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So I am staring to have a flare..Not sure what it is from, maybe all of the different foods I had on xmas?
I usually can start taking my lialda and feel better within a day or two. However, It gives me horrendous acne. Like so bad that I am still trying to get rid of all of it on my back from my last time taking it. It's seriously terrible. Is there anything else I can take that might help that won't give me this awful side effect???
flare/lialda/ACNE!!!
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Hi Jenny,
Unfortunately, all of the 5-ASA medications show acne as a labeled side effect for up to 2% of patients who use them, including the generic, mesalamine. That leaves prednisone, Entocort, and immune system suppressants, such as Imuran, or one of the anti-TNF drugs, as the primary remaining medical treatment options. Of course, all of those drugs have their own set of side effect risks, also.
Tex
Unfortunately, all of the 5-ASA medications show acne as a labeled side effect for up to 2% of patients who use them, including the generic, mesalamine. That leaves prednisone, Entocort, and immune system suppressants, such as Imuran, or one of the anti-TNF drugs, as the primary remaining medical treatment options. Of course, all of those drugs have their own set of side effect risks, also.
Tex
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