Heart racing on Lialda?

Hi. This is the first time I've posted in this forum, but I could really use some advice. I've been on Lialda for about 4 months now, and over the past 3 months I've grown more and more aware of my heart beating. I wake up earlier than I should as well. How can I tell if it's just anxiety or if it's actually the pill. I was just going to switch back to Asacol today to see if it makes a difference, but not sure how long I'd need to wait to tell. Hopefully, my flare ups will not come back :(.

Welcome to the forum! I have a heart condition that makes me extremely sensitive to most medications and if the medication impacts the heart, my heart rate doubles or triples. It is called SVT. I have been on Lialda for several years and never had a problem with it affecting my heart rate. 'Every person is different but I have never heard of anyone complaining that Lialda has that effect. It has been a good drug for me.
Have you taken your pulse and determined if it is in fact racing or beating irregularly?
If your heart is racing or beating irregularly, it may be due to a number of factors, including anemia. Are you bleeding?
What other medication or supplement are you on? I suggest you update your signature to avoid repeatedly answering the same questions about your medications in future posts.
Have you had problems with anxiety? That can effect your heart rate. I have a prescription for xanax because I find that with my Crohn's came anxiety also...
If you find that your heart is beating strangely, I suggest you make an appointment with a cardiologist so he can run a few tests and labs to put your mind at ease.
Take care!

Also on lialda with no side effects. Please go have your heart checked to make sure everything is ok

Just to add, I've now started using Asacol HD, and with the discount card, my monthly cost is $0 :).

+1 on the hair thinning!