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CAN I TAKE SULFASALAZINE IF I HAVE AN ALLERGY TO SULFA DRUGS? There may be cross-reactivity if you have a sulfa allergy and therefore alternative medications to sulfasalazine should be considered instead. CAN I TAKE 5-ASA IF I HAVE AN ASPIRIN ALLERGY? There are some similarities between 5-ASA and…

5-ASA HOW DO I TAKE 5-ASA? Some 5-ASA work best in certain parts of the gut, so you may be prescribed a particular type or brand depending on where you have the inflammation. Many specialists in IBD believe that if a particular brand or type of 5-ASA is…

HOW SAFE ARE IBD DRUGS? Before drugs are licensed in Canada, they go through rigorous research and clinical trials on thousands of people. This process can take many years. Drugs are licensed by the Health Canada. The Health Canada plays an active role in ensuring that you have access to…

CAN I ALTER THE DOSE OF IBD MEDICATIONS MYSELF? It is usually important to take the full dose to get the full effect. Some medicines must also be taken in particular ways – for example, at particular times of day, on an empty stomach, or with or after…