I just started budesonide about 4 days ago. I am starting to notice some big mood swings. So I googled the med to see if lower doses can also be helpful and if tapering is necessary. What I discovered. Is I'm on a lot of this med. From what I read 9 Mg a day is average; 3mg 3 times a day. I'm on a total of 27 Mg a day 3 tablets 3? times a day. Is this right? Maybe its a starting dose? I don't know much about this med.