Common Questions about Budesonide

Is budesonide a strong steroid?

Study groups like the Global Budesonide Study Group and the Danish Budesonide Study Group have found that budesonide is a strong steroid that can help in the medical management of inflammatory bowel disease. In placebo controlled trials (budesonide group versus placebo), patients admitted in the budesonide groups (treatment groups) were found to have statistically significant reduction in disease activity and significantly greater remission rates. Oral budesonide was found to be equally effective as oral prednisolone. Budesonide enema was found to be as effective as prednisolone enema.

How long should you be on budesonide?

The treatment duration of budesonide depends on the condition. For example, budesonide is usually prescribed for 8 weeks for inducing remission in patients with active Crohn’s disease and for up to 3 months to maintain clinical remission.

Does budesonide cause weight gain?

Budesonide can cause increased appetite and fluid retention, which can lead to weight gain. If this is a concern for you, talk to your doctor.

Do you take budesonide with food?

You can take budesonide with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food might help. However, you should take Tarpeyo (delayed-release budesonide capsule for IgA nephropathy) in the morning, at least one hour before a meal.

Does budesonide rectal foam hurt?

Budesonide rectal foam does not typically hurt. The application tip in Uceris (budesonide rectal foam) is coated with a lubricant. You can use additional lubrication with petroleum jelly (Vaseline). If you continue to have pain when using budesonide rectal foam for ulcerative colitis, talk to your doctor.

What is the price of budesonide without insurance?

Without insurance, budesonide can be as high as $70.59, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $47.03 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of budesonide with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on budesonide—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for budesonide. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.