Pulmicort flexhaler and Oa - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oa is reported as a side effect among people who take Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Nexium, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oa when taking Pulmicort flexhaler. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,396 people who have side effects when taking Pulmicort flexhaler from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pulmicort flexhaler?

Pulmicort flexhaler has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 5,527 Pulmicort flexhaler users. Check the latest studies of Pulmicort flexhaler.

What is Oa?

Oa (osteoarthritis /a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint) is found to be associated with 1,887 drugs and 2,643 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oa.

On May, 06, 2026

5,396 people reported to have side effects when taking Pulmicort flexhaler.
Among them, 16 people (0.3%) have Oa.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Pulmicort flexhaler when they have Oa? *

What is the gender of people who have Oa when taking Pulmicort flexhaler? *

female: 81.25 %
male: 18.75 %

What is the age of people who have Oa when taking Pulmicort flexhaler? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pulmicort flexhaler? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oa? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 62.50%
Pain: 7 people, 43.75%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 6 people, 37.50%
General Physical Condition Abnormal: 6 people, 37.50%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 37.50%
Suicidal Ideation: 6 people, 37.50%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 6 people, 37.50%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 25.00%
Disability: 4 people, 25.00%
Breast Cancer: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 31.25%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 12.50%
Back Disorder: 2 people, 12.50%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 12.50%
Cerebral Disorder (brain disease): 1 person, 6.25%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 6.25%
Arthropathy: 1 person, 6.25%
Back Pain: 1 person, 6.25%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 6.25%
Blood Iron Abnormal: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Pulmicort flexhaler:

Pulmicort flexhaler (5,527 reports)

Oa treatments and more:

Oa (95,654 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Oa:

Oa (1,887 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Oa:

Oa (2,643 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on budesonide (the active ingredients of Pulmicort flexhaler) and Pulmicort flexhaler (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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