ASACOL Reviews (MESALAMINE)Average Rating: 3.0 (439 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ASACOL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ASACOL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Ulcerative Colitis | minor headaches/cramps/feverishness/nausea for a month (at most, more like a couple weeks, but spread out over a month) | The first couple weeks I had a bit of the headache/feverish thing come and go sporadically but it wasn't too big of a deal in relative terms. Nausea passed after a week or so too and it was never bad enough to even make me go to the bathroom to try to throw up so it was reasonable, I think. The only problem is the Asacol never did give me even a day or two of remission. In fact, I went untreated for 10 years and just dealt with the annoyance of frequent, liquid (but very quick) stools. Since I had a colonoscopy I've had a new kind of pain (12 months now, non stop) like there's rocks or something shart in my anus. I was prescribed Asacol after the colonoscopy but things have never gotten any better, they just changed a bit. I go to the bathroom less often, but the cutting feeling when I go can be excrutiating! Even after a BM I can't walk or sit normally for hours without constantly adjusting my position like it's OCD. In public it's really hard to deal with. The pills are huge too, so if I had to take any more than 4 a day I don't know how I'd carry them around and keep them private. Furthermore, after a month or two of taking it regularly, the capsules start coming out in your stool. My dr. said it's a good thing, so long as the shells are empty because then you know that the medication is being released near the end of your GI system. Problem is I'm getting the feeling that broken shells that can survive a GI track probably do a number on sensitive tissue with the jagged ed | M | 25 | 18 months 1600 2X day | 5/8/2011 | 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 | 2 | collagenous colitis | diarrhea and gas | I was diagnosed with collagenous colitis 4 1/2 month ago. Six weeks ago I was put on Asacol after I called my doctor in desperation due to a weekend of non-stop liquid diarrhea...several mishaps where I did not get to the bathroom in time and I actually lost 4 pound in two days. I was also put on a prednisone regime at the same time. I seemed to improve for a few days and then things got bad again (although not as bad). I recently noticed that one of the side effects of Asacol is diarrhea and gas. I asked the doctor if the Asacol might be contributing to the problem. He suggested that I stop taking it for awhile, which I did three days ago. This has been the best three days in four 1/2 months. My stool is almost back to normal, visiting the bathroom just twice in the morning, and I feel well for the first time. I am hoping that this turn around lasts. I am on the prednisone for three more weeks. We'll see... | F | 66 | 6 weeks 400 mg 6X day | 4/11/2011 | 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 | 4 | UC | Maybe dry mouth, but that's about it. | I've only had two flare ups in 8 years, so Asacol has worked for me so far; however, I also eat really well--tons of fruit and veggies, greek yogurt (lots of protein and pro-biotics in there) lean proteins, lots of water. decaf green tea, etc., and I exercise regularly and gets lots of rest to keep my stress level in check (which isn't always easy since I'm a high school teacher). While the Asacol may play a role in helping me stay healthy, I really think changing my diet and lifestyle has helped me the most. Good luck everyone...UC is the "sh*ts," so to speak. ;-) | F | 34 | 8 years 1200 2X day | 2/23/2011 | 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 | 3 | Colitis & Celiac Disease | dizziness, nausea, incredible fatigue,headaches, dry eyes & skin, emotional, depression | F | 59 | 8 days 400 mg 3X day | 2/17/2011 | 4 | chronic colitis | dark urine in the mornings, joint pain, hair loss, Easy bruising easy bleeding sore muscles | upon stoping asacol almost all side effects subsided i averaged about 1 major flair up every 2 years taking asacol not bad for almost bleeding out 6 years ago Just couldnt take the side effects any longer i could barely make a fist with out being in pain being a fireman i hold people lives in my hands. | M | 32 | 7 years 2400mg 2X day | 2/16/2011 | 4 | UC then Crohn's | Hair loss and itchy scalp. | Hang in there! I cut down slowly from 2 x 800 mg three times per day to 2 x 400 mg twice per day. Don't cut back too far or you can risk a relapse. My hair loss slowed down after a couple of months, it's stopped now and it's growing back! I