Mesalazine absorbtion

Hi

I have been having investigations as to the reason my wbc is always low.

Apparently mesalazine can cause this. I always thought that this was topical and was realeased in the colon and as it travelled through the colon put a coating on it. I didn't think that it was absorbed that much.

I know mesalazine is used for arthritis. Is this a different preparation that is absorbed in the stomach?

I also take trazodone and this to can cause a low wbc.

If I can get to the bottom of why my wbc is low then I would maybe be able to have aza if I need it.

Thanks ipoop. you just confirmed what I thought. Looking up about mezavant it is mentioned as a very rare side effect. I am going to discuss this with haematology when I see them next.
I have always thought that the trazodone was the culprit. I am trying to wean my self off it.