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Posted 9/18/2009 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

I was just reading on another thread and it was mentioned to take the Asacol and probiotic separately. I didn't know this...I take my evening dose of Asacol and my probiotic together...is this bad?

Just wondering if anyone else had heard this.

Thanks!
Posted 9/18/2009 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
The only thing I can find is that in the VSL insert it says not to take it with antibiotics. I take probiotics midmorning, midafternoon, and at night - at the same time as my Asacol. It'll be interesting what others know about this!
Posted 9/18/2009 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't. Can you post the link to the thread?
Posted 9/18/2009 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
I take my probiotics about an hour and a half after my nightly dosage of asacol/other meds/supplements.
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Posted 9/19/2009 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
sorry fruitgirl, I'm not that talented but the name of the thread is 'Reaction to Probiotics' and as of right now it's on page 2.
Posted 9/19/2009 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Ah, yeah, that old thread that got dug up.
I've never heard that you'd supposed to. Heather, why do you take yours then? Were you told to, or is there some other reason? Just curious. The only thing I've heard regarding when you're supposed to take probiotics is if you're also on an antibiotic. Then you should take them as far away from your antibiotic as you can.
Posted 9/19/2009 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi...since both are enteric coated, I give them both a bit of separate time and I always take the probiotics just before bedtime.

Just habit now I guess because I also take other meds and don't want the probiotics to interfere.

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