Asacol

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Guest

Postby Guest » Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:43 am

I saw a GI Specialist yesterday regarding my reoccuring C-diff and recovery. My stools are narrow in the afternoon but no diarrhea, and I have been off Vanco since 12/8. My GI said I may still have some irritation, and she prescribed me some Asacol. I started taking it yesterday. Has anyone ever been prescribed Asacol for this before?

Guest

Postby Guest » Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:55 am

Asacol (mesasalamine) is one of the 5-ASA medications typically used to treat ulcerative colitis. It is similar to Azulfidine (sulfasalazine), which my son was on, except without the sulfa content. These are analgesics that work topically inside the colon to reduce inflammation. Side effects usually are minimal and not serious.

Guest

Postby Guest » Thu Dec 18, 2003 12:41 pm

Connie, I was on this only since Tuesday, and it seems to be working well. I am starting to bulk up. I am on a low dose of 400 mgs 2 pills 3xday. <BR> <BR>Leah

Guest

Postby Guest » Thu Dec 18, 2003 4:53 pm

That's great news. I should have noted that while it typically is used for UC, I'm sure 5-ASA's are used for inflammation caused by other things, too. When they work, these drugs do work well. Azulfadine produced and maintained remission for my son for 8 months.

Guest

Postby Guest » Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:35 pm

I am allergic to Sulfa Drugs and most NAISDS. At my GI Spec.'s office, all my blood tests came back normal, and that included the tests for inflamation. It is good news. I will continue to take it. Good thing I have insurance, as it normally would have been an expensive drug. However, not as bad as Vanco. I am also keeping up on my accidopholus as my GI Spec. recommended.


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