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Posted 5/6/2009 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
My GI is more concerned with some inflammation on the right side of my colon and with my Anemia (due to a a bleeding Ulcer) so has suggested I switched to 1gram of Pentasa twice a day.

I am currently in remission (although I have some mild inflammation showing on a scope) with no blood and no symptoms, would you switch too or stay with the Asacol in my position?

I also think Mesalazine can cause Peptic Ulcers in the body - anyone else had these problems?

All advice much appreciated.

Posted 5/6/2009 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if I would switch. I am in a similar situation, i don't have many symptoms but I have some inflammation in my rectum/left side and I am anemic. I definitely wouldn't want to risk a bad flare but I do wish this inflammation would subside. My doctor hasn't suggested any change in treatment.

Posted 5/6/2009 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have no symptoms except for the Anaemia which was caused by a peptic ulcer and no IBD symptoms. God willing. So it is scary to change to Pentasa for me although I might take Asacol suppositories just to be on the safe side.
Posted 5/7/2009 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Absolutely I'd try the Pentasa especially where it's released...and it's not what caused your peptic ulcers.

Two issues...unless the "peptic ulcers" are CD.

Good idea to take the supps as well to keep the rectal area nice and quiet.

q
Posted 5/7/2009 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
The ulcers have been twice biopsied for CD and came up negative. So God willing it isn't that.
Posted 5/8/2009 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
All the non steroid type meds have Mesalazine in them, the only difference is how it gets delivered to your body. It shouldn't hurt to try another as you are still getting the same chemical supplied in the end (literally and figuratively) :P
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