Budesonide

Common brands: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Tarpeyo, Pulmicort Respules, Uceris, Eohilia

Top reporter: H2-Pharma Llc

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57,446
Total Reports
27,593
Serious Reports
3,617
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.30%)

Patient Demographics

Male
21,241
Female
30,784

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Budesonide.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DYSPNOEA 6,478
8.3%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 6,199
7.9%
3 OFF LABEL USE 5,989
7.7%
4 ASTHMA 4,768
6.1%
5 FATIGUE 3,534
4.5%
6 COUGH 3,252
4.2%
7 HEADACHE 3,149
4.0%
8 DIARRHOEA 2,787
3.6%
9 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 2,769
3.5%
10 NAUSEA 2,717
3.5%
11 PNEUMONIA 2,635
3.4%
12 WHEEZING 2,449
3.1%
13 MALAISE 2,245
2.9%
14 PYREXIA 2,179
2.8%
15 PAIN 2,172
2.8%
16 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,032
2.6%
17 ARTHRALGIA 1,829
2.3%
18 DIZZINESS 1,823
2.3%
19 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,721
2.2%
20 VOMITING 1,707
2.2%
21 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 1,700
2.2%
22 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 1,682
2.2%
23 THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT EFFECT INCOMPLETE 1,637
2.1%
24 HYPERTENSION 1,633
2.1%
25 ASTHENIA 1,626
2.1%
26 RASH 1,582
2.0%
27 WEIGHT INCREASED 1,552
2.0%
28 LOSS OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES 1,477
1.9%
29 CHEST DISCOMFORT 1,403
1.8%
30 COLITIS ULCERATIVE 1,388
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.