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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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Just started taking this 6 days ago.. the verdict is still out.
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Short-term. After I used this I went into the hospital with worst episode.
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Was freaking awesome in the beginning, but I started to need higher doses, and the insurance companies won't pay for it, so the doctors won't subscribe it. Almost no side effects compared to prednisone, and almost the same effect.
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Newly prescribed.
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Had to wean off because I developed Cushings Syndrome as a result of being on for so long. But it worked well.
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allows me to eat a wider variety of food without pain. lowers c-factor protein response.
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only temporarily
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Used during Flares
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ive had a little bit of side effects...really tired,headaches all the time,very weak,easily bruised
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What I am currently on.
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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]
