Asacol alternatives?

Hi,

I take 12 Asacol tablets a day and I was wondering is there an alternative drug I could take instead of it? I haven't had alcohol in 5 years since I first got UC and I really would like to be able to have a couple of drinks on rare occasions but I know asacol has a side effect that you can get stomach bleeding from alcohol. So, I would like to know if there are other medications I can switch to (I would like to do some research about other medications and asking people who have UC before going to my doctor).

Thank you.

I hate Asacol but am stuck taking it du eto my doctor's choice. There are other medication choices out there. I wold also like to enjoy a glass of wine sometimes but it more the disease keeping me away from it than the medication. Alcohol can really play havic with the digestive system.

I found a good source for UC med on this site:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=509&articletype=pharm

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41 year old female Accountant, diagnosed July 2010
flaring as of 10/15/2010,
Rectosigmoid up to 30 cm....very mild?
Mesalamine 4gm enema daily
Asacol oral 2 pills 3x daily - due to tolerance level
Folic Acid 1 mg daily / Probotics / Calcium + Vit D / Bene-fiber
Microgestin (birth control), Magnesium for leg cramp

Hi,

Thank you for the site!

I read on there for asacol it said to limit alcoholic drinks because it may cause stomach bleeding. If I were to try drinking while taking asacol does that mean if i take maybe just a shot or two of something strong enough to get me very drunk quick my stomach might not be effected by it?

Hi, I've taken 16 Asacol a day for the last 8 years and 12 a day for some years before that..... and I just read your post after dinner with two glasses of wine, as I do many Friday nights.

Sometimes I think I'm better not knowing things......

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Co-Moderator, UC Forum
Age 54. Diagnosed UP 1983, UC 1986
Asacol - down to 13 pills/day,
almost off Cortenemas. Rowasa 2x a week.
Metamucil - 2 doses/day
VSL#3DS and other probiotics, Multivitamin, Calcium and D
homemade yogurt each day
doing well!
Son, 17, dx pancolitis 2007, in remission