I started taking Uceris a few years ago and was thankful when the generic Budesonide came out since it was a small fraction of the cost.
Why is it that the list of side effects for Uceris lists:
- headache,nausea,decreased blood cortisol,abdominal pain, fatigue, gas, bloating,
- acne.
- While the list of sides for Budesonide lists:
- Bruising easily
- chills
- colds
- cough
- diarrhea
- fever
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- headache
- hoarseness
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- muscle aches and pains
- nausea
- runny nose
- shivering
- sneezing
- sore throat
- sweating
- trouble sleeping
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
Less common
- Bladder pain
- bleeding after defecation
- blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
- bloody or cloudy urine
- blurred vision
- burning feeling while urinating
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- changes in vision
- chest pain
- cough producing mucus
- decreased urine
- diarrhea
- difficult or labored breathing
- difficult or painful urination
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- eye pain
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- feeling of warmth
- heartburn
- increase in body movements
- increased thirst
- increased urge to urinate during the night
- irregular heartbeat
- lower back or side pain
- mood changes
- nervousness
- pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
- pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
- pounding in the ears
- rectal bleeding
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- seizures
- severe constipation
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- shivering
- skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
- slow or fast heartbeat
- stomach cramps or pain
- sweating
- swelling of the legs and feet
- swelling or puffiness of the face
- tightness in the chest
- trouble sleeping
- uncomfortable swelling around the anus
- upper abdominal or stomach pain
- waking to urinate at night
- weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
- Bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
- change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
- difficulty with swallowing
- hives, itching, or skin rash
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue