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Precautions and Warnings With Budesonide EC

Before starting treatment for Crohn's disease with budesonide EC, warnings and precautions for the medication should be reviewed. For instance, budesonide EC may suppress the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. Precautions and warnings with budesonide EC also include the risk of drug interactions or allergic reactions. You should talk to your healthcare provider prior to taking budesonide EC if you have certain health conditions, such as glaucoma, high blood pressure, or liver disease.

 

Budesonide: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking budesonide EC (Entocort® EC) if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.
     
You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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