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Asacol
Asacol is a gastroenterology drug.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
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A 47-year old female asked:
What is the difference between asacol (mesalamine) ec and asacol (mesalamine) hd dr?
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A 74-year old female asked:
Will pepto interfere with asacol (mesalamine)?
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A 45-year old asked:
Does asacol (mesalamine) become toxic past its expiration date?
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A 45-year old asked:
Can I take asacol (mesalamine) if I'm allergic to morphine? Thanks in advance.
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the treatment for asacol (mesalamine) overdose?
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A 74-year old female asked:
Endocort for diarrhea instead of asacol (mesalamine) is it better?
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A 29-year old female asked:
BAby 9 months, diaree, mom on asacol. Baby is happy. Eat and drink good. Something to worry about?
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A member asked about a 48-year old male:
What is the difference between asacol (mesalamine) and lialda. Do some people have different side effects to one vs the other/?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Im passing asacol (mesalamine) out whole. Does colazal release differently than asacol (mesalamine) or is it also pH dependent? And does it work the same?
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A 33-year old asked:
So now I am taking Prilosec and asacol (mesalamine) hd. Is what are the possible side effects?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you drink alcoholic beverages when using asacol (mesalamine)?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is asacol (mesalamine) used in supressing a flare-up for ulcerative colitis?
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A 35-year old asked:
I'm taking 3 asacol (mesalamine) in the morning and 3 at night. What are the side effects of drinking hard alcohol such as gin or vodka with these medications?
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A 54-year old male asked:
Using colocort enema every 3 days to control inflammation from colitis in addition to asacol (mesalamine) daily. Is long time usage of colocort bad? No problem yet
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can I take ibuprofen while on asacol (mesalamine) hd? I am not allergic to either one.
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A 20-year old male asked:
Hi, My sister has ulcerative colitis and she is on asacol (mesalamine) what is the effect of the asacol (mesalamine)? and can it prevent the relapse of the disease?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can I use Espiride 50mg for milk supply? Was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and on Asacol
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A 35-year old asked:
What happens if you drink hard alcohol while taking asacol (mesalamine) and iron supplements?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What are the differences between asacol (mesalamine) and asacol (mesalamine) hd in the treatment of ulcerative colitis?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Well my sister was diagnosed for ulcerative colitis and she is taking Asacol (mesalamine). can asacol (mesalamine) return the membrane to its normal condition?
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A 46-year old asked:
How soon hair loss from taking asacol (mesalamine)?
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A 34-year old male asked:
I have UC and developed a stricture in my sigmoid colon currently on asacol, mtx & humira. No real relief of symptoms. Is IPAA only option?
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A 67-year old female asked:
It seems since taking asacol (mesalamine) hd i've experience weight gain and accumulated belly fat despite diet and exercise. Could this be caused by the med?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Taking asacol (mesalamine) and prednisone 2x a day but some blood which is now bright red is coming out and i wiped it. Good idea i increase my pills to 3x a day?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I am passing out asacol (mesalamine) tablets whole in my stool. Does this mean my body is not absorbing anything from it? I tried taking digetive enzyme b4 n still
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A 33-year old asked:
Is asacol (mesalamine) a good treatment for ulcerative colitis flare-ups, or is it only useful to stay in remission?
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A member asked:
What are some natural remedies for slight mild ulcerative colitis flareups limited to rectum. Im on asacol (mesalamine) hd 800 2t po tid?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I have stomach pain that is getting worse. it stared 2 days ago. It feels like there is a blockage where my food is supposed to exit the stomach. I have taken altoscec and asacol 800 but they are not working. my stomach is working but bloated.
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A 54-year old male asked:
I have leftsided colitis.Tried 6mp, but developed pancreatitis. I am managing with asacol (mesalamine) and colocort enema. Still get blood in the stool. Advice?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Ive heard that taking Asacol (mesalamine) (for Ulcerative colitis) can affect the babys growth during pregnancy. Is that correct? And what about breastfeeding?
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