Guest guest Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hi all, Does anyone know the side effects of salofalk? My brother just switched from sulfasalazin to salofalk.He has fever and last night couldn't sleep well because of the cramps.Now that he can't see his ER during the weekend do you suggest that he goes back to the old sulfasalazin or he continues on salofalk? Regards, Mitra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Salofalk is mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa, Mesasol). Based on the below, he should stop taking it and check with his doctor immediately. The side effects listed are (http://www.drugs.com/cons/salofalk.html) - my emphasis (bolding, underline): Side Effects of This Medicine Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Stop taking this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur : Less common Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (severe); bloody diarrhea; fever; headache (severe); skin rash and itching Rare Anxiety; back or stomach pain (severe); blue or pale skin; chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder; chills; fast heartbeat; nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath; swelling of the stomach; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellow eyes or skin Symptoms of overdose Confusion; diarrhea (severe or continuing); dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness (severe); fast or deep breathing; headache (severe or continuing); hearing loss or ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing); nausea or vomiting (continuing) Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: More common Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (mild); diarrhea (mild); dizziness; headache (mild); runny or stuffy nose or sneezing Less common Acne; back or joint pain; gas or flatulence; indigestion; loss of appetite; loss of hair Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. I hope he feels better very soon. Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of mitra maleki Does anyone know the side effects of salofalk? My brother just switched from sulfasalazin to salofalk.He has fever and last night couldn't sleep well because of the cramps.Now that he can't see his ER during the weekend do you suggest that he goes back to the old sulfasalazin or he continues on salofalk? Regards, Mitra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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