Asacol hd and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Asacol hd (mesalamine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Humira, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Asacol hd. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 881 people who have side effects when taking Asacol hd from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,210 drugs and 4,533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 15, 2026

881 people reported to have side effects when taking Asacol hd.
Among them, 12 people (1.36%) have Itching.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Asacol hd? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Asacol hd? *

What are other drugs people take besides Asacol hd? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 6 people, 50.00%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 4 people, 33.33%
Balance Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%
Dry Skin: 2 people, 16.67%
Increased Tendency To Bruise (increased tendency to injure the underlying soft tissue or bone): 1 person, 8.33%
Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 1 person, 8.33%
Constipation: 1 person, 8.33%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 1 person, 8.33%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 8.33%
Dizziness: 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 16.67%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 1 person, 8.33%
Bone Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 8.33%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
Upper Respiratory Tract Congestion: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 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.

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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