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Azulfidine

Sulfasalazine

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The generic name of this medication is sulfasalazine and brand names are Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, and Sulfazine.

The active ingredient of this medication is sulfasalazine.

It is manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.

Used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Off Label Uses:

Off label use includes treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; the delayed-release form, Azulfidine EN-tabs, is used for this purpose.

Side Effects:
Fever, sore throat, or other flu symptoms;
Pale skin, easy bruising;
Dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
Urinary discomfort;
Urinating less than usual or not at all;
The appearance of a whole tablet in your stool.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to sulfasalazine, sulfa drugs, aspirin, or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);
Asthma;
Kidney or liver disease;
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
Folic acid (Folicin, FA-8); or
Vitamin or mineral supplements that contain folic acid.

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Since taking Azulfidine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

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Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
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Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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04 Oct 2010

This medication did not work for me at all, I had no negative side effects from it but it did not help to relieve my colitis which is what I was taking it for

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