Diet didn't cause your ulcerative colitis, but it can have a significant impact on how well you manage your symptoms and even on the symptoms, themselves.
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Improve Your Diet

Tips for Managing Your Diet

Paying attention to the foods you eat may help you manage your ulcerative colitis symptoms. >>

Planning for a
Healthy Diet

In a busy world, planning ahead is the key to improving your diet. >>

Reading Nutrition Labels

Use nutrition labeling to understand just what you're eating and to make informed food choices. >>
Asacol (mesalamine) delayed-release tablets, available only by prescription, are indicated to treat mild to moderate flare-ups of ulcerative colitis and maintain remission of ulcerative colitis. Asacol is generally well tolerated. In studies of flare-ups, some people taking Asacol reported headache, abdominal pain, general pain, rash, upset stomach, and worsening of colitis symptoms. In a six month maintenance study, some people reported headache, runny nose, general pain, sore throat, infection, and nervousness. You should not take Asacol if you are allergic to Asacol or to salicylates such as aspirin. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or a history of kidney disease. It is recommended that all people have their kidney function tested prior to starting Asacol tablets and periodically while on Asacol therapy. Serious side effects may occur. If you have questions about taking Asacol, please talk to your doctor.
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