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Sulfasalazine is a gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Azulfidine • Salazopyrin EN tabs • Salazopyrin • Azulfidine EN tabs

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Fever
Headache
Itching or burning
Heartburn
Blood or red colored urine
Skin turning blue
Blood in urine
Loss of appetite
Rash
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Rash
Red ring shaped rash

Treats

Ulcerative colitis
3.3
69 reviews
Felty syndrome
3.0
60 reviews
Chronic granulomatous disease
2.8
12 reviews
Ankylosing spondylitis
2.7
58 reviews

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Is sulfasalazine an unhealthy drug?

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Will sulfasalazine make me lose any weight?

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What is Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) used for?

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How long does sulfasalazine stay in your system?

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What is the generic form of Azulfidine (sulfasalazine)?

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I was unable to take sulfasalazine for three days. i took sulfasalazine again & myabdomen has hurt alot more than normal my pain is sharp & everywhere?

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A 43-year old male asked:

Has anyone prescribed sulfasalazine for costochondritis?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Can sulfasalazine cause infertility?

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Can you have sulfasalazine allergy?

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A 33-year old asked:

Methotrexate, hydrochloroquine, sulfasalazine, anyone with experience of these?

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A 36-year old asked:

What laboratory tests should be monitored for a client taking sulfasalazine (azulfidine)?

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A 58-year old female asked:

Do you think sulfasalazine will help with my diverculitis flare ups? It seemed to have a lot of swelling it was hard too move bowels.peristaltic stops

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can sulfasalazine get rid of colon stenosis'?

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A 45-year old male asked:

I have psoriasis and arthritis for 25 years and have been taking hydroxy chloroquine sulfate 200mg sulfasalazine 500mg how can I get you to fill rx?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Which is better medication for Lupus patient SLE , Plaquenil Or Sulfasalazine ?

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A 61-year old female asked:

Is sulfasalazine considered a sulfa drug? Why would my rheumatologist prescribe it for me when I have lupus?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Is uveitis flareup occurs due to tapering of deflazacort-1mg (tapering from one year gradually)am arthritis patient taking sulfasalazine and lefno20mg?

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A 47-year old female asked:

I have ulcerative colitis and in the last 4 months have been on 3 different medication, apriso made me sick, lialda did nothing now I am on azulfidine and prednizone. I am not getting worst, but I am not getting any better. I put myself on a low re

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A 32-year old asked:

Taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) & PMS sulfasalazine pills for my arthritis. Okay to mix those?

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A 42-year old asked:

I have rosacea and on sulfasalazine for colitis. Thinking of applying aloe vera on my face is that okay?

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A 47-year old male asked:

I have been confirmed with MGUS and tests underway to MM, I had a sort of RA flare up in 2013 and had been on sulfasalazine and folic acid for 5 yrs?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Is sulfasalazine good stop gap alternative for stopping methotrexate before fathering a child? N do both these meds have negative effect on t level?

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A 47-year old female asked:

After I had a hysterectomy a couple of months ago, I was suffering from temporary nerve damage. I started feeling better, the I started azulfidine for ulcerative colitis and now the pain from the nerve damage is getting worse. Could the azulfidine be

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A 39-year old female asked:

Does the intake of folic acid needs to be increased while taking sulfasalazine during a pregnancy?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Can sulfasalazine cause an acute rise in liver enzymes? I had normal lab work then 4 days later, my liver enzymes went through the roof.

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A 62-year old female asked:

I have RA I am taking Lansoprazole, Meloxicam, Fluoxetine and Sulfasalazine for about 6 months. For the past few days I have had sickness and headache?

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A 42-year old female asked:

I''ve been taking sulfasalazine (500 mg in morning and 500 mg at night) for 2.5 months. I have a dental surgery (apicectomy) scheduled for next week. Which painkiller can I take safely for the next 3-4 days that won't interact with sulfasalazine?

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A 49-year old female asked:

I was bitten by two ticks last june and have been having fatigue and joint pain. Treating with sulfasalazine since march this year. Lyme?

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A 50-year old female asked:

I have ra. Would like to use retin a (tretinoin). I take methotrexate and sulfasalazine. I always use sunscreen. Can I use retin a (tretinoin)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can the arthritis drug sulfasalazine cause mouth ulcers?

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