What are the common side effects of Asacol?
Most patients taking Asacol® do not suffer from significant side effects. When it occurs, the most common effects are pain similar to flu and digestive discomfort. These symptoms include head and stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting.
The patient may experience milder side effects of Asacol® such as headache, weakness and clogged or rhymed nose. Nausea and vomiting are also possible. Headache and abdominal and back pain are other common effects. Digestive problems may include stomach, gas, constipation or diarrhea.
Although Asacol® side effects do not tend to be serious, there are certain reactions that may be a reason for concern. These include worsening of the most common symptoms such as stomach pain, headache and difficulty in the movements of the bowl. Gastric cramps, bloody diarrhea, tingling on the limbs and fever are also serious side effects that should be reported by doctors.
There are also several extreme rareasacol® side effects that should get the momentThe medical help. These include severe stomach and abdomen pain, continuing feelings of nausea and vomiting and any hint of infection. Eye and skin and skin, difficulty breathing and dark urine are also serious effects. The most serious if the reaction of the allergy to a medicine that could manifest itself in itching, swelling, rash, dizziness or respiratory problems.
In some rare incidents, the side effects of Asacol® may prove to deteriorate symptoms. The medicine is usually prescribed to treat discomfort associated with intestinal disease. The purpose is to work by reducing the production of chemicals in the body that causes swelling or pain. If the drug fails to stop this chemical production, Asacol® can increase convulsions, stomach pain, headaches and bloody diarrhea associated with bowel disease.
Asacol® is to be swallowed whole and passes into the digestive system intact. Is formulated to dissolve in the digestive tract. InWhich cases Asacol® may occur whole or in large pieces in the stool. This means that the drug is not properly absorbed.
There are certain measures that can be taken to reduce chances or completely avoid the adverse side effects of Asacol®. The most important thing is to ensure that the prescribed physician has a complete history to prevent as much potential complications as possible. Particular attention must be paid to patients who have had conditions such as kidney, pancreas or jat problems. Asthma and heart condition known as pericarditis are also the cause of special caution. The drug is not safe in patients who are allergic to medicines such as aspirin, sulfasalazine and olsalazine.