Uceris
(Budesonide)
Uceris (Budesonide) decreases inflammation from Crohn’s disease.
Our bottom line
Uceris (Budesonide) helps treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, but you can’t take it for long because of its serious side effects.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (budesonide)
Upsides
- Uceris (Budesonide) works for 50-70% of people with mild to moderate Crohn’s disease.
- Uceris (Budesonide) is preferred over Prednisone for treating people with Crohn’s disease.
- Causes fewer side effects than other corticosteroids.
- Low doses of Uceris (Budesonide) can be used for a few weeks or even a few months to achieve remission.
Downsides
- Many people decide to stop taking Uceris (Budesonide) because of its side effects.
- Uceris (Budesonide) isn't recommended for long-term treatment.
- You can’t drink alcohol while taking Uceris (Budesonide).
- Taking corticosteroids like Uceris (Budesonide) can make it hard for your body to fight infections.
- Uceris (Budesonide) can pass into breast milk if you're nursing.
Uceris (Budesonide) is a corticosteroid. It reduces the inflammation in your intestines by blocking the proteins that trigger inflammation.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (budesonide)
Dosage forms
- Pill
Prices and coupons
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Side effect rates for Uceris (Budesonide)
- Bruising easily5%5%4%4%
- Acne5%5%2%2%
- Moon face3%3%
- Hirsutism2%2%1%1%
- Swollen ankles2%2%2%2%
- Skin striae2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Budesonide.
People taking Budesonide felt side effect more
People taking Budesonide felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Uceris (Budesonide)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Adrenal suppression leading to adrenal crisis can occur when taking Uceris (Budesonide). Symptoms include joint or muscle pain, extremely low energy, and depression. Changes in your Uceris (Budesonide) dose need to be done slowly over time. Talk to your doctor before you make any changes or stop your medication.
Common concerns from people taking Uceris (Budesonide)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- You can’t drink alcohol while taking Uceris (Budesonide).
- Take Uceris (Budesonide) with meals to avoid upsetting your stomach.
- Adrenal suppression leading to adrenal crisis can occur when taking Uceris (Budesonide). Symptoms include joint or muscle pain, extremely low energy, and depression. Changes in your Uceris (Budesonide) dose need to be done slowly over time. Talk to your doctor before you make any changes or stop your medication.
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