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7 People found this comment helpful

going from asacol 400mg 3pills 3 times a day to AsacolHD 2 pills 800mg 2 times a day was the big change and still works as well or even better than before.

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1 People found this comment helpful

under control with the exception of occasional flare ups

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/10/2016
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/10/2016
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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Was taking 3 pills per day at 800 mg for many years...past six months lowered dosage to 2 pills per day...flareups are not as often even with lower dosage.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/10/2015
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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It worked right from the start.

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crhwestiemom | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/27/2015
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 1.7
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Have had UC for 45 yrs & since I was given Asacol (1998) I'd had NO flare-ups (used 400 mg, 2 am, 2 noon, 2 evening). It was a Godsend. Then they said that was no longer available & I had to use Asacol HD, 2 yrs ago, and since then have had lengthy flare-ups yearly. A friend had same non-response to it. Why did they change it? To have a "new" patent so they wouldn't have to make generic version (which was eminent)? I am furious. Since I had yearly flare-ups without it, I may as well stop using it. Very disappointed in the company. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/4/2014
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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Since I have been on this medication, I rarely have flare ups. I take 800 mg twice a day.

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runningoutoftime | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2014
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 1.7
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2 pills, 3x a day. 2 months now, The only thing that keeps me from having the D is being dehydrated. I don't think it works for me. Diet doesn't matter.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2014
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/5/2014
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 1.0
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under control with the exception of occasional flare ups

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Bren | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/26/2013
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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While taking this drug I have not had any flare up of ulcerative colitis. But notice some stiffness in joints Gas, and fatigue after taking for a while.

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lotus | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/26/2013
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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I started 9 years ago with 8 pills (800mg) and after a year or so went down to 6 and then only 4 at breakfast. That works for me and it's easy to remember. If I travel and forget to take my pills, there are consequences... I start seeing pink mucus and then blood in the stools.

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | Patient
10/13/2013
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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I am experiencing hair loss

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/7/2011
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 4.0
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In the beginning I had headaches when I started taking the medication. With much discussion with my physician we were able to readjust the doses and space out the frequency of taking the medication. Now I have fewer flare ups and less headaches.

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glives | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/19/2011
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 1.7
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Taking two tablets 3 times a day is difficult to do when you have a very busy day.It also makes for a very uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. Taking this while also going undergoing breast cancer treatment has been a real challenge! I hope it helps keep the colon cancer away!I have battling this UC for 42 years and am happy to no longer take steriods.

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paulmg7 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/9/2011
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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going from asacol 400mg 3pills 3 times a day to AsacolHD 2 pills 800mg 2 times a day was the big change and still works as well or even better than before.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/11/2010
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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Started taking it after got out of hospital for the second time for my crohn's and for the first couple of days it would upset my crohn's but after a few days it went away and worked great. I do suggest not missing any doses because my symptoms would come back if I missed my doses. I really like this version of asacol because you don't need to take as many because the mg is greater. only three a day instead of six.

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katy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/22/2009
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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As long as I take the med it is working if I slip up and forget I have a flare up. So I strongley recommend not missing any doses.

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