What is Sulfasalazine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: SulfasalazineBrand:
Sulfasalazine is a 5-aminosalicylic acid derivative used primarily for ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. It has many other uses including ankylosing spondylitis, collagenous colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis.
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How do members experience Sulfasalazine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 3,588 | 180 | |
| Crohn's disease | 1,216 | 22 | |
| Ulcerative colitis | 392 | 25 | |
| Psoriatic arthritis | 300 | 18 | |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | 35 | 13 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 30 | |
| Headaches | 18 | |
| Diarrhea | 7 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 7 | |
| Fatigue | 6 | |
| Stomach pain | 6 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 60 | |
| Moderate | 50 | |
| Mild | 57 | |
| None | 124 |
Member evaluations
pfern
evaluated on Apr 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for psoriatic arthritis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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zephyrhawke
evaluated on Jul 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
danie0330
evaluated on Jan 11, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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