Hay IDAHO
I took Lialda for awhile. My colonoscopy came back without a pink smooth spot inside. I took 2 -1.2 a day and changed everything about my life style. WHAT A BOTHER. I got in remission. I was virtually 100% compared to what was. My doctor agreed it was the med and the change. He weened me off and 2 years later, I am still in remission.
Good luck: mona
idahogrose said:
Posted in my blog:
Friday, 2-8-13, I had another doctor's appointment. I had a colonoscopy last March, and I am now diagnosed with PSC and Ulcerative Colitis. The doc prescribed Mesalamine (Lialda) at 1.2 gmX2/day, or 2.4 gm/day. Either way one of the drug side effects is liver failure and to not take if you have liver problems as it is a salisylic acid (asprin) based medication. My doctor is Dr. Gilroy at University of Kansas Liver Center in KC, KS.
Curious if anyone has had experience with this medication and what their side effects were. Of course everyone is different,…
Doc also said that the UC is the biggest problem now and making sure I don't get colon cancer. I think he was trying to prepare me for the worst. I have changed my diet considerably from when I was diagnosed and have dropped about 30 pounds. I eat a lot of veggies, fruits, and meats, and usually stay away from high carb foods and definitely stay away from very processed foods (usually!).