Pulmicort and Monocyte count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Monocyte count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Pulmicort (budesonide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Ventolin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Monocyte count increased when taking Pulmicort. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,552 people who have side effects when taking Pulmicort from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pulmicort?

Pulmicort has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 34,980 Pulmicort users. Check the latest studies of Pulmicort.

What is Monocyte count increased?

Monocyte count increased is found to be associated with 602 drugs and 690 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Monocyte count increased.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

34,552 people reported to have side effects when taking Pulmicort.
Among them, 18 people (0.05%) have Monocyte count increased.

Could Pulmicort cause Monocyte count increased?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Monocyte count increased when taking Pulmicort? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Monocyte count increased when taking Pulmicort? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pulmicort? *

What are other side effects people have besides Monocyte count increased? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 83.33%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 13 people, 72.22%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 61.11%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 10 people, 55.56%
Blood Immunoglobulin E Increased: 10 people, 55.56%
Neutrophil Count Increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 10 people, 55.56%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 44.44%
Cough: 8 people, 44.44%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 8 people, 44.44%
Fall: 8 people, 44.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sciatic Nerve Injury: 2 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 Pulmicort) and Pulmicort (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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