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Pentasa is mesalamine, time release Asacol is mesalamine, ph release Dipentum is osalazine or osalamine, not sure about the spelling or release mechanism. All are derivatives of sulfasalazine without the sulfa part that causes allergic reactions in many people.  All are referred to as 5-ASA drugs. Supposedly they have different target zones depending on release mechanism. I have CD and have a good reaction, ie diarrhea decrease with pentasa and asacol.  dipentum caused serious diarrhea, the type that couldn’t wait often even for a few steps to the bathroom.  My latest doctor says that this is very common with dipentum.  I don’t know what other names they go by though I think that people in england have referred to mesasal which i think is like either asacol or pentasa.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -These seem to be either listed by another name in Canada or not availabe yet. Please, any info is appreciated!! Brian in Saskatchewan I have had limited success with pentasa and asacol.  These two are much more similar to each other than to dipentum though they are all 5-asa drugs. I believe the dipentum was the first to come on the market.  dipentum also caused severe diarrhea for me.  A definite no-no.  I just saw a new dr today and he told me that dipentum causes diarrhea.  Sure wish someone had told me that before I tried it for 5 days of hell. -Kim According to RxList http://www.rxlist.com (a godd search engine for drug information):  "The active ingredient in Dipentum (olsalazine sodium) Capsules is a sodium salt of a salicylate, disodium 3, 3′-azobis (6-hydroxybenzoate) a compound that is effectively bioconverted to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), which has anti-inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis." That is to say, the body converts Dipentum to  the same drug that is in Asacol and Pentasa. The way it is distributed in the body is different though – it is thought that more of the drug may be going directly into the intenstinal wall. For the full article see: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/olsal.htm Its probably worth a try.  Good Health! Robert Silver Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

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These seem to be either listed by another name in Canada or not availabe yet. Please, any info is appreciated!! Brian in Saskatchewan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have had limited success with pentasa and asacol.  These two are much more similar to each other than to dipentum though they are all 5-asa drugs.  I believe the dipentum was the first to come on the market.  dipentum also caused severe diarrhea for me.  A definite no-no.  I just saw a new dr today and he told me that dipentum causes diarrhea.  Sure wish someone had told me that before I tried it for 5 days of hell. -Kim According to RxList http://www.rxlist.com (a godd search engine for drug information):  "The active ingredient in Dipentum (olsalazine sodium) Capsules is a sodium salt of a salicylate, disodium 3, 3′-azobis (6-hydroxybenzoate) a compound that is effectively bioconverted to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), which has anti-inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis." That is to say, the body converts Dipentum to  the same drug that is in Asacol and Pentasa. The way it is distributed in the body is different though – it is thought that more of the drug may be going directly into the intenstinal wall. For the full article see: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/olsal.htm Its probably worth a try.  Good Health! Robert Silver Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

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I have had limited success with pentasa and asacol.  These two are much more similar to each other than to dipentum though they are all 5-asa drugs.  I believe the dipentum was the first to come on the market.  dipentum also caused severe diarrhea for me.  A definite no-no.  I just saw a new dr today and he told me that dipentum causes diarrhea.  Sure wish someone had told me that before I tried it for 5 days of hell. -Kim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – According to RxList http://www.rxlist.com (a godd search engine for drug information):  "The active ingredient in Dipentum (olsalazine sodium) Capsules is a sodium salt of a salicylate, disodium 3, 3′-azobis (6-hydroxybenzoate) a compound that is effectively bioconverted to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), which has anti-inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis." That is to say, the body converts Dipentum to  the same drug that is in Asacol and Pentasa. The way it is distributed in the body is different though – it is thought that more of the drug may be going directly into the intenstinal wall. For the full article see: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/olsal.htm Its probably worth a try.  Good Health! Robert Silver Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

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According to RxList http://www.rxlist.com (a godd search engine for drug information):  "The active ingredient in Dipentum (olsalazine sodium) Capsules is a sodium salt of a salicylate, disodium 3, 3′-azobis (6-hydroxybenzoate) a compound that is effectively bioconverted to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), which has anti-inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis."   That is to say, the body converts Dipentum to  the same drug that is in Asacol and Pentasa. The way it is distributed in the body is different though – it is thought that more of the drug may be going directly into the intenstinal wall. For the full article see: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/olsal.htm Its probably worth a try.  Good Health! Robert Silver – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

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Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

