retention
• Urination During The Night

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Broken Bone
• A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
• A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Rash
• A Tonic-Clonic Seizure
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
• An Enlarged Liver
• An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
• An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
• An Ulcer In The Esophagus
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Chronic Heart Failure
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
• Confusion
• Delirium
• Depression
• Erythema Or Skin Redness
• Fast Heartbeat
• Fluid In The Lungs
• Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Hallucinations
• High Blood Pressure
• Hives
• Impaired Wound Healing
• Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Mood Changes
• Muscle Weakness
• Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
• Over Excitement
• Paranoia
• Personality Disorders
• Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
• Rupture Of A Tendon
• Skin Stretch Marks
• Slow Heartbeat
• Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
• Trouble Breathing
• Visible Water Retention
• Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• Abnormal Fat Distribution
• Acne
• Cramps
• Excessive Sweating
• Fainting
• Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
• Hiccups
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Muscle Spasm
• Scaling Of The Skin
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• Weight Gain