Asacol HD User Reviews & Ratings
Asacol HD has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
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Crohn's Disease, Maintenance | 3 reviews for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance | 27 medications | |
Ulcerative Colitis | 2 reviews for Ulcerative Colitis | 92 medications | |
Ulcerative Colitis, Active | 2 reviews for Ulcerative Colitis, Active | 38 medications | |
Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance | 1 reviews for Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance | 21 medications |
- Nen...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 25, 2014
For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I used to be on Asacol 400 mg, but they stopped making it or something. So, I've been on Asacol HD 800 mg for about a year. I think it's the best for me because I really haven't had any severe or major side effects from the medicine. It is doing the job it is supposed to do. I've been taking Asacol for over 20 years. Never had to try anything else, but for some reason they want me to try Imuran, and I don't like what the reviews are saying about it. Like they say, if it's not broke, don't fix it. Overall, I've had some flares over the 20 years, but nothing is worth me having to get used to another medicine."
- Ban...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 23, 2018
For Crohn's Disease "I feel that this medication is of big help to me. I have had Crohn's since 2004. I have good days and bad days, more good than bad. I cannot take any of the new treatments because I have two autoimmune disorders. And I feel the risk is too high of bad side effects. I control my Crohn's with my diet and other OTC meds that help me deal with Crohn's better. The only problem I have is weight gain. I cannot gain weight. Other than that, I can live with it!"
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- Jax...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 11, 2022
For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Diagnosed with UC at 21/22 years old. As the disease progressed, the updated diagnosis to Crohn's disease. Daily dosages of Asacol HD 800 since the medication was manufactured. 2021-2022 medication difficult to locate. Recently, without medication for 14 days, Crohn's symptoms started to appear, sending me between the bathroom and bed. Ate baby food. Obtained medication on the 15th day, and symptoms subsided. Now, eating normally within one week. Dosage 3x a day without food. Crohn's in remission as medication stops inflammation."
- Lor...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 8, 2016
For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Diagnosed with Crohn's at 42. Took Asacol till a couple of years ago. It was no longer available. Now on Asacol HD. Works well and no flares in 2 years. Price is expensive. Our insurance just sent us a letter they will no longer cover it starting next month. Gastro doc will be switching me to another name brand (Lialda). I hope it works the same!"
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- October 20, 2015
For Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance "Works great for me. No flares in years."
- Fem...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 13, 2013
For Ulcerative Colitis "Have not noticed side effects. Diarrhea is less frequent (1-2x/month) and is over in a shorter period of time (2-3 hrs, max 6 hrs). No accidents."
- Anonymous
- October 9, 2009
For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "Only been on it one week, but it is starting to work! No nausea like I had with Asacol 400 mg."
- Tom...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 23, 2014
For Ulcerative Colitis "Asacol did not work well for me. It was no different from generic. I switched to this from Lialda to save money but it didn't work and I had to switch back."
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For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2008, treating it with Canasa and Proctofoam. It reoccurred in 2010, which had to be treated aggressively with prednisone, Asacol HD, Proctofoam, and Canasa. I did not continue taking the Asacol HD because of the price. My ulcerative colitis reoccurred again in 2011. Currently, I am taking prednisone plus 3 Asacol HD a day and am very satisfied with the medicine. No side effects for me. Once the prednisone is finished, it's Asacol HD forever to prevent flare-ups/maintenance. Great medicine."