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Steroids WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SUDDENLY STOP TAKING STEROIDS? For steroid treatments lasting longer than a few days, it is VERY important not to miss a dose, and to only stop treatment under medical supervision. This is because after some days or weeks of taking steroids your body…

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…

Steroids WHAT SPECIAL INFORMATION SHOULD YOU GIVE YOUR DOCTOR? Make sure you tell doctors and nurses treating you about any of the following: Infections. Oral steroids can both make infections more severe and mask symptoms of infections. Also let them know if you have had Tuberculosis (TB) in…

Vedolizumab ENTYVIO® WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH IT? Immediately after an infusion, you may feel tired and drowsy, especially if you have had medication to reduce side effects. For this reason, it could be a good idea to…

Steroids WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH STEROIDS? If you take a course of steroids you may be given a blue ‘steroid card’ providing details of the prescriber, drug, dosage and duration of treatment. This should be carried with you at all…

Adalimumab HUMIRA® TIPS ON INJECTING ADALIMUMAB? One of the most common side effects of adalimumab injections is pain at the injection site, sometimes with redness, itching and swelling. Using the drug when it is at room temperature may help reduce this, so try taking it out of the…

Adalimumab HUMIRA® WHAT CHECKS WILL I NEED BEFORE I START IT? Pre-treatment screening is essential to check your suitability for treatment with Adalimumab. Make sure our IBD team treating you know: if you have any history of tuberculosis (TB) or any recent exposure to people with TB. You should…

Infliximab REMICADE® WHAT CHECKS WILL I NEED BEFORE I START IT? Pre-treatment screening is essential to check your suitability for treatment with Infliximab. Make sure our IBD team treating you know: If you have any history of tuberculosis (TB) or any recent exposure to people with TB. You…

Methotrexate WHAT CHECKS WILL I NEED BEFORE I START IT? Before you start treatment you will need to have blood tests, including liver and kidney tests, as methotrexate can affect the blood count and sometimes cause liver problems. Your doctor may also request a chest x-ray, lung function tests, or liver…

Ustekinumab STELARA® WHAT CHECKS WILL I NEED BEFORE I START IT? Pre-treatment screening is essential to check your suitability for treatment with ustekinumab. Make sure our IBD team treating you knows the following: If you have any history of tuberculosis (TB) or any recent exposure to people with…