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Is Switching From Asacol To Mesalamine Safe?
For many years I have taken Asacol hd 800mg three times a day for maintaining Crohn s Disease. I had a resection in 1991 and my intestines are very narrowed leading to partial blockages especially if I have gastro swelling. My new drug plan has substituted mesalamine dr tab 800mg dr...Am I at any risk making this switch?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
They are both used in Crohn's disease. The main thing is that the effect of either of them is highly variable and unpredictable. Basically, they have to be tried to see if they work. Toxicity isn't that big in either.
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Dr. Matt Wachsman
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
They are both used in Crohn's disease. The main thing is that the effect of either of them is highly variable and unpredictable. Basically, they have to be tried to see if they work. Toxicity isn't that big in either.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
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