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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ASACOL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Chrons | None | Fab | F | 38 | 5 years 400mg X3 | 11/14/2019 | 5 | Chrons | None | Fab | F | 38 | 5 years 400mg X3 | 11/14/2019 | 5 | Ulcerated colitis | Been taking ulcerated colitis for almost 25 years on and off I stopped when I was in remission I would stop taking it and if I thought that was getting a flareup I would continue taking it it has changed my life and made me feel a lot better sometimes I get some headache side effects nothing too crazy just afraid of long time affects I'm thinking of maybe coming off trying something else | Been on it a little bit for about 25 years and never had any problems I'm just a little frayed now of people saying about the long time side effects | F | 45 | 2 days 800 mg | 11/23/2016 | 5 | UC | Tried a few other meds and they did not work. Asacol is the only thing that keeps my uc in remission. Have taken it for about 25 years. | F | 39 | 10 years 2 2x a day | 3/9/2016 | 5 | colon inflamation | None | M | 72 | 3 years 800 2X day | 9/28/2015 | 5 | UC | None | Asacol has been great for me. Took it throughout pregnancy and everything was fine. | F | 36 | 7 years 6X day | 2/12/2013 | 5 | ulcerative colitis | It usually will quell a flare-up of colitis by taking 2 400 mg pills twice daily. This time, however, I've had to take it three times daily, and it seems to have gotten a handle on the UC but more slowly than norma. I am very impressed and grateful for this drug. The only thing I have noticed, and I don't remember noticing this before (when on lower dose) is that I have a remarkable amount of gas. And what is worse is that during a flare-up of UC I experience gas pains -- so a drug that causes me to have MORE gas is obviously a problem. Also, the drug is horrendously expensive. I thought my insurance would cover it but the pharmacist gave my 3 months worth and said insurance wouldn't cover it, and the bill was $1,200.00 I'm thinking of buying it online where the prices are just a tiny fraction o that. Can I do that? | M | 52 | 4 weeks 400 MG | 4/24/2012 | 5 | ulcerative colitis | Dried urine is purplish/reddish brown. | F | 60 | 20 years 400 mg (2) 3X day | 4/6/2012 | 5 | Ulcerative Colitis | None. | Makes me feel like a normal human being - I can do a job, see friends et c. and don't have to spend all day being near a lavatory. | M | 40 | 1 years 2400 MG 1X day | 1/31/2012 | 5 | UC | My right kidney is hurting - Asacol? Don't know | I've had UC for 30 years. I have taken this drug daily for about the last 15 years. I just increase my dosage when I flair. It changed my life. I used to take Azulfidine - did nothing for me. I love Asacol. I'm hoping I have not maxxed out on it. | F | 46 | 15 days varies 2X day | 1/10/2012 | 5 | UC - UK | No major side effects hair loss a bit but put that down to genes! | ntil a small flare up three months ago when I've experience gas etc I could't get an appointment so I up'd my asacol to 7x2 a day, my consultant was not happy but its seem to sort my bleeding etc out but the gas and bloating has increased I'm going to decrease back down to 6x2 a day hopefully that will lessen the bloatedness! | M | 30 | 4 years 6 2X day | 11/1/2011 | 5 | Ulcerative Colitis | No Side Effects | I take all 6 pills each morning. Since starting Asacol my Ulcerative Colitis has gone into complete remission. I feel great! | F | 54 | 5 years 400mg 1X day | 5/1/2011 | 5 | Colloginous Colitus | No side effects noticed. | I started with 7-10 BM's per day. Couldn't eat if I had to go to work or out of the house. I lived like this from February to September. My Dr. stated I was lactose intolerant. Finally after 8 months I called and indicated I needed some relief. I had a colonoscopy and it was determined I had cologinous colitus. I was put on Entecort for three months and added Asacol the last month. I have had several flair ups since but went almost one year without any. I feel I am very lucky in that my side effects are minimal. | F | 59 | 2 years ? 