Nightmares on Entocort

Hello,

I've seen on some of the other forums that people have experienced nightmares, nightsweats, trouble sleeping, etc from Entocort/Budesonide.

I've been on it for 5 months and a few weeks ago started tapering down the dosage with the goal of going off of it completely. Ever since I started having withdrawal symptoms (my appetite changed, my mood, my abdominal pain got worse, etc) the nightmares have gotten UNBEARABLE. I can't fall asleep at night, and when I do, I just have terrible dreams all night -- like really insane and graphic and weird -- and wake up tired, sweaty, and in a bad mood that doesn't go away.

Has anyone found a way of making the nightmares stop? Any tips for sleeping easier, such as taking the med at a certain time, etc? I'd really appreciate any help!

Thanks (:

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Diagnosed March 2011, had ileocolic resection in April, been on prednisone, cypro/flagyl, various experimental diets, vitamins, etc. Currently on Entocort and 6MP.

Perhaps the 6mp hasn't got the crohns under control and you need to stay on the entocort longer?

I don't sleep well for a variety of reasons and being on entocort has not made it any better or worse. about every two weeks when I simply have to get a good nights sleep to carry on I take a sleeping pill.

good luck - I have had similar surgery and medications to you so have an idea how you are feeling :(

I experienced insomnia, and moodiness on entocort, but not nightmares. I wound up taking sleeping pills (ambien) for a bit and I sleep like the dead on that. Talk to your doctor and see if you can't get some sleeping pills to help you finish the taper.

Good luck!