Asacol Questions

Why Asacol not working for Ulcerative Colitis like it used to?

I was recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in the beginning of this year, and when Asacol was prescribed, my fever and bloody stool were gone. Now about 1 month ago for depression, my doctor ...

Posted 12 Apr 2012 • 1 answer •

Asacol - I have UC from 2 years ago and I used mesalasin 500 6 per day.from 3 month ago I have?

... bloding help

Posted 3 Apr 2012 • 2 answers •

Mesalamine - has any one experienced a heart problem when taking asacol hd?

Posted 2 Mar 2012 • 0 answers •

Is asacol required to be taken for the rest of my life I see in the reviews that the med. has been?

taken for a while no one has said that they stopped taking asacol .

Posted 24 Feb 2012 • 1 answer •

I was taking Asacol HD and suffering severe headaches now my Dr. wants me on Lialda?

The above drugs seem to be similar. I am worried about the possibility of more headaches, migraines, occuring again. I have read about allergic reactions to these drugs. How do I find out if I am ...

Posted 21 Feb 2012 • 1 answer •

What can I expect from changing taking Pentesa to balsalazide. Trying to save a few $$?

Been taking Pentesa for years. Had Doctor switch me to Asacol but the co-pay is the same so am considering Balsalazide. Have not had any major flairs in years. Had bowel resection 5 years ago and ...

Posted 18 Feb 2012 • 1 answer •

I had a kidney removed 10 years ago is asacol safe for me to take for micro colitis?

Posted 4 Feb 2012 • 1 answer •

Has anyone tried Remicade for ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative Colitis - I've had UC for approx. 10 years. Have been on asacol and taking prednisone to stop flares but recently have been in flare lasting more than 6 months and doctor has added ...

Posted 2 Feb 2012 • 2 answers •

Anyone have a problem with pancreatitis after starting asacol?

Posted 3 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

Asacol causing tingling/itching in face, abdomen, back, hands?

I am on Asacol past 3 years. Started with 2 Asacol/3 times a day. In between it was not under control, abut year back i went to 3/3 and had more flareups, and since about 6 months, doctor advised 4 ...

Posted 28 Oct 2011 • 0 answers •

Is red wine safe to drink if u are on Asacol 400 mg 6 tabs a day?

Posted 5 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Can Asacol make you more likely to develop pneumonia?

I have collagenous colitis and had been taking 2 tabs asacol (800 mg) 3 times daily since Aug 31. I started and stopped taking asacol twice because of side-effects. I suspect that I was allergic to ...

Posted 1 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Are there any programs to help offset the co-pay cost associated with asacol ec?

Posted 18 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

Does Asacol increase sensitivity to the sun?

I have developed a skin rash on areas exposed to the sun. I have been taking Asacol for more than 2 years now.

Posted 13 Jul 2011 • 0 answers •

Is 18 pills of asacol aday way to much to be taking?

My husband was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I took him to the hospital on 5/9/11. And they have him on 400mgs. And to take 2.5 tablets 6 times aday. Is this way to many, or should he really be ...

Posted 19 May 2011 • 1 answer •