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Asacol

Mesalamine

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6.4  Effectiveness
5.8  Side Effects
5.6  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 9 Asacol side effects and 2 Asacol benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is mesalamine and brand names are Asacol, Lialda, and Pentasa.

The active ingredient of this medication is mesalamine. Inactive ingredients include colloidal silicon dioxide, dibutyl phthalate, edible black ink, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer B (Eudragit S), polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and talc.

Asacol is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis.
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Effectiveness of Asacol by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Asacol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 25% 62.5% 12.5% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 50% 37.5% 12.5%
Emotional Well-being 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Energy 12.5% 25% 50% 12.5% 0%
Eyesight 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 25% 75% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Patience 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 25% 75% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Asacol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Constipation 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 40% 20% 0% 40% 0%
Dizziness 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Fatigue 62.5% 0% 12.5% 25% 0%
Fever 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Headache 62.5% 0% 0% 37.5% 0%
Indigestion 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Nausea 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Skin Rash 40% 20% 0% 40% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Asacol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Acne 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Bloating 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Blurred Vision 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Change in Sex Drive 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Confusion 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Depression 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Discoloration of the Tongue 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Dry Mouth 57.1% 28.6% 0% 14.3% 0%
Dry Skin 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Reduced Libido 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Ringing in Ears 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sweating 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Vomiting 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Wheezing 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Asacol
Since taking Asacol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 10%
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User Comments about Asacol
04 Apr 2011 When I was diagnosed with UC in December 09 and was prescribed Asacol and a restricted diet, it took a while to get back on my feet and normal again. I was afraid to start eating again, but slowly starting putting foods back in. There are some I can never eat again, but that's okay. My weight returned and I am stronger and healthier than before. I don't like the "thinning/lossing" hair, but I manage.
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16 May 2010 I took Asacol for about three years and now I am still ulcer free.
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13 Aug 2009 it works for me, but i know it doesn't work for most of my friends with IBD.
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