Guide To Budesonide

Potential Side Effects

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Of course, this medication has some potential side effects. The most common side effects include tiredness, indigestion, dizziness, and headaches. Patients may also notice back or joint pain. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloating, and stomach pain have been reported as well. This medicine can cause cold symptoms, including sneezing and a sore throat, and patients may also experience painful urination.

Patients should call their doctor immediately if they notice serious side effects while on this medication. Examples include rectal bleeding, lightheadedness, swollen ankles, and easy bruising. Two others are increased facial hair and menstrual changes. If patients have too much of this medicine in their blood, they may experience an increase in body fat. Specifically, they may notice an increase in body fat around their face, neck, back, or waist. In these cases, it may be necessary to have their doctor adjust their dose.

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