Mesalamine for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Pentasa, Lialda, Apriso, Asacol, Delzicol, Canasa, Asacol HD, Rowasa, Canasa Pac Zaldyon Rowasa Sulfite Free …show all brand names
Mesalamine has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 59 reviews for the treatment of Crohn's Disease, Maintenance. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 8% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Mesalamine
- Raniya
- November 13, 2015
Pentasa (mesalamine) "I've been on pentasa for 3 years. I've had very bad acne and losing a lot of hair."
- Anonymous
- October 19, 2009
Pentasa (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."
Frequently asked questions
- Emma...
- March 26, 2009
Pentasa (mesalamine) "I have never had any significant side effects from Pentasa, and it has kept me feeling great."
- mehas...
- March 17, 2011
Pentasa (mesalamine) "I have been on Pentasa since 2002. 500mg anywhere from 2 a day to 6 a day and it has helped."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Anonymous
- November 3, 2010
Asacol (mesalamine) "I was diagnosed after 22 years in the AF at age 42. I've had to side effects since sta'rting on Asacol 10 years ago. I have refused to let Crohns control my life and Asacol was a big part of it."
- Pauma
- May 2, 2017
Pentasa (mesalamine) "It has been great. Works a treat."
- Rana
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 31, 2019
Salofalk (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.."
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2009
Pentasa (mesalamine) "Have controlled my flare ups with Crohn's, however have experienced more migraines."
- Anonymous
- June 25, 2009
Asacol (mesalamine) "I have no known side effects, Asacol changed my life."
- purpl...
- December 10, 2009
Pentasa (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."
- Anonymous
- September 19, 2009
Pentasa (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
- May 24, 2009
Pentasa (mesalamine) "I tried several generic drugs but they did not work nearly as well as Pentasa."
- gu3ra55
- June 18, 2009
Asacol (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."
- William
- Taken for 10 years or more
- April 26, 2023
"Started taking it in 2001 after getting Crohns in remission with Rimacade (inflixamab) and prednisone. Have been out of remission since then and take it religiously."
- KOdie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2021
Pentasa (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."
- Not...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 3, 2022
"Made my hair fall out and break and my flare up related rashes become constantly inflamed. Kept me healthy however but damaged my external appearance."
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Pentasa (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."