Hi Mary Mack,
I have been on Pentasa for probably 20 or so years. Other than Predenzone I didn't even know there were other options, until a few year ago. They scared me, so I opted to stay on Pentasa. I was labeled with mild Crohn's until my surgery last year. Tried Imuran and reacted with Pancreatitis, the doctors offered Remicade, but again it scared the crap out of me. So I am back on Pentasa until my gut shows it is degenerating. So far so good, I am following the SCD diet as much as I can. Can't say I haven't run into some problems, but I'm with ASTRA,"I'm saving the 'big guns' til I'm half dead again in hospital". I hope the best for you.
Pam