Moreover, we have reported a retrospective study of the negative influence of mesalazine on fertility in men with IBD [ 43 ]
Around 5%
clay-colored stools cough dark urine diarrhea difficulty with breathing dizziness fever full or bloated feeling general feeling of discomfort or illness headache itching, skin
This small study suggests that infliximab may affect sperm morphology as well as sperm motility and that the effect on morphology is more profound with increased exposure to
Another form of 5-ASA is known as mesalamine, which does not contain a sulfa
, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools) skin rash and itching
Balsalazide is used to treat an inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis
You Other side effects observed with sulphasalazine such as depression of sperm count and function, have not been reported with 'Asacol'
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Asacol HD including: severe stomach pain and cramping, and large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
painful or difficult urination
The way the manufacturers make each of these is a little different: Sulfasalazine can cause a reduced sperm count in some men
Less common side effects included urticaria, fever, Heinz body anemia, hemolytic anemia, and cyanosis
Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent flare-ups of mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease)
sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
) The 5-ASA has a therapeutic benefit, but it is not clear if decreased appetite
No or too few reports of Sperm count decreased are found in people who take Mesalamine
The FDA thus requires the testing and reporting of the impact of drugs on fertility
anemia (low red blood cell level) These side effects (This is approximately equivalent to 800 mg of mesalamine per day)
Mesalamine may cause your urine to become discolored, reddish-brown when it comes in contact with any surface or water (e
This article discusses how mesalamine works, its possible side effects, other treatments for ulcerative colitis, and when to speak with a doctor