Entocort

[kirkland]

I currently started taking entorcort because I am having a stupid flare up. I am taking it in the evening and I was wondering does it matter what time of day you take it. The pharmacist said it did not as long as you take it around the same time everyday. Any comments would be appreaciated, thank you.

 

[imisspopcorn]

The only thing to be mindful of is that corticoid steroids can cause insomnia. For Prednisone, most docs recommend taking it in the morning....Since Entocort doesn't have the same systemic side effects you may not have any problems....If you notice any problems you can always adjust your schedule.

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

I take mine as soon as I wake up as part of my morning routine. I just find it easier that way.

 

[kirkland]

Thanks, I just started lasted week Friday. I am also on Asacol as well. My GI wants me to come and see him in a month to see how I am doing. I was in remission for almost a year, I was doing so well and then bam! I don't know what happened. I think I was getting too cocky. It's like it just wanted me to know it was still there. Thanks for that crohns!

 

[imisspopcorn]

Thanks, I just started lasted week Friday. I am also on Asacol as well. My GI wants me to come and see him in a month to see how I am doing. I was in remission for almost a year, I was doing so well and then bam! I don't know what happened. I think I was getting too cocky. It's like it just wanted me to know it was still there. Thanks for that crohns!

I know what you mean....I whisper when I say I am having a great day in case the Crohn's gods curse me!

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

Hi kirkland,

I'm in the same boat with those two medications. My remission was shorter-lived than yours.

 

[kirkland]

How long have you been diagnosed and what are your main symptoms? I was diagnosed in Jan of 2009. I really don't have any pain but when I am flaring I will have just bloody mucus at times. It has a distinct ordor to it, I find it really disgusting. Even though I know now that it is crohns it is still unsettling to see blood in your toilet.

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

How long have you been diagnosed and what are your main symptoms? I was diagnosed in Jan of 2009. I really don't have any pain but when I am flaring I will have just bloody mucus at times. It has a distinct ordor to it, I find it really disgusting. Even though I know now that it is crohns it is still unsettling to see blood in your toilet.

Diagnosed January 1990 after double resection and gall bladder removal. Diarrhea, frequency, and yellow bile in stool. Lower gut pain usually at night. Also have arthritis flare at present.

Currently on Asacol, Entocort and Questran for the Crohn's. Awaiting approval on Humira for both.