I called my doc about the side affects I was experiencing from the Entocort. He said it was worth a try to switch me to Asacol. I began the Asacol on Thursday. That day I had D... the next day was better but Saturday was awful I had all of my usual symptoms of MC and some weird swelling in my feet and hands. I had blood in my mouth from bitting my cheeks and tongue during the night. I think they are swollen too. That morning I had a headache and took some aspirin...Not sure if that made my stomach bad that day or if the med is not working.
This morning I woke up with a sore throat and my neck glands swollen. My hands were so swollen I could not get my wedding ring on. My asthma is also acting up...AHHH. However today I did not have any D. This is worse than the crazy dreams and weakness I was experiencing on entocort. The only thing is I don't know if I am getting sick or am I having an allergic reaction to the Asacol. I will call the doc in the am but I have to go to work in the morning. Should I keep taking the Asacol? Or stop until I talk to my doctor?
From Entocort to Asacol...
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Jess,
Your side effect symptoms are somewhat unusual, so it's difficult to interpret them, but it sounds as though you may be having an allergic reaction to the Asacol. If I were in your shoes, I believe that I would stop taking the drug immediately, and then discuss it with your doctor ASAP. A swollen tongue, congested air passages, etc., are typical of a classic anaphylactic reaction. Go to the ER immediately, if the symptoms become worse - they can be life-threatening.
Tex
Your side effect symptoms are somewhat unusual, so it's difficult to interpret them, but it sounds as though you may be having an allergic reaction to the Asacol. If I were in your shoes, I believe that I would stop taking the drug immediately, and then discuss it with your doctor ASAP. A swollen tongue, congested air passages, etc., are typical of a classic anaphylactic reaction. Go to the ER immediately, if the symptoms become worse - they can be life-threatening.
Tex
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