Mesalamine for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Lialda, Pentasa, Apriso, Asacol, Canasa, Rowasa, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Canasa Pac Zaldyon Rowasa Sulfite Free …show all brand names
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- Ran...
- November 13, 2015
Mesalamine "I've been on Pentasa for 3 years. I've had very bad acne and lost a lot of hair."
- Anonymous
- October 19, 2009
Mesalamine "My child was diagnosed 05/06. Since that time, the only major flare he has had was precipitated by the stomach flu. He is otherwise basically controlled with Pentasa."
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- Emm...
- March 26, 2009
Mesalamine "I have never had any significant side effects from Pentasa, and it has kept me feeling great."
- Pau...
- May 2, 2017
Mesalamine "It has been great. Works a treat."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- November 3, 2010
Mesalamine "I was diagnosed after 22 years in the AF at age 42. I've had two side effects since starting on Asacol 10 years ago. I have refused to let Crohn's control my life, and Asacol was a big part of it."
- meh...
- March 17, 2011
Mesalamine "I have been on Pentasa since 2002, 500 mg anywhere from 2 a day to 6 a day, and it has helped."
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2009
Mesalamine "Have controlled my flare-ups with Crohn's, however, have experienced more migraines."
- Anonymous
- September 19, 2009
Mesalamine "I have been taking Pentasa for about two months, and my condition has improved. I had to lower the dosage after the first three weeks, but am doing well now."
- Anonymous
- June 25, 2009
Mesalamine "I have no known side effects. Asacol changed my life."
- Anonymous
- May 24, 2009
Mesalamine "I tried several generic drugs, but they did not work nearly as well as Pentasa."
- Ran...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 31, 2019
Mesalamine "Loved it, absolutely did! Way better than Pentasa and is mostly out of stock for where I live! On the other hand, Pentasa is easy to get but not as effective as Salofalk."
- pur...
- December 10, 2009
Mesalamine "The pain I have after eating is relieved if I take my medicine on time. Before this, I was unable to eat any foods without having loose stools and severe pain."
- gu3...
- June 18, 2009
Mesalamine "I've been taking Asacol since I was 8 years old. So far, I like how it works, besides the cost, I think that it is a wonderful medication, no side effects for me."
- KOd...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2021
Mesalamine "Pentasa gave me diarrhea within 24 hours of using it. Stopped it, returns to normal and tried it again to make sure. Diarrhea returned."
- Wil...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- April 26, 2023
"Started taking it in 2001 after getting Crohn's in remission with Remicade (infliximab) and prednisone. Have been out of remission since then and take it religiously."
- Not...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 3, 2022
"Made my hair fall out and break, and my flare-up related rashes became constantly inflamed. Kept me healthy, however, but damaged my external appearance."
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Mesalamine "I have been on Pentasa, 2 capsules 2x a day. First week, feel amazing to not have all-day tummy pain or cramping. Hope I have found something that will continue to work for me."