Entocort and nausea

[Crohnie1023]

My son has been on Entocort for about 10 days and is experiencing pretty significant nausea. Dr prescribed compazine. It helped but I wanted to know if this is a normal side affect and if anyone had suggestions. Thanks !

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

Yes, it looks like nausea is a common side effect of Entocort.

Entocort EC (budesonide) is used to treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease... Common side effects include nausea, heartburn, and headache.

http://www.rxlist.com/entocort-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Did the Compazine do anything for your son's nausea? I ask, because some people don't do well on Compazine. If it doesn't help with your son's nausea, I would ask if he could try Zofran (ondansetron) instead. Did the doctor say if the side effects might go away?

 

[Crohnie1023]

Hi Cat I didn't speak directly to dr...just called office and asked for some zofran but they prescribed compazine. It does seem to help. I told him to make sure he takes the Entocort the same time everyday and to eat something beforehand. It does appear to be helping him quite a bit. No bleeding in a week...we shall see !