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Sulfasalazine

Sulfasalazine

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4.8  Effectiveness
5.3  Side Effects
4.9  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Sulfasalazine side effects and 2 Sulfasalazine benefits.

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Sulfasalazine 9 7.48 5.54 1 Get Info
Simponi 8.2 6.75 4.44 5 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Sulfasalazine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 87.5% 0% 12.5%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Confidence 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 12.5% 62.5% 25% 0%
Energy 12.5% 12.5% 50% 25% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 12.5% 25% 50% 0% 12.5%
Mental Clarity 12.5% 12.5% 62.5% 12.5% 0%
Pain 12.5% 0% 37.5% 37.5% 12.5%
Patience 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 50% 37.5% 12.5%
Stress Level 0% 12.5% 50% 12.5% 25%
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Commonly Reported Sulfasalazine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Back Pain 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Bruising 40% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Cataracts 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 71.4% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Congestion 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 57.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 0%
Fever 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Headache 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 16.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Weak Skin 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Sulfasalazine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Reduced Libido 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 71.4% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
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Episodes since taking Sulfasalazine
Since taking Sulfasalazine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
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05 Oct 2014 it hasn't worked as well as I hoped
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12 Feb 2012 Reduced moderate joint pain and stiffness to minor within 1 month. But makes memory and concentration problems worse.
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19 Jun 2009 It really helps when there is flare up .There is some stomach cramps with the medicine but it worse if I dont take it.
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