How effective is Asacol Hd for Colitis? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

Overall ratings: 3.3/5
Long term ratings: 3.3/5

This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Asacol hd (mesalamine) is for Colitis and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 11 Asacol hd users and is updated continuously.

What is Asacol hd?

Asacol hd has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 985 Asacol hd users. Check the latest studies of Asacol hd.

What is Colitis?

Colitis (inflammation of colon) is found to be associated with 1,594 drugs and 1,523 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis.


On Jul, 19, 2026

11 people are studied for taking Asacol hd in Colitis

Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Does Asacol hd work for your Colitis (overall)?

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Does Asacol hd work for your Colitis (long term)?

Asacol hd effectiveness for Colitis (number of people):

Overall:
  • not at all: 1
  • somewhat: 2
  • moderate: 3
  • high: 3
  • very high: 2
Long Term:
  • not at all: 1
  • somewhat: 2
  • moderate: 1
  • high: 3
  • very high: 2

Gender of people who take Asacol hd for Colitis *:

  • female: 54.55 %
  • male: 45.45 %

Age of people who take Asacol hd for Colitis *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 27.27 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 72.73 %

Who find Asacol Hd more effective for Colitis?

Gender of people who take Asacol hd for Colitis *:

  • female: 40 %
  • male: 60 %

Age of people who take Asacol hd for Colitis *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 20 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 80 %

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Asacol hd?

- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Asacol hd safety and effectiveness.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on mesalamine (the active ingredients of Asacol hd) and Asacol hd (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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