Budesonide and Breath odor - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Breath odor is reported as a side effect among people who take Budesonide (budesonide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Amoxicillin, and have Asthma exercise induced.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Breath odor 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 Breath odor?

Breath odor is found to be associated with 462 drugs and 771 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Breath odor.

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On Aug, 02, 2026

42,490 people reported to have side effects when taking Budesonide.
Among them, 16 people (0.04%) have Breath odor.

Could Budesonide cause Breath odor?

Among these 16 people:

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

  • female: 30.77 %
  • male: 69.23 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 30 %
  • 60+: 70 %

What are other drugs people take besides Budesonide? *

  1. Amoxicillin: 5 people, 31.25%
  2. Prednisolone: 4 people, 25.00%
  3. Aspirin: 4 people, 25.00%
  4. Furosemide: 3 people, 18.75%
  5. Spironolactone: 3 people, 18.75%
  6. Finasteride: 3 people, 18.75%
  7. Clonazepam: 3 people, 18.75%
  8. Ramipril: 3 people, 18.75%
  9. Azithromycin: 3 people, 18.75%
  10. Brovana: 3 people, 18.75%

What are other side effects people have besides Breath odor? *

  1. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 50.00%
  2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 31.25%
  3. Dyspnea Exertional: 5 people, 31.25%
  4. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 25.00%
  5. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 25.00%
  6. Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 25.00%
  7. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 4 people, 25.00%
  8. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 25.00%
  9. Cough: 4 people, 25.00%
  10. Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 2 people, 12.50%
  2. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 12.50%
  3. Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 12.50%
  4. Asthma Exercise Induced: 2 people, 12.50%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 6.25%
  6. Respiratory Papilloma (benign tumour, as a polyp or wart, of the skin or mucous membrane of respiratory system): 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.25%
  8. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.25%
  9. Coughing Up Blood: 1 person, 6.25%
  10. Cough: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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).

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