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Suggest Treatment For Mild Colitis

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Posted on Wed, 1 Mar 2017
Question: I have a mild case of colitis.

I have been able to control with two 800mg Asacol daily.

Asacol 800 is now beyond my financial limits. ($400.00 monthly with Medicare jnsurance

Can you recommend an alternative medication?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Alternative medicines to be discussed with your gastroenterologist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic,

I can certainly understand your concern,

Some cheaper(comparatively) substitutes are--

-- Balsalazide.
-- Plain Acetaminophen.
-- Sulphsalazine
-- Immunomodulators -Azathioprines or mercaptopurines.

These are the drugs which can be used in place of Asacol. Please discuss these options with your gastroenterologist.

Thanks

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Suggest Treatment For Mild Colitis

Brief Answer: Alternative medicines to be discussed with your gastroenterologist! Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic, I can certainly understand your concern, Some cheaper(comparatively) substitutes are-- -- Balsalazide. -- Plain Acetaminophen. -- Sulphsalazine -- Immunomodulators -Azathioprines or mercaptopurines. These are the drugs which can be used in place of Asacol. Please discuss these options with your gastroenterologist. Thanks