Reviewer: mawwalsh, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Am starting my 3rd week on Entocort for a 2 month tapering down. I am having moderate to severe mood swings. Depressed and crying, also a lot of gas. Diarrhea has stopped. Found Good RX at Costco is only $80 for a 2 x 3 month supply.

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Am starting my 3rd week on Entocort for a 2 month tapering down. I am having moderate to severe mood swings. Depressed and crying, also a lot of gas. Diarrhea has stopped. Found Good RX at Costco is only $80 for a 2 x 3 month supply.
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Reviewer: cyndenator, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have had crohns for a few years but finally was diagnosed 5 months ago. I first was put on azathioprine and within three weeks ended up in hospital with pancreatitis... was on steriods which helped at first but then seemed to stop working and i continued the pain and diarrhea. I have narrowing in the terminal illeum. I have been taking entocort for three weeks now and I have finally been able ... Show Full Comment

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I have had crohns for a few years but finally was diagnosed 5 months ago. I first was put on azathioprine and within three weeks ended up in hospital with pancreatitis... was on steriods which helped at first but then seemed to stop working and i continued the pain and diarrhea. I have narrowing in the terminal illeum. I have been taking entocort for three weeks now and I have finally been able to start back to work and my bowel movements are finally under control and actually formed instead of liquid. I have severe crohns.. 14 movements a day. I wasn't able to work or even think. My cognitive ability is not what it ws pre crohns but it ismuch better and I am not so depressed so I can meet with clients. My only side effects are headaches... occasional fatique in afternoon and insomnia. but.. the positives are much desired even with these side effects. My only concern is I don't think my doctor will allow me to be on it more than 6 months. by the way I take 3 pills a day and cost for month is 1463! so.. cost was a factor since my deductible is 5,750 ... but with one month of this medication and hospital visit ... I have fulfilled my deductible and it is only april.
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Reviewer: TheHappyCanuck, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 34 years ago. I've had three bowel resections. Over the years, I've been on every drug available in Canada for Crohn's symptoms. I've another section of small bowel with Crohn's disease, approximately 6cm and we're currently treating with 9mg daily Entocort. Cost is CAD 136.67 for 60 capsules. Expensive, but I'm getting good res ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 34 years ago. I've had three bowel resections. Over the years, I've been on every drug available in Canada for Crohn's symptoms. I've another section of small bowel with Crohn's disease, approximately 6cm and we're currently treating with 9mg daily Entocort. Cost is CAD 136.67 for 60 capsules. Expensive, but I'm getting good results. Only side-effect is a bit of heartburn. I usually take oral prednisone but Entocort is gut-specific and it seems to be working well for now.
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Reviewer: lisabgood, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I took it 3 capsules in the morning for joint pain and small flare up. I only have mild to moderate Crohns. Have been on Pentasa for 6 years also (Pentasa works GREAT for me - except I had a once to twice flare so the Entecort) Wonderful. A couple of months later my OLD Gastro weaned me down to one - very wise indeed. All was good. My NEW Gastro put me back on the 3 caps for a yer now when I ... Show Full Comment

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I took it 3 capsules in the morning for joint pain and small flare up. I only have mild to moderate Crohns. Have been on Pentasa for 6 years also (Pentasa works GREAT for me - except I had a once to twice flare so the Entecort) Wonderful. A couple of months later my OLD Gastro weaned me down to one - very wise indeed. All was good. My NEW Gastro put me back on the 3 caps for a yer now when I begged him that I was doing well and could he PLEASE wean me off. Nope. So, as of a couple of months ago, I have gained 40 pounds, moon face and hump back, edema, high blood pressure, got Thrush, AND today I found out I am now diabetic (My GP says all of this is due to being on Entecort too long). I should have LISTENED to myself and insisted. This will work wonders BUT DO NOT STAY ON IT TOO LONG. I am so angry. This medication, for me, was overkill. And that's what it is doing.
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Reviewer: BigB, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Take this medication in the AM as it will give you insomnia if taken later in the PM. My experience has been good however it is driving my BP high and anxiety crazy. Other than these issues, it has worked for the Crohns. Taking 3x3mg a day/dose. Tried Pantasa at 2000mg a dose which almost knocked me out.

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Take this medication in the AM as it will give you insomnia if taken later in the PM. My experience has been good however it is driving my BP high and anxiety crazy. Other than these issues, it has worked for the Crohns. Taking 3x3mg a day/dose. Tried Pantasa at 2000mg a dose which almost knocked me out.
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