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Budesonide is a sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Inhaled steroid

Brands

Pulmicort turbuhaler

Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Headache
Fever
Neck pain
Muscle pain
Nausea
Pain
Congested nose
Weight gain
Bruising
Vomiting
Cough
Runny nose
Passing gas
Joint pains
Fatigue
Nose bleeds
Back pain
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flatulence
Nasal congestion
Aching muscles
Loss of strength
Bloody nose
Abnormal sense of taste
Painful swollen joints
Rash
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Wheezing

Treats

Eosinophilic esophagitis
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