Michelle: I have the product information for Dipentum right here. I’ve been on it for eight years or so, and have never had a problem. Keeps my UC in remission, keeps my bowels comfortable and keeps me very happy. Technical stuff: Dipentum is a brand of olsalazine sodium (very similar to sulfasalazine).  It converts to mesalamine in the colon, and has a topical action. Sulfasalazine does the same, but it tends to collect in the kidneys and because it’s sulfa-based tends to make patients photo-sensitive (which, as a pale New Englander I didn’t need). I don’t know anything about Asocol or Pentasa, so I can’t help you there. Good luck. -Beth

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ed just happened to read this..i am in boston..where are you ? as for dipentum..i am well rid of it..the asocol has been wonderful so far… i am allergic to sulfa…so that was a big no no…i had horrid diarrhea with dipentum..and it didnt stop me from having bleeding attackes ..joint problems etc…it was an alternative to sulfa..but the asacol has been so good so far..absolutely no effects at all…i would like to end the pain ..and will ask for more asacol funny ..how differently our bodies react to diff meds…. pentasa was an option for me too..but the gi and i chose asacol to start..and so far…i will stay with it..this is the strongest i have felt in 2 years..and if i get rid of the pain..wow..maybe maybe i can even go back to work….<g that would be soooooooo awesome but just not bleeding anymore..and just ..that feeling of being not so ill…is such a gift… love annie

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Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

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I couldn’t tell you, off hand, but if he wants you to take it, I’ve got a whole bottle here that you can have, since it causes really bad diahrrea and vomiting for me. Good luck! Chris Hi Guys,  Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?   This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                                Be Well, Michelle

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chelle i dont think it is..i was on dipentum and i just got put on asacol..and he said they were different…i have no side effects from asacol..i got cramps and diarrhea from dipentum but it wasnt bad,,it just wasnt great… i had a lot of flare ups..and the asacol is the first thing besides pred which has helped the joint pains… take care love annie

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Quick Question…..Is Dipentum the same thing as Asocol or Pentasa?  This is what my Dr. want to try me on & I  reminded him that I cannot take this type of medication  Asocol has given me really bad diahrrea and vomiting                               Be Well, Michelle

Dipentum has the same active ingredient as Asacol, Pentasa, and Azulfidine — something called 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA.  The different formulations release at different points in the digestive system. They don’t all cause the same side-effects in people.  Asacol made me throw up the three times I tried taking it.  I never had any such problem with Dipentum. You be well, too. Sam

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Asacol caused me more pain than the dammed ulserative colitis.  When I asked my  then doctor why I reacted so violently, he said I would get "used" to the  Asacol.  I changed doctors and now I use dipenthum.  I have had no side  problems, but should I get the liver function test also?  I’m confused.

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I had my Mom request the quarterly blood tests from her GP and he said that it really was not necessary as Asacol is nothing but asprin only.  He did order the tests but we are starting the rather difficult task of finding a new GP. I am considering sending him some of the product info. K Hatcher – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One of the potential side effects of Asacol as I understand it is liver  disorders of some sort.  To identify this I believe that blood tests are  necessary. Do any of you out there on Asacol get regular blood tests to determine if there  is any impact on liver function.  I dont and I guess I am second guessing my  doctor.

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I had my Mom request the quarterly blood tests from her GP and he said that it really was not necessary as Asacol is nothing but asprin only.  He did order the tests but we are starting the rather difficult task of finding a new GP. I am considering sending him some of the product info. K Hatcher

Asacol is a relative of aspirin, but how many of us ever take 2.4 *grams* (the standard Asacol dose) of aspirin a day for months and years at a time?   Just thought I’d give you some more ammunition.  My doctor also has me take a urine test every 6 months or so as the really creepy rare side effect of Asacol is kidney failure, and I’m on high doses of the stuff.

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I am on Asacol regularly.  Initially, lab tests were done monthly, now about every three months I have liver functions tests done.  Do not be afraid to ask your doctor to do a liver function study on a regular basis, it is your right. Janet – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One of the potential side effects of Asacol as I understand it is liver  disorders of some sort.  To identify this I believe that blood tests are  necessary. Do any of you out there on Asacol get regular blood tests to determine if there  is any impact on liver function.  I dont and I guess I am second guessing my  doctor.

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I’ve been on Asacol 2tab4xdaily for four years and have never even heard this about liver problems and blood work…should I be worried? I get my blood taken every two weeks.  They do a CBC and a liver work up.

Ask your doctor to test you. When I first was on it I was tested regularly, more recently I haven’t been tested in months, I intend to have tests done soon just to be sure and ease my mind. Suggest you do so to.

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How much ASACOL are you taking Melissa  Thats seems like alot of tests. Kathy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I get my blood taken every two weeks.  They do a CBC and a liver work up.

