Should the d stop with 5ASA?

abseeley

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Posted 1/13/2009 1:03 AM (GMT 0)

Just curious ive been on mezavant for about 6 months now, and things are like 100% better but still have d constantly, should that be stopping.

Ides

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Posted 1/13/2009 4:36 AM (GMT 0)

Mesalazine is the active ingredient in Mezavant. Mesalazine topically treats the mucosal lining of the intestine. Many people find that their symptoms decrease and the diarrhea slows. There are however a small subset of people that actually have worsening diarrhea with the Mesalazine products. Diarrhea is a known side effect of Mesalazine products.

abseeley

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Posted 1/13/2009 11:44 AM (GMT 0)

Hmm thanks... I guess im one of those unlucky people.

Nanners

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Posted 1/13/2009 2:40 PM (GMT 0)

When I took Pentasa it caused me more D. I now take Asacol (sister med) and no longer have that problem. Another thing that helped with my D was probiotics.

Jen77

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Posted 1/13/2009 6:46 PM (GMT 0)

I take both Questran and Immodium for my D. While I'm on Asacol it really never did anything to slow my D down. I think it does help prolong my remissions though, but that's all I'm on it for.

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