Asacol and Vitreous detachment - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vitreous detachment is reported as a side effect among people who take Asacol (mesalamine), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Peridex, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vitreous detachment when taking Asacol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,898 people who have side effects when taking Asacol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Asacol?

Asacol has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 20,618 Asacol users. Check the latest studies of Asacol.

What is Vitreous detachment?

Vitreous detachment (a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humour separates from the retina) is found to be associated with 411 drugs and 457 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vitreous detachment.

On Aug, 08, 2026

19,898 people reported to have side effects when taking Asacol.
Among them, 29 people (0.15%) have Vitreous detachment.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Asacol when they have Vitreous detachment? *

What is the gender of people who have Vitreous detachment when taking Asacol? *

female: 96.55 %
male: 3.45 %

What is the age of people who have Vitreous detachment when taking Asacol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Asacol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vitreous detachment? *

Pain: 26 people, 89.66%
Diarrhea: 26 people, 89.66%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 26 people, 89.66%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 26 people, 89.66%
Dental Caries: 26 people, 89.66%
Bone Disorder: 26 people, 89.66%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 26 people, 89.66%
Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone): 26 people, 89.66%
Pulpitis Dental (inflammation of the tooth pulp): 26 people, 89.66%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 26 people, 89.66%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 27 people, 93.10%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 25 people, 86.21%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 37.93%
Vomiting In Pregnancy: 1 person, 3.45%
Menopausal Symptoms: 1 person, 3.45%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 3.45%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.45%
Cystitis Interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain): 1 person, 3.45%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 3.45%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 1 person, 3.45%

* 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) and Asacol (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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