Have you talked with your doctors about the risk factors vs. benefits of taking these drugs? I'm surprised that the doctors don't discuss even possible risks, not to scare you, but so that you can make an informed decision.
The precautions for Asacol said to tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking. Prednisone did not make this disclaimer, but the side effect with this was that your body can not fight off infections as well, and may not have symptoms of infections. This is not to scare you away from either option, but I personally would want to know if my risk of infections were higher with taking a drug, so I can take necessary precautions. I would also be curious to know why mesalamine (Asacol) mentioned the pregnancy as a precaution, and the other drug did not...was there a study that was inconclusive (and not published), or another reason? Anyways, just some more information for your fact-finding. Hope this helps!
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Denell,
Have you talked with your doctors about the risk factors vs. benefits of taking these drugs? I'm surprised that the doctors don't discuss even possible risks, not to scare you, but so that you can make an informed decision.
The precautions for Asacol said to tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking. Prednisone did not make this disclaimer, but the side effect with this was that your body can not fight off infections as well, and may not have symptoms of infections. This is not to scare you away from either option, but I personally would want to know if my risk of infections were higher with taking a drug, so I can take necessary precautions. I would also be curious to know why mesalamine (Asacol) mentioned the pregnancy as a precaution, and the other drug did not...was there a study that was inconclusive (and not published), or another reason? Anyways, just some more information for your fact-finding. Hope this helps!
- Mesalamine (Asacol)
May 24, 2009 - 7:36pm- Prednisone
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