Budesonide
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Budesonide
cause?
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
Sign of an allergic reaction e.g. rash, itching, swollen, trouble breathing.
Signs of high blood sugar e.g. confusion, feeling sleepy, flushing or fruity breath
Signs of high blood pressure e.g. bad headache or dizziness, eyesight changes
Signs of bleeding
Signs of infection e.g. fever, chills, bad sore throat, pain on passing urine
Signs of hypercorticism e.g. acne, stretch marks on the skin, swollen ankles
Signs of adrenal suppression e.g. severe ir prolonged fatigue, weakness, nausea
Before taking
Budesonide
, what precautions must I follow?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist the medicines you are taking including vitamins and supplements.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions that you have.
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Budesonide
?
Avoid grapefruit juice with budesonide.