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I’ve been on Asacol for about 6 months now after a long stint on Prednisone… My Doctor only prescribes blood work for the 6mp I’ve been taking for years.  I have had excellent results with the Asacol.

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Dear Melissa, I can’t believe your having your bloods done every two weeks.  That is usually done for 6MP or other immunosuppresents.  Asacol is a fairly benign drug . I suggest you ask your doctor why he is so concerned!  Perhaps he is testing for something other than a reaction to Asacol!  I suggest  you call the local chapter of the Crohn’s & coltis Foundation at (212) 685-3440 for information on this drug and for education programs in your area.  They are extremely helpful.       How much ASACOL are you taking Melissa  Thats seems like alot of tests. Kathy I get my blood taken every two weeks.  They do a CBC and a liver work up.

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the first few months i was on asacol i had regualr blood tests, after that they became occasional and the last 6 months i was on it i had one. it sounds horrible, but i would try to avoid it. i can usually tell when the "let’s get some bloodwork done.." time of the appointment is coming up, and i’d go for a quick change of subject. i dont like getting bloodwork done. im thankful that nothing happened to me on asacol, and im more willing to have a blood test or two every month because i have the memory of getting multiple blood tests daily in the hospital fairly fresh in my mind. nadia.

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I have been taking asacol for three years.  My doctor occasionally asked me to  get blood test, which I always did.   I recently moved and now have a new  doctor.  She was totally shocked to find out that I had’nt  been getting  regular blood tests. I like my new doctor 100% better.

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I’ve been on Asacol 2tab4xdaily for four years and have never even heard this about liver problems and blood work…should I be worried? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I get my blood taken every two weeks.  They do a CBC and a liver work up.

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You have to second guess your doctor. I have a lot of respect for my doctor but when I asked about testing liver and kidney function he looked at my chart and said we tested them recently and everything was fine. The only problem with that was that the blood tests he referred to were done before I started taking Asacol. We did the tests and all was well. A good doctor will appreciate your input.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -One of the potential side effects of Asacol as I understand it is liver disorders of some sort.  To identify this I believe that blood tests are necessary. Do any of you out there on Asacol get regular blood tests to determine if there is any impact on liver function.  I dont and I guess I am second guessing my doctor.

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I get my blood taken every two weeks.  They do a CBC and a liver work up.

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Thanks for your input.  I have an appointment on Thursday, and I guess I will  talk to my doctor about the blood test. Again thanks for the input.

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One of the potential side effects of Asacol as I understand it is liver  disorders of some sort.  To identify this I believe that blood tests are  necessary. Do any of you out there on Asacol get regular blood tests to determine if there  is any impact on liver function.  I dont and I guess I am second guessing my  doctor.

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My doctor just put me on asacol, and for my next appointment I do have to go to the lab to get my blood drawn before he sees me. So I think it may be. It was the same when they had me on imuran too, but for different reasons. Rachel At Catwoman Dot Net – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One of the potential side effects of Asacol as I understand it is liver  disorders of some sort.  To identify this I believe that blood tests are  necessary. Do any of you out there on Asacol get regular blood tests to determine if there  is any impact on liver function.  I dont and I guess I am second guessing my  doctor.

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I was just diagonse with crohn’s Iam taking asacol six pills a day i started my Valerie

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Hello, I am a patient with UC for three years, and I have been taking Asacol recently. My doctor told me that I should take 400mg x 2 Asacols twice per day for one month and reduce to 400mg x 1 twice per day for one more month. After that, I will be in remission completely and I do not have to take any medicine. My problem is that I really want to extend remission so I can take Asacol permanently?

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I don’t have UC, but I have CD.  After my surgery, my doctor put me on Asacol to prevent the CD from returning as quickly.  My maintenance dose was 2400mg per day.  During a flare, I take 3600mg per day.  It is fairly safe for longterm use.  Question your doctor about this….  Good luck! Be well- Tracy my homepage: http://home.talkcity.com/ParadiseDr/goodboie/index.html  : )  smile – it makes people wonder what you’re up to!

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What is Asacol. I’ve only been given salaza (whatever) betty

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I don’t have UC, but I have CD.  After my surgery, my doctor put me on Asacol to prevent the CD from returning as quickly.  My maintenance dose was 2400mg per day.  During a flare, I take 3600mg per day.  It is fairly safe for longterm use.  Question your doctor about this….  Good luck! Be well- Tracy my homepage: http://home.talkcity.com/ParadiseDr/goodboie/index.html  : )  smile – it makes people wonder what you’re up to!

