Apriso and Colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Apriso (mesalamine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Humira, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis when taking Apriso. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,303 people who have side effects when taking Apriso from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Apriso?

Apriso has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 3,439 Apriso users. Check the latest studies of Apriso.

What is Colitis?

Colitis (inflammation of colon) is found to be associated with 1,593 drugs and 1,527 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis.

On Aug, 12, 2026

3,303 people reported to have side effects when taking Apriso.
Among them, 47 people (1.42%) have Colitis.

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Apriso when they have Colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis when taking Apriso? *

female: 74.42 %
male: 25.58 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis when taking Apriso? *

What are other drugs people take besides Apriso? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis? *

Weakness: 14 people, 29.79%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 11 people, 23.40%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 23.40%
Fever: 10 people, 21.28%
Itching: 10 people, 21.28%
Paranasal Sinus Hypersecretion: 9 people, 19.15%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 19.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 17.02%
Interstitial Nephritis (inflammation of the kidney): 8 people, 17.02%
Joint Swelling: 7 people, 14.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 11 people, 23.40%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 9 people, 19.15%
Cough: 7 people, 14.89%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 8.51%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 4.26%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 4.26%
Pain: 2 people, 4.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 4.26%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 1 person, 2.13%
Depression: 1 person, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Colitis:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Jacobsson H, Eriksen J, Karlén P, "Mesalazine-induced renal calculi", The American journal of case reports, 2015 Jan .
Jacobsson H, Eriksen J, Karlén P, "Mesalazine-induced renal calculi", The American journal of case reports, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mesalamine (the active ingredients of Apriso) and Apriso (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.

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.

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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