Pentasa Questions

How effective is Pentasa in non-active Crohn's disease?

My doctor noted that he'd seen research saying Pentasa was only effective for active / flaring Crohn's. Has anyone seen any research to this effect?

Posted 8 Mar 2012 • 0 answers •

Any support group for paying for Pentasa? My daughter has no insurance and needs it desparately?

My daughter was diagnosed with Krohns about 4 years ago. Things were going well but no she has no insurance, her husband lost his job and she is desparate for this drug. Is there any where she can ...

Posted 8 Mar 2012 • 3 answers • 1 star

What is long term use of Prednisone?

I was diagnosed with moderate to severe Crohn's disease about a year and half ago. At that time, the Drs. put me on 4000mgs of Pentasa, it didn't help. About a year ago they added ...

Posted 22 Feb 2012 • 3 answers •

Pentasa - what is its dose?

Posted 6 Feb 2012 • 2 answers •

The Flu & Pentasa?

Hi. My wife has Crohn's, and uses Pentasa regularly. She currently has the flu. I see from the website that anti-viral meds may affect the Pentasa. How much of a concern is this? Obviously she ...

Posted 27 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

Is there any relationship between mercaptopurine and Pentasa used concurrently for over 10 years to?

... treat Crohn's disease and the development of a painful bilateral lower limb peripheral neuropathy?

Posted 13 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

In Philipines I am taking 6 Pentasa every Sunday. Works well on my Crohns. Is this a new protocol?

Posted 18 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone suffered from severe breathing difficulties? After one month of taking two 500mg tabs a?

... day my Doc recommended I increase dose to four tabs per day. Shortly after I developed severe breathing problems. The connection was not made straight away and after a number of very worrying ...

Posted 5 Nov 2011 • 0 answers •

Can the side affects take a while to show up. My daughter has been taking pentasa for a week and?

... has a severe headache now

Posted 31 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

Pentasa - Has anyone had trouble being outside. If I go outside for just a little bit I get really?

... sick. I know Pentsas has a warning on it. But having to stay in all the time is for the birds. Anyone else having trouble?

Posted 8 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

I'm allergic to sulfa. Can I take Pentasa?

Posted 30 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

Could the medication Pentasa make me gain weight?

Posted 8 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

Does Pentasa make your Blood sugars go up?

Posted 26 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

My pentasa will cost me $500.00 a month at CVS. Is there some where I can get it cheaper.

I can't afford the $500.00 a month

Posted 20 Feb 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Can we allow to smoke 8-10 cigrattes after taking pentasa on regular bases?

Posted 15 Dec 2010 • 2 answers •