Lialda Side Effects

Lialda | Mesalamine has been shown to cause common side effect such as

• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• diarrhea
• gas
• flu-like symptoms, such as fever or sore throat
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• fatigue
• rash

More serious side effects of Lialda include:

• severe stomach pain
• cramping
• fever
• headache
• bloody diarrhea

Warnings & Recalls for Lialda

Patients with the following conditions should consult their doctor before taking Lialda:

• Pyloric stenosis
• Allergy to sulfasalazine
• Heart conditions, such as congestive heart failure
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease

Lialda has received a pregnancy Category B rating, and those who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should consult their doctor before continuing use of this medication. Some patients using Lialda have reported serious adverse reactions such as:

• Renal impairment
• Mesalamie-induced acute intolerance syndrome
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Hepatic impairment
• Upper GI tract obstruction

Lialda Treatment and Use

Lialda | Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory agent manufactured by Shire US, Inc. as an oral delayed-release tablet. It is unknown exactly how Lialda works, but it is thought to to decrease inflammation, treat diarrhea, and heal tissue damage by interfering with the production of a certain chemical in the body which causes these symptoms.

Lialda | Mesalamine has been indicated for the treatment of

• Induction of remission in adults with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
• Maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis

Lialda is not a cure for ulcerative colitis, and should only be used for the treatment of symptoms. For this medication to be effective, it must be used consistently.

Other Names for Lialda

Brand Name:

• Lialda

Generic: (Unavailable)

• Mesalamine

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