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Asacol is a gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Pentasa • Rowasa • Mesalamine

Generic Drug

Mesalamine

Side Effects

Common

Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Burping
Diarrhea
Headache
Nausea
Alopecia
Dizziness
Heartburn
Passing gas
Hair loss
Rash

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Ulcerative colitis
Condition
Inflammatory bowel disease
Condition

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Will Pepto interfere with asacol (mesalamine)?

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Endocort for diarrhea instead of asacol (mesalamine) is it better?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Im passing asacol (mesalamine) out whole. Does colazal release differently than asacol (mesalamine) or is it also ph dependent? And does it work the same?

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A 35-year old asked:

I'm taking 3 asacol (mesalamine) in the morning and 3 at night. What are the side effects of drinking hard alcohol such as gin or vodka with these medications?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is asacol (mesalamine) used in supressing a flare-up for ulcerative colitis?

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A 35-year old asked:

What happens if you drink hard alcohol while taking asacol (mesalamine) and iron supplements?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What are the differences between Asacol (mesalamine) and Asacol (mesalamine) HD in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis?

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A 34-year old male asked:

What are the differences between Asacol (mesalamine) HD and Apriso for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis? (Asacol (mesalamine) (mesalamine) HD is no longer covered by my insurance.)

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A 23-year old male asked:

I am passing out asacol (mesalamine) tablets whole in my stool. does this mean my body is not absorbing anything from it? I tried taking digetive enzyme b4 n still

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can I take ibuprofen while on Asacol (mesalamine) HD? I am not allergic to either one.

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A 33-year old asked:

Is Asacol (mesalamine) a good treatment for ulcerative colitis flare-ups, or is it only useful to stay in remission?

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A 29-year old asked:

My stool has been looking like small pebbles of white pellets. Am a new UC patient (dx in July) on Asacol (mesalamine). Some BRBPR, but not as much as before.?

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A member asked:

what are some natural remedies for slight mild ulcerative colitis flareups limited to rectum. im on asacol (mesalamine) HD 800 2T po TID?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Ulcerative colitis and taking asacol (mesalamine) and prednisone 2x a day still blood is coming out. My doc looks he says theres something is causing that Why?

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A 54-year old male asked:

I have leftsided colitis.Tried 6MP, but developed Pancreatitis. I am managing with Asacol (mesalamine) and Colocort enema. Still get blood in the stool. Advice?

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A 36-year old asked:

Been taking pills 2x a day for ulcerative colitis, asacol (mesalamine) and prednisone. I still have a little blood in my stool. Why?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Does crohns affect menstruation? My period was 2 weeks late and has lasted 11 days, this is very unusual for me. I'm on imuran, asacol, (mesalamine) & prednisone.

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A member asked:

my dad's taking these medicines Asacol, (mesalamine) Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel, Lisinopril and Metoprolo.he finished radiation. he is dizzy still.Results were good?

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