Hi Dave, is this being done with the supervision of your Gastro Dr or GP? You should never just come off meds without speaking to someone. What will you be taking instead? Is your IBD in a place where it needs no meds, not even mild maintenence ones? If you're planning on stopping next year, how do you know this will be okay for your IBD?
If you're finding side effects bothersome then you must speak to a Dr, not just come off.
From the effects you describe, a simple anti-histamine should stop the itching. I'm not on any meds but do get a itchy, red rash if it gets warm and stays warm. All I take is the anti-histamine for a few days, problem solved.
If that sounds like a solution, be sure to check the aza and AH won't react to each other. Again you can speak to a Dr about that, or Pharmacist, or read the little leaflets.
