Changing meds question

jano437

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Posted 11/18/2009 10:09 PM (GMT 0)

My doctor is changing my meds from asacol to lialda. Do I have to ween off the asacol or can I just one day stop the asacol and take the lialda? Or is there a introduction period or how does this work. Anyone have any experience in changing from asacol to lialda

fruitgirl

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Posted 11/18/2009 11:53 PM (GMT 0)

Nope, just stop Asacol and start Lialda. They contain the same active ingredient, and it's not like you have to taper off of something like Asacol for fear of adrenal shock like you have to do with prednisone. When I switched from Asacol to Apriso (another mesalamine), I just finished my bottle of Asacol and started the Apriso the next day.

jano437

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Posted 11/19/2009 1:11 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks fruitgirl, that is what i thought, i just needed to hear it to comfort me.

Old Hat

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Posted 11/19/2009 5:00 PM (GMT 0)

Good luck with the switch! Please keep us posted. Will your insurance cover Lialda? / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.] ; brandname Colazal has been my best med to-date)

jano437

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Posted 11/19/2009 8:55 PM (GMT 0)

I think I will have to pay about $50 a month co-pay

FairyGen

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Posted 11/19/2009 11:42 PM (GMT 0)

go to the lialda website...They have an RX program that knocks the copay down to $25 dollars...

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