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Pulmicort turbuhaler (budesonide) side effects?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Few: Mostly very well tolerated. May cause oral thrush and sometimes worsening of respiratory sympt such as runny nose, cough and sometimes abdominal pain. Check with the pharmacy for a complete list.

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Answered 12/13/2019

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