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Is Sulfasalazine A Good Alternative Of Asacol?
I have been taking Asacol 800 mg 3 times a day for years but it has become way too expensive. I have begun taking sulfasalazine 500mg (5 pills a day) instead. Are the active ingredients in sulfasalazine similar to those in Asacol? I have Crohn s and had a resection about 20 years ago with no major problems since.
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
hi,
yes it should give you similar benefits. it has the same active ingredients .
it works better on joints if associated with crohns.
the DS tablets are also available which can reduce your pill burden.
yes it should give you similar benefits. it has the same active ingredients .
it works better on joints if associated with crohns.
the DS tablets are also available which can reduce your pill burden.
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