Eohilia: Side effects and coping tips
Eohilia is a branded prescription medication prescribed for the short-term treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It comes as an oral suspension, and it’s a corticosteroid — a type of drug that reduces inflammation.
Like any medication, Eohilia may cause some side effects. These effects are typically mild, but some may be more serious.
If you have problems with side effects from Eohilia, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can discuss ways to manage side effects or other available treatment options. Do not stop taking Eohilia without consulting a doctor first.
According to Eohilia’s prescribing information, the most common side effects of the drug that occurred in 3% of patients or more are:
These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects persist, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you’re experiencing side effects of Eohilia, you can speak with your doctor for advice. However, in many cases, milder side effects of Eohilia can be successfully managed at home. Some management methods include:
After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug, it tracks and reviews side effects of the medication. Sharing your experience helps make medications safer for everyone by giving doctors and researchers more information about how the drug works in real life. If you develop a side effect while taking Eohilia and want to tell the FDA about it, visit MedWatch or call 800-FDA-1088.
Eohilia may cause serious side effects. The following list may not include all possible serious side effects of the drug. For more information, you can refer to Eohilia’s prescribing information.
If you develop serious side effects while taking Eohilia, call your doctor right away. If the side effects seem life threatening or you think you’re having a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or your local emergency number.
To reduce the risk of more severe side effects, doctors typically only prescribe Eohilia for a limited time period of 12 weeks.
For some people, Eohilia can cause an allergic reaction, which may be mild or serious. For mild allergic reaction symptoms, such as a mild rash, call your doctor as soon as possible. For severe allergic reaction symptoms, such as swelling or trouble breathing, call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
In many cases, the side effects of Eohilia are temporary and can go away on their own or with self-care strategies. However, some side effects may last for the entirety of the treatment course of Eohilia, which is typically 12 weeks. Most side effects will tend to subside after this treatment period.
In some cases, the more serious side effects may remain even after you’ve finished your treatment course — particularly adrenal suppression and hypercorticism. However, these are more often linked to long-term use and should improve over time.
Like any medication, Eohilia can cause side effects that can be mild or severe. Mild side effects are more common and may be managed at home or with the advice of a doctor.
If you experience severe side effects, contact your doctor as soon as possible. If you think you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
These side effects will often only last for a short time or go away when you finish treatment. If they don’t go away, contact a healthcare professional.
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