Having Problems With Delzicol

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I have been taking 400 MG No problems, been feeling fine. When I renewed these pills, they are somewhat different. Instead of one red pill, it comes in a clear capsule 4 pieces of the pill in 1 capsule. Shortly after taking these pills I have been having problems. Stomach pains, nausea, cramps. Been going on for a few weeks now. Any suggestions??

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I also have not agreed with the new capsules. I feel like they are better than nothing at all but not doing their job in comparison to the last formulation. I wonder if we can open them up and take the small capsules...

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@Don,

Sorry to hear about your experience with this new refill. I'm assuming it's probably from a different manufacturer with different binders and fillers that could be to blame... However, it's important to note that the US National Institute of Health lists, "severe cramping, stomach pain & nausea" as side effects of Delzicol (Mesalamine) that should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0011105

Given this information, these symptoms may or may not go away on their own; until you stop taking what's causing them to begin with. Maybe for future scripts, your doctor can specify a particular manufacturer's version of the pill that you received before?

@Mark,

I've heard of people attempting to do what you suggested with regards to others types of medication (taking the beads out to get a smaller dose)...but I'm not sure if the capsule itself lends its own unique properties that affect absorption? I'd consider asking a pharmacist or the drug manufacturer themselves just to be on the safe side. It's an interesting question that I've never seen a straight answer to...

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