Asacol vs. Colazal

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notsosicklygirl

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Posted 3/21/2010 10:04 PM (GMT 0)

Did anyone switch from Asacol to Colazal? Is there a chance that it would help me more than Asacol?

quincy

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Posted 3/21/2010 10:08 PM (GMT 0)

Never been on it, but worth for you to try if you think it could help. I've read lots who can't tolerate mesalamine but can tolerate Colazal.

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Christine1946

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Posted 3/21/2010 10:44 PM (GMT 0)

I was switched from Asacol to Colazal about ten years ago. Since my problem is in the rectum, my doctor said Colazal treats the rectum more efficiently than Asacol. Something about it breaking down further in the colon. Right now, I am not having success with anything.

PinkBible

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Posted 3/22/2010 3:10 AM (GMT 0)

I switched but I didn't really notice anything but it was probably because I was also on 40mg of pred. But, it didn't make me worse, so maybe that's something.

basa0806

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Posted 3/22/2010 4:39 AM (GMT 0)

Colazal has been weird for me. I switched from asacol to colazal while I was flaring and it made me feel worse so I switched backed. I was asacol for almost 3 years of what I thought was remission (mostly good days, some bad) and my GI wasn't satisfied with that so I tried colazal again and I felt/feel amazing on it. I had no idea what I was missing. I'm not sure what to expect from it though if/when I flare again.

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