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What Is The Time Period For Lialda To Take Effect For Crohn’s Disease?

I was taking Lialda for my Chron s and it was working great. The cost has become a huge issue and I have been switched to sulfasalizine. It has been only one week, but my symptoms are not under control. How long should I give this medicine to start helping?
posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Respected user, Hi

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* The time period of sulfasalazine to control symptoms of Crohn`s disease
is usually around 10 - 14 days .

* Additional intake of certain molecules as anti spasmodics , colon calming
agents , pro biotics help to recover faster .

* Dietary management with extensive life style modifications do play
major role in the recovery .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Regards .
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my clinical experience, the sulfasalazine is also best working drug
for Crohn`s disease.
* But the gut may take a time period of 3-4 weeks to adjust with the
changed molecule in your case.

* So I recommend to adhere strict dietary measures, life style modifications
for best results.



Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Is The Time Period For Lialda To Take Effect For Crohn’s Disease?

Respected user, Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * The time period of sulfasalazine to control symptoms of Crohn`s disease is usually around 10 - 14 days . * Additional intake of certain molecules as anti spasmodics , colon calming agents , pro biotics help to recover faster . * Dietary management with extensive life style modifications do play major role in the recovery . Hope this will help you for sure . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards .