Q: what is the best medicine for colitis, I feel my symptoms never go away.
I don't know what is the best medicine for your colitis but I can tell you which medications are most commonly used.
You've probably been taking aminosalicylates - at least 3 different kinds are used; and perhaps corticosteroids as well (many different types) - at least on a short term basis. There are also immunosuppressants such as Imuran and Purinethol. There are mesalamine or olsalazine enemas, cyclosporine, anti-diarrheals, etc. The most commonly used drug when these fail appears to be Remicade. At least one new drug for colitis is in the pipeline.
Its a tough disease, thats for sure. Good luck!
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