Asacol HD Side Effects

Generic Name: mesalamine

Please note - some side effects for Asacol HD may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Asacol HD - for the Consumer

Asacol HD Delayed-Release Tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Asacol HD Delayed-Release Tablets:

Diarrhea; headache; mild stomach discomfort or pain; nausea; runny or stuffy nose.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; bloody diarrhea; bloody or coffee ground-like vomit; change in the amount of urine; dark urine; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; severe or persistent headache; severe or sudden stomach pain or cramping; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Asacol HD Side Effects - for the Professional

Asacol HD

• The most common adverse reactions (observed in >2% of patients) were headache, nausea, nasopharyngitis, abdominal pain, and worsening of ulcerative colitis (6.1)

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