Pros & Cons
Budesonide Pros and Cons
- Budesonide can make a significant difference in symptoms for people with inflammatory bowel disease. It may also induce remission in people with active disease.
- It is available as a once-daily dosing (budesonide CIR capsules or extended release capsules).
- Budesonide nasal spray (Rhinocort Allergy) is an effective treatment for seasonal allergies.
- This medicine is available in a low-cost generic form.
- Steroid medications like budesonide are not recommended for long-term use.
- Budesonide can increase the risk of getting infections.
- This medicine may not work as well for severe disease as some stronger steroids like prednisone.
- The once-daily Ortikos which is used to treat active Crohn’s disease is brand name only and can be expensive.
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