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Posted 6/16/2011 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hello. I'm having a flex sig first thing in the morning and I forgot to ask my GI if I should use the Rowasa tonight. Has anyone run into this before? Thanks.
Posted 6/16/2011 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, you should use it. If the doctor wants you to suspend anything prior to scoping, he/she will tell you-- but I myself have never heard of a case where UC patient received such advice. In general, once they Rx anti-inflammatory med for UC, they want the patient to stay on it. Good luck with the flex-sig. Take it easy afterward. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 6/16/2011 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't use it the night before, especially if I had to do a prep. If you are having an enema to clear out the lower bowel the morning of the scope, then I would think it would be OK....Did you have to do a prep?

One night to not use the med is no biggie. I'd take the oral meds, however.

q
Posted 6/16/2011 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for you replies. I just had to do enemas as a prep so I went ahead with the Rowasa. I'm already home and got my first good news in years....remission. Thank you Apriso and Rowasa!
Posted 6/16/2011 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome to hear! :)
Posted 6/16/2011 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
Great news. OK, now all is well...what's the next step for you regarding the Rowasa? Please don't just stop them..they have to be tapered.
q
Posted 6/16/2011 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy. I am being switched to Canasa. I believe my dr said it was a little easier to use, though I was a little loopy when she said that. Do you have any experience with Canasa?
Posted 6/16/2011 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I think before you directly switch to Canasa, you should do the Rowasa every second night and replace the non-rowasa night with a Canasa. Do that for a week, then go to every third night with the Rowasa and the Supps on the non-Rowasa nights...continue till you're on the Canasa nightly.

I personally think the Rowasa would be better regarding medication per dosage, but I did use suppositories in the past (tapering to use them)..but worth a try.

You should, however, call the doctor and ask for clarification regarding the method.  If she wants you to go directly to the supps nightly...try it.  If you start to have symptoms, at least you have the Rowasa...


How long were you on the Rowasa nightly?

q

Posted 6/16/2011 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
I was on Rowasa for almost 8 months. I may do a little split between the two like you recommend. I still have a few months of Rowasa prescription left so it may not be a bad idea.
Posted 6/17/2011 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
Way to go: congratulations on your clinical remission! Fruitgirl has posted several times about her success with Apriso + Rowasa in extending remission so here's wishing you similar longterm results. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
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