Budesonide and Adrenal suppression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Adrenal suppression is reported as a side effect among people who take Budesonide (budesonide), especially for people who are male, 2-9 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Fluticasone Propionate, and have Protein-losing gastroenteropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Adrenal suppression when taking Budesonide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42,490 people who have side effects when taking Budesonide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Budesonide?

Budesonide has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 42,933 Budesonide users. Check the latest studies of Budesonide.

What is Adrenal suppression?

Adrenal suppression (suppression of cortisol secretion by the adrenal glands) is found to be associated with 118 drugs and 220 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Adrenal suppression.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

42,490 people reported to have side effects when taking Budesonide.
Among them, 62 people (0.15%) have Adrenal suppression.

Could Budesonide cause Adrenal suppression?

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Budesonide when they have Adrenal suppression? *

What is the gender of people who have Adrenal suppression when taking Budesonide? *

female: 48.08 %
male: 51.92 %

What is the age of people who have Adrenal suppression when taking Budesonide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Budesonide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Adrenal suppression? *

Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 21 people, 33.87%
Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 17 people, 27.42%
Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles): 13 people, 20.97%
Growth Retardation (delayed growth): 9 people, 14.52%
Skin Striae (irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines): 6 people, 9.68%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 5 people, 8.06%
Weakness: 5 people, 8.06%
Excessive Or Unwanted Hair In Women: 5 people, 8.06%
Dizziness: 5 people, 8.06%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 6.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Protein-Losing Gastroenteropathy (gastrointestinal tract that results in a net loss of protein from the body): 14 people, 22.58%
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (lung disorder caused by aspergillus fungi): 8 people, 12.90%
Hiv Infection: 6 people, 9.68%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 5 people, 8.06%
Allergic Rhinitis: 3 people, 4.84%
Cough: 2 people, 3.23%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 2 people, 3.23%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 3.23%
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that involves eosinophils, a type of white blood cell): 2 people, 3.23%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Adrenal suppression (220 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on budesonide (the active ingredients of Budesonide) and Budesonide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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