It is an old school medication. I became allergic to asacol and put me on it. I have done fabulous on it. Last colonoscopy had me in deep remission...
Recently prescribed and concerned...
I had the same intolerance. Switched to sulfasalazine. Works great...
I had been on Asacol for a long time but it started causing me problems. I switched to sulfasalazine (6 pills/day). It made me exhausted and nauseous; caused me to have some joint pain as well. You...
I am in the same position now as well. I have had ulcerations and inflammation in the rectal area to about 10 cm I also have had ulcerations and inflammation in the cecum (near appendix). My doctor...
The concern is that with neck manipulations you can shear the arteries, particularly the carotid arteries....
There are some people who have bad reactions to Asacol. I have been on prednisone since July and on a slow taper; hopefully off in next week or so. I have not been on any Asacol during this period. I...
My family history is extremely strong for colon cancer (maternal aunt and uncle, father, mother and older sister) and my mother had colitis. I have been diagnosed with proctitis and have been told by...