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Here’s the complete scoop on what is Asacol. ASACOL

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Hi there, After about 5 months on Prednisone and Sulfasalazine, I switched doctors.  The new one is starting me on Asacol in addition to the other two in an effrt to get me off Prednisone – something I wholeheartedly support.  Yesterday was my first day on Asacol.  Are there any side effects that I should watch out for? Thanks.

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Hi there, After about 5 months on Prednisone and Sulfasalazine, I switched doctors.  The new one is starting me on Asacol in addition to the other two in an effrt to get me off Prednisone – something I wholeheartedly support.  Yesterday was my first day on Asacol.  Are there any side effects that I should watch out for?

I am just a bit concerned at the idea of combining asacol and sulfasalazine – but only because I’ve not heard of it before. There are some side effects from Asacol but they are rare. Read the FAQs (I’ll send them if you’ve not got them) and the leaflet inside the box of pills. Charles — WWW http://webzone1.co.uk/www/dswark    *                 Minerva ProCAD 0(44)1714038686-Vox;0(44)1714034770-Fax *           Impression Publisher

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Hello, I was on Asacol from Dec. 95 to May 96.  It worked fine for me and I didn’t notice any side effects.  I have recently switched to Sulfasalazine because I have developed arthritis in my lower back and SI joints (the Sulf. is supposed to relieve both the arthritis and the colitis at the same time – we’ll see).  Good luck and good health to you. Andrew Couturier in Guelph, Ontario. : Hi there, : After about 5 months on Prednisone and Sulfasalazine, I switched : doctors.  The new one is starting me on Asacol in addition to the other : two in an effrt to get me off Prednisone – something I wholeheartedly : support.  Yesterday was my first day on Asacol.  Are there any side : effects that I should watch out for? : Thanks.

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After about 5 months on Prednisone and Sulfasalazine, I switched doctors.  The new one is starting me on Asacol in addition to the other two in an effrt to get me off Prednisone – something I wholeheartedly support.  Yesterday was my first day on Asacol.  Are there any side effects that I should watch out for?

I’ve been on Asacol since my diagnosis, which is 4 years now. To date (touch wood) I’ve found no side effects to note. Advice I’ve had, is to drink ‘plenty’ of fluids whilst on this medication. My Asacol doasage is 3 x 400mg/day. Mind you, I’m not on either of the other 2 treatments you mentioned. I take Accupan (3 x 30mg/day) with the Asacol. On bad days these are supplemented by Tylex. When I do get a flare-up I also take Metronidazole (3 x 400mg/day). This seems a different set of treatments to our ‘cross Atlantic cousins that have been posting here. Hope this helps & all the best, Adrienne —   / _ / /| | /| / /       / * Adrienne Williams, Pensby, Wirral, UK *  / _  / /_| |/ |/ /       /        

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Path: newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.graphics.cornell.edu!hookup!news.mcgill.ca! sina sac Newsgroups: alt.support.crohns-colitis Organization: McGill University Computing Centre Lines: 14 NNTP-Posting-Host: puck.mni.mcgill.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]   Someone mentioned about slicing the Asacol caplet in half to prevent it appearing in the stool.  I thought that was the idea (ie. the majority of the Asacol is wasted – only a small portion is liberated in the intestine).  Is it recommended to do this by a medical doctor?   Also, since Asacol is the only thing I take I would interested in what others have found in drug books/presonal experience about Asacol so that it can included in the FAQ.  I reason is that in my experience Asacol never appears in any of the drug books I have looked at and the only side effect that my GI states for it is a skin rash.                                                Mike Sinasac  

Mike: Asacol is coated with a special ingredient which allows the "active ingredient" (e.g the part that helps alleviate the ibd symptoms) to target the large intestine rather than the ileum.  If you cut the pill in half the coating is rendered ineffective and the active ingredient  will be absorbed before it reaches the part of the intestinal tract that it was meant to target. By cutting the drug in half you are turning a drug that was designed to be used topically into a  drug that is absorbed systemically. So the bottom line is, don’t cut the drugs in half if you want to use them as they were designed to be used.      Of course, if you can see the pills in your excrement it probably means that neither the small or the large intestine are breaking down the coating.*  If the coating isnt dissolving the active ingredient cant be absorbed topically or systemically.  If this is happening you should let your doctor know because you are paying for a drug that isnt doing you any good.   *There are some pills (e.g. certain types of blood pressure medications) with osmotic or semipermeable coatings which allow the active ingredient to be released slowly.  These pills will appear in the excrement even though the active ingredient has been absorbed.  However, I don’t believe that Asacol is designed this way.    

