RE: A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Sulfasalazine in Comparison with 5-Aminosalicylates in the Induction of Improvement and Maintenance of Remission in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

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" Considering the lower cost of treatment with SSZ and the equal rate of adverse events with other 5-ASAa, it is not surprising to suggest SSZ as a first-choice treatment for UC and reserve 5-ASAs for when SSZ intolerability occurs. "

http://www.springerlink.com/content/h173883241721474/

I guess my GI's recommendation is consistent with this study. Thanks, Pat.

Arne

57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000

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