Why Is The Drug Asacol Prescribed?
- Asacol Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (mess-AL-uh-meen)
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, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
You may sometimes see whole or partial tablets in your stool. If this occurs frequently, tell your doctor. You may not be absorbing enough of the...
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Asacol HD Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
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