Balsalazide DISODIUM Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Sore Throat
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Fever
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Indigestion
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
  • Pain With Menstruation
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Hardening Of The Liver
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Alveoli Of The Lungs
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones
  • Liver Damage
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pleuritis, A Condition Where The Covering Of The Lung Becomes Inflamed
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Sudden Worsening Of Ulcerative Colitis

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Strong Desire To Have Bowel Movement
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Gas
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Hair Loss
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Itching
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Muscle Pain
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vomiting

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