Entocort EC for Crohn's Disease User Reviews

Rating: 7.8

Entocort EC has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of crohn's disease. 83% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.

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Mr ...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 10, 2019

"Took Entocort as initial treatment for Crohn's in terminal ileum in 2004. I was only on it for 3 months (tapering 9mg to 6mg to 3mg), and it worked well. Then, I was on Pentasa for 11 years, tapering slowly to zero. Crohn's symptoms came back wicked in Jan 2018, lost 43 lbs, and now have a 15cm stricture. Took Entocort again for 7 months this time (2 mos @ 9mg, 2 mos @ 6mg, 3 mos @ 3mg), and again, it helped get the worst symptoms under control. Now living with the stricture, on 1g of Pentasa daily. I'd say Entocort worked well for me, with minimal side effects. Some emotional lability, but that could be from any chronic illness. It's a useful drug for symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate Crohn's, and much safer than prednisone. I would be comfortable using a minimal dosage (3mg daily) for long-term maintenance, with calcium supplementation and periodic bone-density scans."

9 / 10

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phi...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 18, 2017

"Budesonide helped well with my flare, but on the 3rd day I developed breathing issues. The 4th day is terrible, and I am going to stop taking it because I have COPD and heart issues. Unfortunately, I have similar problems with prednisone. I've had Crohn's disease for 50 years."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
August 17, 2011

"I've had Crohn's disease for 47 years. Entocort works great for calming acute symptoms in just a few days. I'm able to live a normal, pain-free life with it. I just wish it wasn't so expensive."

9 / 10

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tea...
April 10, 2010

"Entocort is used as a bridge therapy to settle severe flares. It brings almost complete relief within 2-3 days, but it's just temporary as you can't stay on this drug for long periods of time."

10 / 10

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lad...
January 12, 2014

"Stopped my Crohn's disease flare-up very quickly and rather effectively."

10 / 10

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Bun...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 30, 2018

"Entocort did nothing for me. No side effects, but no help at all. Really the most pointless pill I have ever taken."

1 / 10

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