What is considered a high dose of steroid?!

There is no strict definition of what a 'high dose' is for steroid medications, but I can assure you that Budesonide 200mcg 2x/day is actually quite a conservative dose, on the low end!.

Medical professionals and patients generally worry about steroid side effects when using oral ingested medication!. Inhaled steroids (eg!. for asthma) have a long track record of being safe, particular at initial or low doses!. The most common significant side effect from Budesonide inhaled would be throat irritation & oral thrush, but this occurs only with prolonged use, and I would not expect any problems with 1 week!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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The best person(s) to ask these questions are your doctor or your pharmacist!. But, I am on 180 mcg , 2 inhalations 2 times a day for almost 2 months with no side effects!. I was told the inhaled steroids have few side effects, unlike the steroids taken orally!. Good luck and feel better soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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That's a standard dose from that drug!. You shouldn't have any adverse effects!.

Here's a link to more info:
http://www!.drugs!.com/ppa/budesonide!.html

Also, your pharmacist is a great resource!. Feel free to ask him/her when you pick up your Rx!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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