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(also known as Budesonide, Budesonide, Entocort, Rhinosol)
Budesonide is a glucocorticoid steroid for the treatment of asthma, non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies), and for treatment and prevention of nasal polyposis. Additionally, it is used for inflammatory bowel disease. It is marketed by AstraZeneca as a nasal inhalation with the brand name Rhi... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 319 |
65% |
| Asthma | 30 |
77% |
| Environmental Allergies | 8 |
50% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 66% (358
Members)
find Entocort helpful
Entocort Reviews
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I've taken this for years though it's not supposed to be a long-term treatment. Doctor had to argue with insurance to get it covered since it and Pentasa are all I can safely take. Not sure what are side effects and what are just "me", but at least it's not the side effects of Prednisone.
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worked for a short time but crohns soon got the better of it
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It worked but i hate steroids
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Honestly no idea.
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Working now
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Only when I must.
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I have only been on Entocort for about 12 days. 3 pills in the am. So far so good. It DOES seem to help, a lot.
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seemed helpful for a short period
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Worked, don't recall any side effects.
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I am on and off these most of the time. I dont find Budesonide works for me but still have to suffer the side effects for very little gain!!!
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Ok just a silly question. What is the difference between entocort and predisone? [More] -
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Have any of you had any negative experience with taking Entocort? I was on it but felt pretty bad while taking it. I'm not sure if this was because ... [More] -
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Hi, Tiff and welcome to DS. As info, I was diagnosed in February 2007. I'll not go into all the various issues I have had but I will tell you that th... [More] -
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Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it! I can't wait to be off of the prednisone, I just hope the entocort works as well for me. [More] -
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Just curious to see what people's experience with Entocort has been. My doctor is having me taper from prednisone and start entocort so I'm wondering ... [More]
