Switching from Lialda to Asacol, Any Differences?

Since moving back from the usa to Canada I've been burning through my remaining Lialda but it is not approved in Ontario. I don't think it's really been doing anything for me and I'm starting Asacol tomorrow. Has anyone noticed differences in their reception to various forms of mesalamine? Or are they exactly the same? All I really understand so far is that they're both variants of the same drug!

Alex

Often switching from one mesalamine to another is an uneventful experience, but sometimes it can worsen our symptoms just be vigilant and look for changes in your bms. According to most pharmacists and gasteroenteroligists there's little difference between them as most have the same exact doses and deliver to the large intestine through very similar means. Yes, there are minor difference, like proprietary delayed-release coatings that can involve a different release point and dispersion rate of the medication which could be noticeable.

If you have any troubles with the Asacol ask for Mezavant. Lialda isn't available in Canada but Mezavant is (both are made by Shire Pharmaceuticals, are a daily 4 pills each at 1,200mg taken all at once). Essentially the same, exact medication with a different brand-name.