Read the side effects of Sulfasalazine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common -
Nausea, indigestion, rash, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, dizziness, mouth ulcer, itching, abnormal liver function tests, decrease in white blood cells and decrease in platelets.
Blood -
Anemia and bruising.
Hypersensitivity -
Redness of the skin, skin death, shock, hives, hair loss, joint pain, lung inflammation and difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal -
Liver failure, bloody diarrhea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and intestinal inflammation.
Central Nervous System -
Convulsions, sleeplessness, unsteadiness, paralysis, mental depression, unsteadiness, hearing loss, incoordination, hallucinations, ringing in the ear and drowsiness.
Genitourinary -
Absence of urination, kidney inflammation, urinary tract infections, blood in urine and protein in urine.
Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.
Sulfasalazine can cause reduced sperm count in some men which is reversible in 2-3 months after stopping treatment. It also changes the color of the urine and tears making it slightly yellow-orange. Soft Contact lenses may get stained, recommended to use glasses.
