Lialda Side Effects

For those who are taking Lialda, side effects that may occur include headache and gas. Problems such as back pain, shakiness, or fatigue are less common but may still occur. Some side effects of Lialda are potentially serious and should be reported to a healthcare provider right away. These include high blood pressure, decreased urination, worsening of ulcerative colitis symptoms, and signs of an allergic reaction.

Lialda (Mesalamine)

An Introduction to Lialda Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Lialda^® (mesalamine); however, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Lialda. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Lialda side effects with you.)

Common Lialda Side Effects

Lialda has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.

In these studies, the most common Lialda side effects included:

Headaches -- in up to 5.6 percent of people
Gas -- up to 4 percent.

Serious Lialda Side Effects

Some side effects with Lialda, although occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:

Worsening of ulcerative colitis symptoms

Decreased urination

High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)

Signs of an allergic reaction, including:

Unexplained rash
Hives
Itching
Unexplained swelling
Wheezing

Difficulty breathing or swallowing.

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