what is the best medicine for colitis, I feel my symptoms never go away.
10/23/08
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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!
http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/irritable-bowel-syndrome-000069_9-145.html
- Thank you for your input
- Ranked Helpful (1)
- Report Abuse
Safe Medication Use
Learn the safest practices for medication use and what to ask your doctor.
