5-Aminosalicylic Acid Powder Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Headache
• Stomach Cramps

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
• Abdominal Bloating
• Acne
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Gas
• Itching Of The Anus
• Low Energy
• Nausea
• Soreness Of The Rectal Area

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
• A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
• A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
• 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
• A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Bloody Diarrhea
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Decreased Kidney Function
• Diabetes Insipidus With Kidney Complications
• Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• High Pressure Within The Skull
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
• Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
• Inflammation Of The Alveoli Of The Lungs
• Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
• Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
• Inflammation Of The Spinal Cord
• Irritation Of The Rectum
• Kidney Stones
• Liver Failure
• Liver Tissue Death
• Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum, A Condition Where Large Painful Skin Sores Form
• Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• Abnormal Color Of Urine
• An Abnormal Stool Color
• Backache
• Constipation
• Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
• Fluid Accumulation Around The Eye
• Hair Loss
• Hemorrhoids
• Hives
• Ineffective Painful Straining Of Stool Or Urine
• Infertility In Women
• Itching
• Low Sperm Count
• Pain In The Arms Or Legs
• Psoriasis