Asacol Tablet, Delayed Release (Enteric Coated) Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Burping
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Feel Like Throwing Up
  • Gas
  • Head Pain
  • Sinus Irritation And Congestion
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Throat Irritation
  • Throwing Up

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Backache
  • Constipation
  • Dizzy
  • Dry Mouth
  • Feeling Weak
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Hair Loss
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Indigestion
  • Itching
  • Muscle Pain
  • Not Feeling Well
  • Pain
  • Painful, Red Or Swollen Mouth
  • Pink Eye
  • Rash
  • Sluggishness

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blood Coming From Anus
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased White Blood Cells
  • Deficiency Of Granulocytes A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Diabetes Insipidus With Kidney Complications
  • DRESS Syndrome
  • Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Giant Hives
  • Gout
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Hepatitis
  • High Pressure Within The Skull
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflamed Spinal Cord
  • Inflammation In Lungs Caused By Allergic Reaction
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Inflammation Of The Gallbladder
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
  • Interstitial Nephritis
  • Kidney Disease With Reduction In Kidney Function
  • Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Lupus-Like Syndrome
  • Pleurisy
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
  • Skin Condition Marked By Red And Painful Nodules
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • Worsening Of Asthma
  • Yellowing Of Skin Or Eyes From Bile Flow Problems
  • Yellowing Of Skin Or Eyes From Liver Problems

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
  • Abnormally Low Blood Pressure
  • Acne
  • Bloody Urine
  • Burning Stomach
  • Chest Pain
  • Confused
  • Cramps
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Drowsiness
  • Earache
  • Epididymitis
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Increased Hunger
  • Ineffective Painful Straining Of Stool Or Urine
  • Inflammation Of The Nose
  • Joint Pain
  • Kidney Failure
  • Loss Of Appetite
  • Low Energy
  • Low Sperm Count
  • Neck Pain
  • Pain In The Eye
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Shaking Extremities
  • Sore Throat
  • Sun-Sensitive Skin
  • Swelling Of The Abdomen
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visible Water Retention
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