Lialda Oral

Lialda Oral Side Effects

Flu-like symptoms, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, constipation, abdominal/back pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, or gas may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Whole or partial tablets may occasionally be seen in your stool. If this occurs frequently, notify your doctor. You may not be receiving enough of the medication.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Infrequently, this medication may make symptoms of your condition worse rather than better (acute intolerance syndrome or sensitivity reaction). Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these unlikely but serious side effects:

• worsening stomach pain/cramping
• worsening bloody diarrhea
• fever
• headache

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• black/tarry stools
• vision changes
• eye pain
• tingling of the hands/feet
• painful straining during a bowel movement

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• dark urine
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• yellowing of the eyes/skin
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• easy bruising/bleeding
• chest pain
• shortness of breath
• change in the amount of urine
• a man's ability to father a child

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Lialda Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other medications that are broken down into mesalamine (e.g., sulfasalazine, olsalazine); or to salicylates (e.g., aspirin); or if you have any other allergies.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• kidney problems
• liver problems
• asthma
• abnormal emptying of stomach contents into the intestine (pyloric stenosis)
• pancreas problems (pancreatitis)
• inflammation of the sac around the heart (pericarditis)