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.. :    Also, since Asacol is the only thing I take I would interested : in what others have found in drug books/presonal experience about : Asacol so that it can included in the FAQ.  I reason is that in : my experience Asacol never appears in any of the drug books I : have looked at and the only side effect that my GI states for it : is a skin rash. Dipentum, Asacol, Pentasa, and Budenoside (as well as some others I don’t know of) are relatively new drugs–Pentasa has been out for a year (?) or so–and might not be listed in those books though newer versions should. As for side effects, my MD was doing routine blood tests for liver damage while I was taking any of the ASA drugs, but then stopped.  I never remembered to ask why, but it’s a moot point now.  Since I’m not dependent on drugs anymore, I’m not paying as much attention to that sort of post and my knowledge of these drugs won’t stay current.  If anyone has anything to add to the FAQ I’d be happy to add it in (I’m the author).   Chris —    Christopher G. Holmes   |     Data General Corporation, Westboro, MA      & PC Business Unit    | Now available in convenient single serving size

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I have a list of possible side effects on Asacol.  Give me a day to dig it up and I’ll post here and email it to you.  There is definetely more side effects then just a skin rash!  However I have been taking Asacol for almost three years now with no side effects!!!! katrina

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   Someone mentioned about slicing the Asacol caplet in half to prevent it appearing in the stool.  I thought that was the idea (ie. the majority of the Asacol is wasted – only a small portion is liberated in the intestine).  Is it recommended to do this by a medical doctor?    Also, since Asacol is the only thing I take I would interested in what others have found in drug books/presonal experience about Asacol so that it can included in the FAQ.  I reason is that in my experience Asacol never appears in any of the drug books I have looked at and the only side effect that my GI states for it is a skin rash.                                                 Mike Sinasac  

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi,   I’ve asked this before and didn’t get much response, but I’ll give it another go.  Does anyone who regularly takes Asacol (preferably Asacol only) have any problems with poor wound healing (ie. you get a spot of acne or cut and it remains forever as pink ‘new’ skin and doesn’t completely heal up and disappear).  I have this problem most notably on my face (get acne, then it leaves a mark that doesn’t completely heal).                                                        Mike   I am only using Asacol currently 2 pills 3 times daily. Yes, I have noticed the same also. In my case I normally have a very good complexion but since being on Asacol I find I get A LOT more blemishes and they seem to last longer than normal.  I don’t remember where I read this but it said that increased acne or pimples was a side affect of this drug. I will look for the source. If I can find it I will follow up to this message.

I got this information from my pharmacist via a USP-DI Leaflet Vol. 81, this is what it says:         Possible side effects from Asacol; Side effects that should be reported immediately to your doctor,         Less common–Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (severe) ; bloody diarrhea ; fever ; headache (severe) ; skin rash         Side effects that do NOT require medical attention; These side effects may go away during treatment;         Less common or rare–Back or joint pain; diarrhea; flu-like symptoms; loss of hair.

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Hi,    I’ve asked this before and didn’t get much response, but I’ll give it another go.  Does anyone who regularly takes Asacol (preferably Asacol only) have any problems with poor wound healing (ie. you get a spot of acne or cut and it remains forever as pink ‘new’ skin and doesn’t completely heal up and disappear).  I have this problem most notably on my face (get acne, then it leaves a mark that doesn’t completely heal).                                                         Mike  

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Mike, I’m taking 2400mg asacol per day, (but also 20mg prednisone) and have noticed the same. The prednisone seems to cause acne, and I’ve noticed that shaving cits, and skin blemishes heal very slowly, and do remain red for a long time. I don’t know if it is the asacol or prednisone. Rory

To my knowledge, this is the steriods causing the slow healing.  When I’ve gotten bug bites this past summer, I bruised big-time, and it healed very slowly.  I’m on oral antibiotics for the acne – work great (like I need another drug) – if you want to know what type of antibiotic, let me know,

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Mike Most people with IBD dont heal properly are u on any other medications?

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Hi,   I’ve asked this before and didn’t get much response, but I’ll give it another go.  Does anyone who regularly takes Asacol (preferably Asacol only) have any problems with poor wound healing (ie. you get a spot of acne or cut and it remains forever as pink ‘new’ skin and doesn’t completely heal up and disappear).  I have this problem most notably on my face (get acne, then it leaves a mark that doesn’t completely heal).                                                        Mike  

I am only using Asacol currently 2 pills 3 times daily. Yes, I have noticed the same also. In my case I normally have a very good complexion but since being on Asacol I find I get A LOT more blemishes and they seem to last longer than normal.  I don’t remember where I read this but it said that increased acne or pimples was a side affect of this drug. I will look for the source. If I can find it I will follow up to this message.

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