Budesonide and Anorexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anorexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Budesonide (budesonide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lansoprazole, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anorexia 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 Anorexia?

Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight) is found to be associated with 1,133 drugs and 1,681 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anorexia.

On Jul, 16, 2026

42,490 people reported to have side effects when taking Budesonide.
Among them, 28 people (0.07%) have Anorexia.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Budesonide when they have Anorexia? *

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

female: 37.04 %
male: 62.96 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Budesonide? *

Prednisone: 5 people, 17.86%
Lansoprazole: 5 people, 17.86%
Fluticasone Propionate: 3 people, 10.71%
Imuran: 2 people, 7.14%
Albuterol: 2 people, 7.14%
Cardura: 2 people, 7.14%
Cefadroxil: 2 people, 7.14%
Clopidogrel: 2 people, 7.14%
Combivent: 2 people, 7.14%
Digoxin: 2 people, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Anorexia? *

Weight Decreased: 8 people, 28.57%
Weakness: 8 people, 28.57%
Fever: 6 people, 21.43%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 14.29%
Rales (an abnormal respiratory sound characterized by fine crackles): 4 people, 14.29%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 14.29%
Fall: 4 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 14.29%
Coughing Up Blood: 4 people, 14.29%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 10.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 1 person, 3.57%
Renal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of kidney spreads to other part): 1 person, 3.57%
Prostatic Adenoma (prostatic non-cancerous tumour): 1 person, 3.57%
Pain: 1 person, 3.57%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 3.57%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 3.57%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 3.57%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 3.57%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 3.57%
Diabetes: 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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