Entocort EC for IBD ?!
Question: Entocort EC for IBD !?
I am having a "flare-up" with my IBD and my doctor prescribed Entocort EC!. I am concerned about the fact that grapefruit can increase the amount of Entocort in my blood!.
1) Can I eat grapefruit, and how much can I eat, and
2) Will I most likely be able to stop taking the medicine after my flare-up is over!? I also take Pentasa!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
1) Can I eat grapefruit, and how much can I eat, and
2) Will I most likely be able to stop taking the medicine after my flare-up is over!? I also take Pentasa!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
hi x, I am a crohnie like yourself!. I've been on Entocort for a awhile!. I don't eat grapefruit as I don't want any problems!. Ask your GI or pharmacist how much you can eat!.
As for stopping the medication, I was told that I'd be on it for a lifetime unless a problem arises!. Ask your GI about it!.
For more information on crohn's, check out the crohn's and colitis foundation's site!. It has tons of stuff like the latest meds, diet, women's/men's issues, surgery, coping, a hotline, a live chat, and an open forum where you can post questions to others like yourself!.
My heart goes out to you as I am in a flare as well!. Being in pain stinks and feeling like nobody understands what you are going through is just as bad!. I hope you feel better soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As for stopping the medication, I was told that I'd be on it for a lifetime unless a problem arises!. Ask your GI about it!.
For more information on crohn's, check out the crohn's and colitis foundation's site!. It has tons of stuff like the latest meds, diet, women's/men's issues, surgery, coping, a hotline, a live chat, and an open forum where you can post questions to others like yourself!.
My heart goes out to you as I am in a flare as well!. Being in pain stinks and feeling like nobody understands what you are going through is just as bad!. I hope you feel better soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com