Pam, I took Sulfasalazine for a short while but it really messed up my stomach.
I didn't have any of the other symptoms, though.
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Joan

Hi
my OH has been prescribed this drug about 6 weeks ago and has noticed that
he has developed a rash on his arms and has a feeling of a lump in his
throat, like he needs to keep swallowing, or coughing...also slight stomach
pain and an itchy anus, Sry, but thats how he describes it..lol......He is
worried and wonders if any-one else has had any of these symptoms..... there
are no contra-indications on the label.... thnx for any info  plz
                                          hugs to all,      Pam

hi pam,

6 weeks is a long time to allow these symptoms to go on.  whether these
symptoms are related to this particular drug or not, he needs to report them
to his doctor, asap.  something is definitely causing all this to happen.
letting it continue, without medical treatment, may worsen the situation.
tell him to get in to see his doctor.

kate

Have never used this drug (am allergic to sulfa), but the throat thing,
itching, and rash are things I have experienced when I had allergic
reactions to medication. Not saying that your husband is in fact having an
allergic reaction, though.

I'd call the doctor's office first thing, just to find out if these symptoms
are within the list of known side affects and whether the doctor wants to
continue on this medication or change to another.

Adelle

Hey, I took that stuff (several times).  First time I used it, it
caused rectal fissures (with the itching, yep).  The docs figured that
may have happened because it's used to treat IBS/D.  Whatever...  The
second time I got the rash, but it was directly related to how much
time I spent in the sun (like more than a minute).  It made me hyper
sun-sensitive (okay, go ahead and start with the Vampire jokes).  I
would get really, really bad hives.

Never got the throat thing, and as suggested by Kate (I think), you
really need to contact his doctor about this.  

Smokie Darling (Annie)

I know DH, M-I-L, D-I-L, S-I-L, and several others, but what is "OH"?

Pam, see the separate post titled "SULFASALAZINE" from the U.S. FDA.

That's a big problem when prescriptions are filled from a LARGE jar
into small vials for individuals.  It's one of those "there outta be a
law"
situations because we are at the mercy of the drug companies, our
doctors and pharmacists who don't tell us about side effects or
conta-indications.

... My body is a temple.  Do you want to come over for midnight mass?

Pam,

I would call the doctor and let him know what was going on.  In the
other post by Firechief it sounds like he may be having an allergic
reaction to the med.

debbie m.