still have an itchy scalp though, dandruff type shampoos help a bit. Compared to how sick I was, this stuff gives me my life back. | F | 47 | 9 months 400 x 2 2X day | 2/7/2011 | 2 | ulcerative colitis | High triglycerides; weight gain; breathing problems; sore muscles | F | 59 | 1 years 9X day | 2/2/2011 | 1 | uc | night sweats, stomach pain, constant sore throat, back pain, headaches, major hair loss | never knew about any side effects until i looked it up. i never put the two together but notice all these new thing happening! i took it for 30 days but going to get off of it. i only have one kidney and will not take any chances on loosing that one too. thanks everyone for being so honest. It sure has opened my eyes and hopefully i won't have any permanent damage for taking it only one month. i wish only the best for the many folks that like me figure it out too late. blessings to all. | M | 56 | 30 days 400 mg 4X day | 1/30/2011 | 1 | ulcerative proctitis | Repeated bouts of thrush, pink eye due to dry eyes and dry mouth... hair loss | Since taking myself off asacol I have maintained a GLUTEN FREE DIET and it has stopped all my previous symptoms of ulcerative proctitis....PLEASE TRY THIS IT WORKS!!! | F | 54 | 4 years 400 2X day | 1/24/2011 | 4 | chronic colonitiis | headaches, tinglings on my arms, feet, face, pain in my shoulders feet , neek , hands, legs, arms, unable to sleep. unble to get out of bet in moring, body to sore. twicting of my one hand and the other hand goes numb. it hurts when people touch me in certain areas of my body, cannot sleep either | F | 47 | 3 days 400mg 2X day | 1/3/2011 | 1 | Ulcerative colitis | Severe joint pain, kidney failure | Took it during pregnancy, stopped cold turkey after joint pain and pain stopped in two weeks started on the SCD diet which helped a lot | F | 38 | 6 months 1200mg 3X day | 1/3/2011 | 4 | Chrons/Ibs | Omg severe headache!!! nothing helped so had to go off med. But it was such a relief to not have the severe diarreha but the headaches were sooo painful | F | 47 | 9 days 800mg 3X day | 12/30/2010 | 3 | UC | bad hair loss. Dry mouth and eyes at night. Restless sleep, joint pain, gas. | I am 75 and had diarrhea for about a year. I kept thinking it would go away. Was afraid to go anywhere for fear I couldn't get to the bathroom fast enough. Finally had a colonoscopy in August 2010. Doctor rec. 400mg of Asacol one in the Am and one in the PM. Did this for 2 weeks and only helped for a couple days at a time, He increased it to 2 tablets in the morning and 2 at night. Which has helped and the diarrhea has not returned to the way it was. I feel secure in going out now. He told me I really didn't have to change my diet and I don't recall him mentioning kidneys but he did say to come back in several months for a blood test. Although I haven't changed my diet, I feel pretty certain it would help. Along with the worry of kidney damage the hair loss has increased significantly in the last 2 weeks. The dry eyes, mouth Etc are easier to put up with than the hair loss. | F | 75 | 4 months 400 mg 2X day | 12/9/2010 | 4 | ulcerative colitis | Hair loss & back pain | Asacol has been extremely effective at controlling my flares, but the back pain is intense & my hair falls out like crazy. | F | 32 | 6 years 1600mg 3X day | 12/4/2010 | 3 | waiting for more testing | head ache, nausea, loss of appetite, confusion, trouble sleeping, back pain, mood swings, dizziness, joint pain | My doctor put me on Asacol until I get more test results and it did what it was supposed to but the side effects aren't worth it! It even started to mess with my vision. I am taking probiotics already but the Asacol is the only thing that has stopped the bleeding. Any ideas, other than a steroid, that will replace Asacol minus the side effects? | F | 19 | 10 days 1600mg 2X day | 11/28/2010 | 4 | IBD | Started medication but side effects so bad stopped taking and tried another form of med. It didn't work, went back to Asacol with half the dosage and added half a xanax with each dosage. Still have insomnia, but not as bad and shaking in hands is getting better, now sever headaches are constant. Doctor has me getting eyes checked just in case, the headaches are like migraines, only migraine medicine will help. | Asacol allows me to eat, but I am not sure the side effects are worth it, however without it I don't have many options. Between the Asacol, librex, effexor, prozac, aciphex, zocar and xanax I feel like I am a junkie. But it keeps me alive-if that is what this is. | F | 48 | 3 weeks 1200 MG 2X day | 11/18/2010 Patient History | 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 |