Prednisone Vs Entocort

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If you have IBD then you have probably had to take, or been offered corticosteroids by your doctor. The most common one I've seen prescribed is Prednisone. Drugs like this are majorly effective at reducing inflammation. Unfortunately, while it is pummelling the inflammation, it's wreaking havoc across the rest of your body too. Several months ago when my doctor suggested that I go on Prednisone for the second time, I asked about another related drug called Entocort (generic name: Budesonide). I had heard that Entocort has fewer side effects versus Prednisone. My doctor was in favour of trying it. So I have the benefit of being able to compare them. Predisone comes in purchase cialis while Entocort comes in a capsule which is more targeted to your small intestine. Unfortunately I can't compare their effectiveness because my flare ups were very different situations. But here at least is a list of the side-effects which I experienced. Both drugs were only taken for a couple of months then tapered off.

Prednisone (max dose 40mg - 8 x 5mg tablets)

- Increased appetite
- Insomnia / increased energy
- Thinning hair / hair loss
- Acne
- Sweats
- Fluttering / irregular heart beats*
- Oral thrush
- Joint pain (moderate)

* This one really worried me and was the main reason I did not want to take it again.

Entocort (max dose 9mg - 3 x 3mg capsules)

- Increased appetite (slight)
- Insomnia / increased energy
- Acne (minor)
- Sweats
- Oral thrush
- Joint pain (minor)

Ultimately the main difference is that Entocort did not make my hair thin or my heart beat irregular. Also, Entocort required fewer pills to be taken, although the Entocort capsules did float which made them tricky to swallow. In the end, I much preferred Entocort. My doctor even told me that Entocort is known to cause fewer side effects.

Each person is different and you might have a totally opposite experience, but I thought this might be helpful to someone. If you have taken either of these drugs, please share your feedback too!