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Friday, July, 25, 2008

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Todd Eisner

Todd Eisner

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Steriods & Antibiotics

I have been taking Pentasa for my Crohn's disease and had been doing well until recently. My doctor wants to now change me to a steroid, Entocort. I am nervous about steroids, but he says it is safe. What do you think?   Entocort is a nonsystemic steroid used to treat Crohn's disease. Because only about 10% of the ingested drug gets into... Read moreChevron

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