These medications are not without their side effects and dietary interactions . Individual tolerance to medications varies greatly. Discuss possible side effects, as well as dietary interactions, before you start the medication. Being aware ahead of time can help you prevent problems. Its very important for your doctor and pharmacist to be aware of all the medications you are taking.
Many drugs have side effects that impact the effectiveness or absorption of other medications.
If you are taking OTC or prescription medications for any reasons, be sure and share this information with your doctor. These preparations are generally useful for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and for preventing relapse of ulcerative colitis. These medications are chemically similar to aspirin, and should not be used by people who are allergic to aspirin. Most of these medications have few side effects and appear to be safe for children and pregnant or nursing women. The goal of anti-inflammatory drug therapy is to control the destructive inflammation of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.