Lialda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Dude...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 17, 2021

For Ulcerative Colitis "PT 1: Took Lialda after being diagnosed with UC in 2010 with visible ulcers in the ascending and transverse sections of the colon. I was having severe bleeding with stools, frequent abdominal cramping and gas after meals, frequent diarrhea and BMs with constant urgency. I took it for 3 years and in combination with adjusting diet it cleared the UC symptoms and got me back to normal. I didn't have any severe side effects, it might've made me feel lethargic and overweight at times which is why I wanted to get off it as soon as I felt better. I had remission for 5 years after I stopped taking it. PT 2: Microscopic colitis came back in the lower colon and I’ve had no luck with Lialda (generic and brand versions) or Apriso. Had to go on Prednisone twice for flares and have had constant gas, bloating, constipation and urgency issues for 3 years now. Looking at switching to a biologic pill like Zeposia or Imuran because Xeljanz is now on FDA watch for blood clots."

• Corums
• March 9, 2015

For Ulcerative Colitis "I was diagnosed with UC at 18 years old. After a week in the hospital they came up with the final diagnosis and after a few tried meds they landed me on Lialda and it worked great for me for 7-8 years, only experiencing flare ups if I were to drink too much alcohol and lose sleep which was rare but in that case I would need to use prednisone to get back into remission. Healthy diet, sleep, exercise, and Lialda kept me normal! I am 26 now and I feel my body has built up a tolerance, for the past year I have been on a low, going to the restroom more than 5 times a day. Up until now Lialda was perfect. With the Shire card and health insurance it was only $10 a month."

• Mike...
• January 2, 2018

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "It has seemed to help me a lot, but it’s whopping expensive. I lucked out on samples and mfg coupons for half a year, then got ate up by expenses. I like this version much better than the asacol I had years ago, which caused discomfort, and terrible urinary stains from residue. So far with Lialda the drug seems more concentrated or timed release, with no residue in urine."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2022

For Ulcerative Colitis "This caused gas, bloat, cramps and slight nausea I have no idea why this med didn't work. I figured at 76 years old who needed the extra pain and agony Oh I also had diarrhea was not good either never stopped"

• Fifster
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2022

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "Within 2 weeks I started having chest pain that felt like terrible acid reflux. It was so painful and impossible to ignore so I went to the ER at 4am where I was diagnosed with myocarditis…which apparently can happen on this drug. I was put on prednisone for a week and all symptoms went away but I was pulled off the medication. It clearly states myocarditis as a potential side effect so I can’t be mad but just know, it can happen."

• Jake
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2023

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "First Diagnosed December 15, 2022 with pancolitis. Prescribed Lialda two pills two times a day and prednisone taper for a month. Within a week symptoms went away and I felt the best I had felt in years. After two months symptoms started coming back and I’ve currently been in a flareup for about six weeks with diarrhea and blood and just finished another month of prednisone with no good results. My G.I. doctor is talking about putting me on immune suppressors but I’m not so sure I’m ready to start that yet. I’m thinking about switching over to Sulfasalazine or some other type of medicine before I do immune suppressors. The only side effects side effects that I’ve experienced are mild headaches from time to time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 23, 2012

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "Most of my symptoms disappeared! As long as I take as directed, I am pain free!! Still have tiredness and occasional low grade fever but no bleeding for three years now."

• Wife...
• June 30, 2008

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "My husband began using Lialda about a week ago, and he's already getting great results: no blood in stool, no abdominal cramps, and his stool is becoming more "normal" by the day. So far so good."

• SZ0
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2024

For Ulcerative Colitis "I love Lialda. I live as if I do not have UC (when I exercise the self-control to properly modulate my diet and habits). I am incredibly grateful."

• Bella
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 4, 2019

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "Taking Lialda 2 pills twice a day lots of bloating, diarrhea, losing hair ... time to call dr . Been on this med for almost a year ... now that he upped it feel it got worse"

• bmrav
• October 10, 2011

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I've been on Lialda for about 3 weeks and its not working at all for me. I feel like I have the flu everyday and the severe headache is unreal. I am still bloated and still not going to the bathroom."

• little...
• January 3, 2011

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I have been taking Lialda for almost 2 years and it works really good for me. I take one tablet four times a day. I have tried other medication but they didn't work as good as Lialda."

• Marcimc
• February 1, 2016

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I had tons of hair loss and the medication never did anything for me. My doctor finally agreed to take me off it after 9 months."

• CLano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2018

For Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance "This caused pancreatitis and almost killed me."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2009

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis about six months ago and since then I have been on Lialda and it has helped tremendously."

• Pearl...
• April 11, 2009

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "Asacol stopped working and switched to Lialda and right back to remission!"

• Feel...
• December 15, 2015

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I feel great. Colonoscopy not so great. Been on lialda for 3 yrs. Wonder what eating/drinking habits the person from Iowa has.."

• Anonymous
• March 18, 2012

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have been on this medicine for approximately one and a half weeks and it has improved my colitis immensely so far but I don't think I can continue to use it because of the cost. "

• Dude
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2017

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I've been taking this medicine for years now and have had very little flare ups. I feel great on this medicine"

• Anonymous
• March 1, 2009

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "Works great. No side effects and got my condition under control in 1 month after fighting it for over a year on other medicines."

• synthia
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2013

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have taken Lialda for 3 years and it works very well for me. The company that makes Lialda has a discount card so that the cost is $10.00 per month for me after insurance."

• Jim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2014

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have taken Lialda for a month and my symptoms have stopped. I have side effects of leg cramps. My Dr did not know about this site effect. Makes me wonder about him."

• Fleis...
• October 20, 2016

For Ulcerative Colitis "It says not to crush or chew. Then they should make them smaller! They are way too large! Having trouble getting them to go down."

• Branum
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2017

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "The medicine seems to work well but still bleeding so doc put me on canasa and prednisone seems to work better"

• Rooster
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 28, 2022

For Ulcerative Colitis "Took Lialda for years worked great until my insurance would only pay for the generic brand, started having flare ups and had to switch to basalazide. Generic Lialda doesn’t work well for me"