Sulfasalazine for Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance User Reviews

• GAR...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 12, 2023

"I was on another med that was new on the market and is very expensive. I requested my doctor to prescribe an older, effective med that would be covered by my insurance. I've been taking this for 6–7 years, it's been working well and is covered. The only downside is I have to take it four times a day. That's not really bad, but I do have to make sure to stay on schedule."

• Pat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 16, 2023

"In 1987, I was diagnosed with moderate ulcerative colitis. I had blood in my stool, constant diarrhea, and experienced weight loss - from 100 lbs. to 85 lbs. My new doctor prescribed Watson sulfasalazine. It worked and I experienced no side effects! I still take it, but in a smaller dosage - from 4 pills twice a day to 2 pills twice a day. The brand just changed to Teva USA. I have been in remission for about 25 years!"

• mls...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2024

"I don't know if this is related to sulfasalazine but I am fatigued all the time; have to take naps every day. With that said, all of my symptoms with regard to the colitis have gone away. It is difficult to remember to take these pills 3 times a day as I never have to take any medication, but I am relieved that the symptoms I experienced for the first five or six months have pretty much been eliminated."

• Cha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 30, 2023

"At present, I am taking one tablet a day to keep my U.C. under control. I have had no unexpected side effects. This was an alternative to other drugs because of the vast price difference between Sulfasalazine and the other choices. Being on Medicare, I have to watch the costs of medications."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 11, 2024

"I have been taking this medication for 45 years for UC. The side effect I have experienced is that I never get ill. I have not had any serious illness or severe colds in 40 years. The medication works very well most of the time, it does help to reduce flare-ups, but doesn't stop flare-ups."

• All...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 24, 2022

"Been taking 2 pills, twice a day for the last 40+ years due to initial bouts with ulcerative colitis. Have been in remission since then."

• Mau...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 27, 2024

"I have taken it for so long, but considering stopping. I have been symptom-free for a few years. No side effects that I know of, but it has been years."