Pentasa Side Effects

[nicole bc]

HI,

I've just been put on Pentasa and am pretty sure I'm feeling side effects - nausea, dizziness, light headedness. Just wondering if anyone can tell me how long those side effects last? If they'll go away at some point, I'll stay on, but I can't imagine living like this... Anyone?

Thanks.

 

[Rebecca85]

Are you taking your tablets with food? I find I only get those side effects if I forgot a tablet and have to take it later on an empty stomach.

 

[nicole bc]

Thanks. Some were taken with food, some without. I'll try that. The pharmacist seemed to think it didn't matter, but I'll definitely try it with food today.

 

[Astra]

I take my Pentasa 4 times a day after meals, I've been on it for 5 years, with no side effects at all, I think all new meds make you a bit disorientated for a bit, til you adjust.
give them time, hang on in there
xxx

 

[5 iron]

Nicole Bc I've been taking pentassa since Dec,i;m also taking Humira none of effects your having sometimes i think i have some ear ringing but who knows what that is, i think Pentassa is very well tolerated med,give it a chance change the way you take it,with food without food,hope you feel better soon.

 

[nicole bc]

Thanks everyone. Am feeling better. Really appreciate the support.

 

[mspaghettio]

Just keep an eye on it esp if you increase your dosage. I had bad headaches and neck pain with it and had to discontinue use, but it was a very unusual reaction!

 

[BLM]

Ive been on Pentasa since March and I still experience those side effects....especially dizziness. It doesnt matter if I eat or take it on an empty stomach....I have the side effects and they suck....BUT Im not as sick as I was 6 months ago. I can deal with dizziness if it means my tush gets a break!! LOL~

 

[crohnicaly stinky]

I have been taking Lialda for a couple of weeks, same medicine bascially. I take four pills, they are big too, first thing in the AM with nothing in my stomach. No side affetcs so far. In the middle of the day when I pee it's sort of orange. lol But that's not a problem.