The most common side effects include: Upset stomach; Diarrhea; Nausea/vomiting; Headache; Appetite loss; Skin sensitivity Sulfasalazine metabolizes to sulfapyridine
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects
Some of the most common side effects of sulfasalazine happen early in treatment, particularly digestive system problems that include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, and stomach
Liver disease
Uses
warnings
Some side-effects you should let your doctor know about straightaway - these include any unexplained bleeding, bruising, itchy skin rash, difficulties
What is Sulfasalazine
What Is Sulfasalazine Used For? Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative
Hepatic impairment
Common side effects include loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and headache
I was put on
Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) is an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat mild to severe ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis
Frequency of side effects increased with daily The most common side effects reported were anorexia, headache, nausea, vomiting, gastric distress, elevated temperature, erythema, pruritus, rash, loss of appetite, and reversible oligospermia
Most common side effects
It can be helpful for patients to drink lots of water while taking this medicine
Side effects include decreased appetite, vomiting, yellowing of the skin, eyes, or body fluids
Drink a full glass of water after taking sulfasalazine to protect the kidneys and to prevent kidney stones
The dose is usually 40 to 60 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, divided into 3 to 6 doses
Check with your physician for additional information about side effects
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Less Serious Side Effects
Do not stop taking sulfasalazine unless advised by your doctor or unless serious side effects develop
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache
Side effects, warnings and precautions, drug interactions, and safety during pregnancy Side Effects
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(4 divided doses)