Sulfasalazine and Rash

My 8 year old daughter started sulfasalazine this past Saturday and last night we noticed a very fine/faint rash on her legs and arms. We stopped the sulfa and are waiting for the doctor to call back with further instructions.

Would this likely be from the "sulfa" part of the drug (I get a rash from "sulfa" drugs)? Will she likely be able to tolerate other 5ASA's? Can you share your experience?

My son has taken sulfasalazine for almost 5 years now with no trouble.

Thanks!

Mom to son 15 and daughter 8, both UC

Yes sulfa caused me to have a rash on my stomach but I take asacol with no problems at all

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Rona

synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg
nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9
carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil,
potassium.

Sulfa sensitivity is pretty common actually. I get anywhere from hives, welts or major intestinal pain. Did the rash disappear or start to look better after you stopped the sulfasalazine?

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