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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Ulcerative Colitis In An Elderly Person

I am currently experiencing a recurrence of my ulcerative colitis. I am 64 years old and this is my third episode. The first time was in Feb/2007, and the second time was in May/2010. Those past two times It was cleared up with medication -- Asacol HD tablets for 4 or 5 weeks along with Rowasa enemas for the first week or so. This time I would hope and expect that when I see my colon surgeon/specialist, he will give me the same prescriptions. However, my prescription drug coverage company, Express Scripts, says they no longer cover Asacol HD, and recommend that I talk to my doctor about changing my prescription from Asacol HD, to their covered formulary medications of either Apriso and/or Balsalazide. Which medication(s) do you feel would be best? Thank You -- Bill --
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
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Hi,

The balsalazide is best efficacious molecule proven on therapeutic grounds with number of successfully treated cases of inflammatory bowel disorders. Kindly get started with the new therapy along with maintenance of strict dietary care and life style modifications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Ulcerative Colitis In An Elderly Person

Hi, The balsalazide is best efficacious molecule proven on therapeutic grounds with number of successfully treated cases of inflammatory bowel disorders. Kindly get started with the new therapy along with maintenance of strict dietary care and life style modifications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon