Reviewer: Dom, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Comment:
I have had ulcerative colitis for almost 18 years. This drug, combined with asacol, is the only thing that has kept me alive. I have been on 150 mg a day for over 10 years. Because of this drug, I have been in remission for close to 9 years with an excellent quality of life.

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I have had ulcerative colitis for almost 18 years. This drug, combined with asacol, is the only thing that has kept me alive. I have been on 150 mg a day for over 10 years. Because of this drug, I have been in remission for close to 9 years with an excellent quality of life.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Have pan colitis, prednisone dependent, taking aza.for 6 months. Started on 25 mg. low dose due to low tmpt, no help, increased to 50 mg. greatly reduced symptoms, ready to increase, but now have high liver enzyme (alkaline phosphate). Doing full liver function panel and ultrasound of liver. Discussed biologics next. Advise everyone with IBD to see an IBD specialist along with gastro.

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Have pan colitis, prednisone dependent, taking aza.for 6 months. Started on 25 mg. low dose due to low tmpt, no help, increased to 50 mg. greatly reduced symptoms, ready to increase, but now have high liver enzyme (alkaline phosphate). Doing full liver function panel and ultrasound of liver. Discussed biologics next. Advise everyone with IBD to see an IBD specialist along with gastro.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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Is this drug safe to an unborn fetus?

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Is this drug safe to an unborn fetus?
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I've had UC for 13 years and would have a flare-up twice a year for 2 to 3 months at a time, every year! (seasonal) This drug has gotten me off Prednisone which I loved too but wasn't healthy for me. My doctor gave me this drug and I love it! I've been in remission for the first time since I started this drug. I take 50mg daily and I have no side effects and I have my life back!!!!

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I've had UC for 13 years and would have a flare-up twice a year for 2 to 3 months at a time, every year! (seasonal) This drug has gotten me off Prednisone which I loved too but wasn't healthy for me. My doctor gave me this drug and I love it! I've been in remission for the first time since I started this drug. I take 50mg daily and I have no side effects and I have my life back!!!!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Have been taking it for 2 years now (150MG a day) for Crohns Disease. First 3 months were tough, but worth it. Crohn's has been in remission since I started taking it. Side effects; little to no joint pain... thats it. I had bad back pain, knee pain, hip pain. All these pains are now at a minimum, I run 4 mile a day (something I have not been able to do since age 28).

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Have been taking it for 2 years now (150MG a day) for Crohns Disease. First 3 months were tough, but worth it. Crohn's has been in remission since I started taking it. Side effects; little to no joint pain... thats it. I had bad back pain, knee pain, hip pain. All these pains are now at a minimum, I run 4 mile a day (something I have not been able to do since age 28).
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