Slippery Elm block mesalamines?

Dawn89

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Posted 5/26/2013 11:29 AM (GMT 0)

Is there any evidence or possibility that Slippery Elm can block the effects of mesalamines? I read that mesalamines open in the colon and work like a topical med, but if the colon is covered by sticky slippery elm?

Lacaille

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Posted 5/26/2013 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

It is known that Slippery Elm can impede the absorption of other medicines (Mayoclinic says so at least). I imagine it's quite likely that they could interfere with each other.

UCandMe

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Posted 5/26/2013 3:54 PM (GMT 0)

I had thought the same thought when I wanted to try slippery elm and haven't tried it because I was also afraid it would cause my meds not to work as well.

ItsAlwaysSomething

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Posted 5/26/2013 6:12 PM (GMT 0)

Slippery elm should be taken 2 hours before or after other supps or med.
Check out info on slippery elm at:
http://cureforulcerativecolitis.com/step-2-slippery-elm-bark-powder

I have been using it for about 18 months and have noticed a big difference in reduced urgency, etc. I take it at night before bed.
Mix a tbsp of organic s.e. powder into a few ounces of juice and stir until it thickens. Others add some probiotics.

I take generic Colazal (balsalazide) with meals as directed by my GIs. Lots of discussion on this topic in the past.

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