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What does it do?
This product is indicated for use in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, although it is sometimes used 'off-label' to treat other inflammatory health problems. Its method of action is not well known.
Last text update: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Sulfasalazine is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 50% |
| Ulcerative Colitis | 33% |
| Crohn's Disease | 9% |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | 9% |
| Psoriatic Arthritis | 2% |
General Information:
- 5.8
- Sulfasalazine Average Satisfaction Score
- 74% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Sulfasalazine.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 1,600 users taking Sulfasalazine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Sulfasalazine (Sulfasalazine)
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I have been on sulfasalazine since 1974 and find it fantastic. I regularly have liver and kidney blood tests, with no problems. I take the EN(enteric coated) tablets which dissolve in the bowel not the stomach
- 65 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-28 04:45:19
I had good results with the sulphasalazine for my rheumatoid arthritis but three weeks ago my rheumy had me stop taking it right away my liver enzymes were dangerously high due to the salazine. Make sure you get regular bloodwork done. I go bi-monthly. I was taking four a day to help with the r.a.
- 35 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-09-08 20:09:14
My 16 y.o.'s labwork came back. She is newly positive for ana. she was negative last spring. Her rheumatoid factor went from 7 to 12. greater then 14 is positive. She is positive HLAB27.(higher risk ankylosing spondylitis) She is positive epstein barr.she is post lyme treatment. She is allergic to all nsaids. she has postural orthostatic tachycaredia syndrome. Her folate dropped from 20's to below 8. She has shown microscopic red blood cells in her kidneys since September, prior to starting sulfaselazine. Her liver enzymes alt ast are slightly elevated. She takes a slew of other meds but I stopped this one because I found out it can cause drug induced lupus. She is only 16. Her other meds are midodrine and toprol (newer) starting back on singulair she takes soma and zyrtec at night. cymbalta,dexedrine and vyvanse in the morning.
- 47 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-01-17 23:02:49