2X day | 4/1/2011 | 5 | crohns | none | asacol has had no adverse side effects for me ,on asacol and had a 12 week course of budesonide- inflammation under control , eating well now and have bags of energy - will stay on this medication for life if they allow me. It has turned my quality of life completely around.before starting on it had constant diahorria, crippling abdominal pain and was sleeping for upwards of 12 hours a day. | F | 40 | 6 months 1.6g 2X day | 2/17/2011 | 5 | Ulcerative Colitis | When I start missing dosages (being forgetful), I flare up...quick! | I find that once I flare, I increase my Asacol to 12 pills per day and it works. You must stay consistent in order for the flares to clear or stop recurring. Otherwise, it may seem that the medicine isn't working when in fact, you're not taking it the way that you should. Also, I had no issues taking during pregnancy. I have a healthy 15 year old and am currently pregnant again and I am taking Asacol under dr's orders. | F | 34 | 17 years 400mg 1X day | 11/16/2010 | 5 | proctitis/diverticulitis | fatigue. but being my age I cannot blame asacol for that I think, | although I am newcomer using this drug it has worked really well so far and all the problems that have been described by so many people on this site did apply to me for eight months, I was admitted to hospital eventually allowed home and used Predfoam canister to inject into the rectum, followed by Asacol canister after two months on Predfoam,At the same time using these injected foams I was taking Asacol at 3200mg per day which I can only say have greatly eliminated bleeding,gas,diarhea etc but during this eight month flare up I have lost 8.5 kilograms. at the moment I do not eat as much as i used to or any junk food at all so I hope to stay at a non obese level of weight which is well within the safe weight area for my bodies build.I have other health problems like angina and C.O P D but reaching 74 I cant complain but I want to wish all sufferers my best wishe to all of them and hopefully they will get relief somehow for all their suffering. | M | 74 | 3 months 800 3X day | 9/29/2010 | 5 | Crohns | None | Drug was a lifesaver. Started taking it in June of 08 after six monts of misery and hospitalizations. Lialda almost did me in. The doctor then put me on Asacol and prednisone. Went off the steroid after 4mos. Take 4 asacol 3x's per day. No flare ups and eat wharever I want | M | 61 | 2 years 400 3X day | 9/8/2010 | 5 | ulcerative colitis | none | I had severe symptoms and bleeding when I was first diagnosed in 2004. Started taking 4 pills 3x a day. Used the enemas every day to two weeks when have a flare up. Haven't had a flare for almost 3 years and I've been maintaining on 3 pills, 2x day. Really helps me w/no side effects. Dr. checks my kidneys twice a year with bloodwork. So far, so good. | F | 57 | 6 years 3 pills 2X day | 6/18/2010 | 5 | crohns | none | this drug has helped me a lot.I have been feeling great with no side effects | F | 68 | 15 years 400 3X day | 5/8/2010 | 5 | Lymphocytic colitis | None until a month ago when I began to experience diarrhea again without any warning, also gas, so I was in constant need of location of a bathroom. No change in diet so I thought it may be something "going around." | It was the saving grace for me and I would not be enjoying life without it. I swim laps 4 times a week for exercise. Dr. started me out on 2 pills, 3 times a day. Took 2 months for complete bowel movement satisfaction to one bm a day and this has lasted more than 5 years. I gradually moved down the Asacol to 4 pills daily, then to two daily and this worked well for me. Now am increasing the Asacol again in view of diarrhea again in my life, to 2 pills twice daily and will call Dr. for an appt. and maybe colonoscopy. I am in excellent health with no other symptoms except for some sleeplessness, and I use Lunesta. | F | 74 | 5 years 3X day | 3/5/2010 |
ASACOL (MESALAMINE): Mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is used to treat certain types of bowel disease (distal ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis, proctitis). It does not cure these conditions, but it may relieve mild-to-moderate pain and decrease the frequency of diarrhea/bloody stools caused by irritation/swelling in the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling. FDA Approval Date: 1992-01-31 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)