Asacol Oral Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
abnormal liver function tests If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
throat irritation inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses headache cough nausea vomiting gas burping diarrhea stomach cramps INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
anemia If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
pink eye dry mouth stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth indigestion constipation hair loss backache muscle pain dizziness pain fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands low energy and weakness generalized weakness a feeling of general discomfort called malaise RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout low blood counts due to bone marrow failure decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells increased eosinophils in the blood inflammation of the spinal cord Guillain-Barre syndrome inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium fluid in the covering of the heart or pericardium inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle worsening asthma inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction pleuritis, a condition where the covering of the lung becomes inflamed pneumonia with high amount of eosinophil white blood cells blood coming from anus liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis inflammation of the gallbladder a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels acute inflammation of the pancreas bleeding of the stomach or intestines a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis kidney stones decreased kidney function pyoderma gangrenosum, a condition where large painful skin sores form a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow high pressure within the skull diabetes insipidus with kidney complications a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy eye pain ringing in the ears an earache low blood pressure a sore throat a stuffy and runny nose kidney failure inflammation of the epididymis of the testicles low sperm count abnormally long or heavy periods itching acne joint pain neck pain cramps drowsiness sensation of spinning or whirling fever low energy flu-like symptoms excessive sweating muscle tremors visible water retention puffy face from water retention decreased appetite increased hunger swollen lymph nodes ineffective painful straining of stool or urine difficult or painful urination abdominal bloating fast heartbeat Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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