Dizziness with Balsalazide

Powerfullife

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Posted 9/13/2018 11:52 PM (GMT 0)

Has anyone experienced dizziness, lightheaded feeling, etc upon taking Balsalazide?

I began taking the max dose (9 pills a day) about a week ago and this feeling of dizziness is worrisome if its here to stay.

Yikes. I guess we have to choose our battles.

imagardener2

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Posted 9/14/2018 1:04 AM (GMT 0)

No I've never had that happen and been taking it for years.

But you need to listen to your body and if it does this to you then maybe back down the dose and call your GI and discuss it. Some people have reported other problems with Balsalazide and they have to take the name brand Colazal. That's an alternative.

Good luck.

iPoop

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Posted 9/14/2018 12:15 PM (GMT 0)

Are you dehydrated? That would explain it too

quincy

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Posted 9/14/2018 4:31 PM (GMT 0)

What other meds?

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Old Hat

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Posted 9/17/2018 12:00 AM (GMT 0)

Are you drinking water throughout the day? As ipoop suggests, dehydration can cause dizziness. Staying well-hydrated is especially important when one takes 5-ASA meds for UC treatment. Also, members posting here have reported problems with generic (balsalazide) in the past; you might ask your pharmacist who makes the capsules in your Rx supply-- because some pharmaceuticals seem to be more reliable than others, with regard to side effects. Generics can differ by secondary ingredients (i.e., "fillers")! On the other hand, Balsalazide/Colazal is especially effective for treating left-sided UC; if you have pancolitis you might do better on Asacol, Lialda, or Pentasa. / Old Hat (38 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

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