Lialda vs Colazal

My doctor gave me some samples of Lialda to try, as it is delayed release and only has to be taken in the AM versus three times a day like my colazal.  I have been pretty stable on colazal, it took me and has kept me in what I guess I would consider remission (ie not the same as before UC but able to work and play).

Does anyone have any advice or pointers on switching from Colazal to Lialda?  I don't know much but he told me they are both anti-inflammatories, so to be honest, I wouldn't be expecting any radical results, better or worse, but wanted to check with you guys for input to get my mind straight before I contemplate any med change.

What do I have to gain?

Thank You!

 

thx dr a

But the thing is I also feel if I don't try something new, I wont know if it works (can it work better?). It also seems like a better idea to try something new when you feel good vs in a crisis...

I don't know...darn it lol

Yep, Apriso is likely cheaper, too, than Asacol or Colazal because the daily dosage is 4 pills. (But it contains Aspartame.) / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

Thanks for the input guys - I meant to ask my GI again about how many pills I would take of Lialda - I've been on the max Colazal dose of 9 pills. All he gave me was like 5 boxes of samples for Lialda.