Asacol for Ulcerative Colitis, Active User Reviews

• Lue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2017

"I was put on Asacol to start when first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I was on it for at least three or four months, and things didn't seem to be getting better. It was only when-on vacation-I forgot to take it for a few days and realized that I immediately felt much better. For me, Asacol caused symptoms that were nearly identical to a flare-up of ulcerative colitis."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2008

"I've been on Asacol for years - 12 tabs/day. No side effects, easy to take, but sometimes during flares it fails to release. Release is pH dependent (as are some competing drugs), in my case, I think that's the problem. This problem is not well publicized, so doctors aren't aware of it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2013

"Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 days ago. Started 800 mg, 2 tablets, 3 times/day, plus suppository at night. Diarrhea quickly went down to once a day instead of eight times. Experiencing fatigue, slight nausea, and seem to be developing acne."

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2008

"I've been on Asacol 12 pills/day (4 pills, 3x/day), and I've been experiencing headaches at least 2x/week. Also, I've had side effects of fatigue & acne. Whether or not these side effects can be completely blamed on the last 4-5 months of Asacol use, who really knows. But Asacol has helped control my symptoms almost completely."

• Jos...
• December 29, 2018

"It seems that Asacol is not effective when colitis is active because the coating is too thick. I took 2 tablets, after 6 hours in my body, 2 tablets came out in my diaper and the coating is still intact. I hope the manufacturer will make a thinner coating because the mathematical computation of delayed release does not match reality."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2008

"It has been very helpful in controlling my UC. I have been taking it since my last episode along with prednisone, and it has been a lifesaver. I have had no real side effects except extra secretion of saliva, but I am starting to feel much better since starting these medicines."

• fuf...
• March 8, 2010

"I am taking Asacol for the last 4 years, and I am still having problems with gas and a full stomach, with or without eating or drinking. I am having inflammation in the body, increasing weight, and increasing prolactin (milk), not focusing well, and discomfort."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2008

"Tired feeling, abdominal pain, tingling in hands and feet, 4 tablets a day."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2011

"Daily diarrhea for 50 years. Recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Asacol for 10 days only. Diarrhea gone. Gone! In my 70s and just starting to live-thanks to Asacol."