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Asacol/Lialda

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Does anyone with severe Crohn's colitis feel that Asacol/Lialda helps them to remain in remission? I'm thinking that it is only useful for those with mild to moderate Crohn's. I am currently taking 12 Asacol pills per day.

Mahalo
 
That's a good question. I can't figure this out for the life of me. I take 6000mg of Lialda a day to maintain remission and I do not know if it is worth it. Sometimes it seems to me that mesalamine is a waste of time and money. But the last time I was in remission I had been taking Asacol and I stopped taking it. I was ok for a little over a year and then started flaring again. I'm not sure if the Asacol would have kept me in remission or not. All that said, I have moderate Crohns but am prone to peri-anal fistulas, so I don't think I really answered your question (but just wanted to add my two cents)!
 

xJillx

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From my research, I think mesalamine is used for mild-moderate cases.

I currently take Lialda, as I am considered to have a mild case at this time. I have been having a decent run of good days lately, but I don't think I am in remission - but I am crossing my fingers I will be sometime soon.
 
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