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Compare BUDESONIDE (Budesonide) and DESOXIMETASONE (Desoximetasone) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Budesonide, Pulmicort, Rhinocort · Corticosteroid
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid and has a high glucocorticoid effect and a weak mineralocorticoid effect, and the affinity of budesonide ...
Approved for
Desoximetasone · Corticosteroid
How it works
Corticosteroid agent
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 14 Reddit discussions
BUDESONIDE
60%
positive
5 threads
DESOXIMETASONE
22%
positive
9 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
5 Reddit threads analysed for BUDESONIDE
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
150 upvotes
I don't post often at all so forgive if the story doesn't feel fully fleshed out or written with a ton of experience. Let me know in comments some constructive criticism to improve future posts. I'm planning on posting more stories from work like this. This happened right after I started my shift th
I caught my PBM doing some really shitty things this year... last year it was a suspicion, this year I caught them stealing from the cookie jar. When I shared what happened with my family and friends the majority had never even heard of them! So I’m going to share here where people get it. I hit my
In the last couple weeks I've had a) an over inflated DB who grumpled at me at the window about how he can’t hear me on a windy day, being ID’ed for a controlled substance, and came in to complain about ‘the worst ComeVisitSatan experience he’s ever had and b) another entitled dude who was parked wa
So, two days ago on my shift, a doctor sent in a prescription for a patient for Budesonide nebulizer solution. In his notes, it stated for the pharmacist to watch a video on how to turn this solution (in the individual vials) into a suspension, and have the patient swallow it four times a day. We do
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9 Reddit threads analysed for DESOXIMETASONE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
3 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
This is the story of how I contracted a condition outside of the knowledge of modern medicine, and how I came to beat it. **It Starts** Three years ago, on December 16th, I began getting very itchy. I was fine during the day, but at night the itch would be out in force. I ignored it at first and tho
I'm 32 years old. Weight 155. I have a severe propylene glycol allergy. It was in the vaginal estrogen cream I was prescribed for vaginal atrophy and it gave me chronic eczema inside of my vagina. I haven't had contact with propylene glycol since early December. However since then I've had additiona
Will the cream go bad? Do I have to get a refill? The cream is called Desoximetasone 0.5% cream. I'm 25 M / Asian, 150lbs.
Specs: 28, female, 5'3" and 124lbs. Not much of a past medical history other than fairly frequent headaches and the very occasional migraine, as well as some relatively minor digestive problems. Definitely no history of dermatological issues. About 2 months ago, I noticed a few small itchy bumps on
Age: 26 Sex: Male Height: 177 cm, 5'10 Weight: 130 lbs, 59 kg Race: Caucasian Duration of Complaint: 9 years Diagnosed Medical Issues: Bipolar II, asthma, eczema, seasonal allergies Current Medications and Duration of Use: Lexapro 5 mg daily (51 days), Lamotrigine 100 mg daily (1 1/2 years), Vyvanse
So, it began back around 2007. I developed a rash on my leg, about the size of a quarter. It popped up on my lower back, and I went to the doctor. (I was 17 at the time, my dad was ex military, so base doctors at this point) They diagnosed it as ringworm, gave me some cream, and away I went. The ra
Hello! 23F, in otherwise good health! Eat healthy, work out 4x weekly, have no other skin issues aside from the occasional pimple around that time of the month. Haven’t changed soaps/perfumes/etc. Currently taking no medications/vitamins/etc. 149lbs, 5’6” . About a 2-2.5 months ago a rash [trying t
3 weeks ago our son touched got his hands on some plants and landscape bark. When we got home I pulled out a couple tiny slivers, don't know if it was the bark or some type of nettle (unlikely). The following day he had red bumps and 4 days later they didn't go away. We visited his dr and were presc
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Both BUDESONIDE and DESOXIMETASONE belong to the Corticosteroid class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients. BUDESONIDE is administered via Oral, whereas DESOXIMETASONE uses Topical. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
BUDESONIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. DESOXIMETASONE carries 1 FDA warning. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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