Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Even though I am allergic to Sulpha I had been taking and increasing dosage slowly a generic version of Azulfidine (called Sulfasalzine) in placement of Asacol (which has starch filler in it.) Since I had increased the dosage slowly I have had minimal reaction to breaking out in hives so I thought this avenue was a success...or so I thought - with the increase in dosage (now at 5, 500mg tabs a day) I have noticed an increase in a mild, queezy feeling mid day that makes me almost detest the sight of food. This latest symptom prompted me to check in with the pharmacist to see if I was taking a coated version of this drug and if not did the coated version have illegal fillers. The pharmacist called me today and told me that the generic version I am taking has corn starch in it!!!!! They do not even carry the actual drug Azulfadine and will need to call the manufacturer to see if there are fillers in that form. This news is most frustrating. Given the queasiness, the latest news about the starch and pretty much being symptom free I am debating about just stopping meds all together. I am on 5 mg of Prednisone and if all goes well, I will be off of this stuff in about two weeks. Aside from a mild flare (softer stools and just a hint of pus) at 10 mg - which lasted for about 1 1/2 weeks and is now gone, I am symptom free. Do you guys think avoiding meds would makes sense or do you suggest another avenue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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