Lialda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Lialda has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 105 reviews on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lialda

Sort

5jl...
March 23, 2009

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I have been taking Lialda for over three months. I have lymphatic colitis. I was taking 3 pills once daily, now I am taking two. I had horrible side effects when I first started taking the medication - severe cluster headaches, nausea, and numbness in my face. The effects eventually wore off after a week. I still feel like I am not right though, but my doctor has encouraged me to continue to take the drug for at least a year. I also have panic disorder, which got worse than ever after I started taking Lialda. I finally got back on Effexor. I have lost weight. The colitis started getting better with the Effexor."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

11 Report

Dud...
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."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

3 Report

Anonymous
August 28, 2022

For Ulcerative Colitis "This caused gas, bloating, 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, that was not good either. It never stopped."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

2 Report

Frequently asked questions

What are 7 mesalamine side effects to be aware of?

Mik...
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 eaten 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 time-released, with no residue in urine."

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

5 Report

AGi...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 26, 2017

For Ulcerative Colitis, Active "I've been on Lialda since diagnosis nearly 10 years ago. I started with 2x a day and progressed to 4x a day about 4 years ago. A month ago, I had a bad flare and am now on 6x a day for a couple days + casana (sp?). Which is essentially the same drug, only in suppository. It's already working to clear up my flare, but I'm experiencing acne and jumbled thoughts. Can't wait to drop the suppository once this is under control, hopefully in 1-2 weeks. I don't know how 'Iowa' cured themselves with diet -- I tried that, and Lialda seriously changed my life."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

7 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Your review helps others make informed decisions.

Write a review

Jak...
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 flare-up 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 that I’ve experienced are mild headaches from time to time."

4 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

1 Report

Fif...
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 4 a.m., 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."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

0 Report

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."

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

30 Report

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."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

4 Report

Wif...
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."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

26 Report

Mar...
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."

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

15 Report

lit...
January 3, 2011

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

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

21 Report

Bel...
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."

7 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

11 Report

Pea...
April 11, 2009

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

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

19 Report

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."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

19 Report

CLa...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 22, 2018

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

1 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

11 Report

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 side effect. Makes me wonder about him."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

11 Report

syn...
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."

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

12 Report

Fee...
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.."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

11 Report

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."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

16 Report

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."

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

14 Report

Bra...
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."

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

6 Report

Dud...
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."

10 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

9 Report

gri...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 12, 2016

For Ulcerative Colitis "Took Lialda and was fine for 3 months. No bleeding and had normal stool. Then suddenly I had a skin rash and acne."

8 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

5 Report

Roo...
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 basalamide. Generic Lialda doesn’t work well for me."

9 / 10

Was this helpful?Yes No

2 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Your review helps others make informed decisions.

Write a review

Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or remove inappropriate content. Reviews appearing to come from parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any medication and should not replace the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals.