New Treatment/budesonide

[Chrismom]

Anyone taking Budesonide? My son was just put on this med along with the meds he is already on which include: Methotrexate, Pentasa, Nexium, and folic acid.

With all the tests that were done lately, the meds seem to be working, where there were clusters of 5-10 ulcers now there are on clusters of 2 and 3. BUT, he has developed ulcers where he had surgery 2 years ago and the dr. said that is not good and put him on this new med.

Is anyone else taking this med? Are there any side effects that you have had? Does it work for you?

 

[fenway1971]

It's a steroid also konws as Entocort, right? If so, there are many who take it on this forum. I'm not one of them so can't help you on its efficacy.

 

[Chrismom]

EXPENSIVE is not the word!!! I was at the pharmacy today!!!! $706 for a month supply!! I almost fell over!! Along with the Pentasa and the Nexium I am over $1000.00.

Don't get me wrong....I will do for him what needs to be done, BUT COME ON!! These prices are ridiculous!!!

 

[Chrismom]

I do have insurance, but I have to put all the money out first and then I get back 80% of what they want to pay....with all the other meds for my son and the lipitor for my husband my costs per month are over $500!! As I said before...if it helps I am all for it!!

What you said about finding a cure instead of finding new meds I think is really true! Drug companies are making massive money for all these medications...WHY would they ruin a good thing for themselves???

 

[Ezio]

hi!
i take Budesonide in the last winter for three months!!
result very good!!!

and good result for every patient of hospytal who take this med!!!

so my doctor have te permission for continue this trial for one year for new patient!!

now i hope to resume this med early!!