Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release (Cont.)

Side Effects of Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with sulfasalazine delayed-release. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it 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. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of sulfasalazine delayed-release include but are not limited to:
 
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headaches
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Reversible low sperm count in men.
     
(Click Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release Drug Interactions

Sulfasalazine delayed-release can potentially interact with a few medicines (see Drug Interactions With Sulfasalazine Delayed Release).
 

Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking sulfasalazine delayed-release if you have:
 
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • An intestinal blockage
  • Porphyria (problems with certain enzymes in the body)
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
  • Anemia or any other low blood cell count
  • Asthma
  • Any allergies, including allergies to sulfa drugs, food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;