Asacol side effects

[GoJohnnyGo]

As of yesterday, I've been bumped up to 3.6 g of Asacol/day from 2.4 g. I'm experiencing a lot of dizziness -- not the "room spinning around" type of dizziness, but more like vertigo. I feel like I could black out.

I'm in no condition to drive a motor vehicle, so I have to book off work.

Anyone else have this happen to them with Asacol?

EDIT: Oops, wrong forum. This should be in "Treatment."

 

[MINI Cooper]

oh great.
I start Asacol soon too. I would hate to not be able to drive!

 

[catfud]

I was on Asacol a long time ago, I know it was one of the drugs that I was lucky enough to suffer the least side effects from. I really cant remember if it made me dizzy or not, though I remember having difficulty concentrating on things.

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

I'm going to drop back to my previous dosage for now, and grit out the discomfort.

 

[Agent X20]

Yes... I've been OK with Asacol. Also on instructions from my Consultant to double the dose if my symptoms get worse... which i have done on a few occassions, for a week or so... no side effects then either.
Obviously everyone's different and we just have to keep trying until we get the right drug/dose

 

[Jax]

Hi Johnny I had the feeling you describe on high doses of pred. Like the ground is always coming up to meet you. I hated it and I couldn't drive either. probably a good thing with all that roid rage though Anyways I hope it sorts itself out as your body adjusts
take care
Jackie

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

It's okay now. I was able to gradually increase the daily dose over the weekend, and it doesn't seem to be an issue any more.

 

[catfud]

Glad to hear you got things sorted with your asacol