Generic Name: Mesalamine
Brand Name: Pentasa
Pentasa Drug and Medication User Reviews
Been ordering my medicine from Universal Drugs in Canada. Excellent service and prices so much cheaper then here for Pentasa 500mg. The drugs are shipped from the United Kingdom or Turkey. US customs gave me problems at first but none now have several orders. Doctor here fax the prescription to Canada.
started taking Pentasa 10 months ago, 8-500 mg daily, then reduces to 4-500 mg daily and seem to be doing well....and blood test have been good also
Took this medication for Chron's disease for just over a month I had more flare ups on this than my entire life! I've strictly followed the proper diet. Unfortunately it's the only drug I can take right now for this disease due to other health complications I stopped taking it several days ago and now I feel heaps better!
My son was diagnosed with mild/moderate Crohn's in late 2015. He was 15 at the time of diagnosis and has been on 4000mg of Pentasa per day. My son experienced no side effects. Pentasa appears to be ineffective in my son's case since tests in Aug '16 showed worsening of the condition. My son's doctor increased dosage to 4500mg/day and was able to get approval for Remicade. My son received his first Remicade infusion several days ago.
This medication is a little expensive, but it is very worth it for me. Little to no side-effects and the medication has all but taken my symptoms away.
I have had UC for 2 years, this drug has kept me symptom free with no side effects so far for the whole 2 years. My only slight irritation is that my doctor prescribes 1 gramme tablets which are big to swallow.
Pentasa was effective for about 2 years but then I started having intestinal bleeding. I was told by one doctor that it could be caused by the Pentasa because it contains aspirin and I had previously had bleeding caused by aspirin. My GI doctor said it is a different form of aspirin and doesn't cause bleeding yet she immediately took me off the Pentasa. Does anyone know which is correct?
Diagnosed with Crohn's in May. Switched from Lialda w/prednisone to Pentasa about a month ago. It's like I'm not taking any medication at all. I had no issues with Lialda. Stayed away from fried foods, leafy greens and nuts. Now, it doesn't matter what I eat...
worst experience ever.watery stools ,chest pain and depression .
Pentasa helped me achieved remission. It was difficult to take though with the four pills in the morning and four at night.
Pentasa has been my go to drug, I started on Pentasa when it first came out, and is when I was first diagnosed. New GI drs would rather have me on something where the side effects are death, my crohns is mild to near nothing. I can effectively keep it under control if I follow the SCD diet and take the gluten, sugar, corn, and rice out of my diet I do very well. I will always have Pentasa around, it does what it says for me and that is what I say to my dr. To the person who asked about the Canada Pentasa, I had to buy it there some 7 years ago, the tablets were big and a little hard to get down but they seemed to work. I was glad when I had insurance coverage again though, but would go back if I had to.
My company is dropping healthcare for its retirees and beginning next year my Pentasa will cost way more than I can afford. Have any of you tried Canadian Pentasa? It comes in a tablet and is far, far less expensive? Help?
reviewing for my daughter. Pentasa has kept her crohns in check for 5 years with very few flare-ups and none serious. another reason I think she is doing so well is because she is an athlete and is very fit.
i was diagnosed with crohns back in january '13. i was started on pentasa bc the DR said it was the best medicine for where my crohns was located. unfortunately after being on it for 6 months the GI DR thinks my body may be trying to reject the pentasa bc im starting to have severe symptoms again. hes gonna put me on 6-mp with the pentasa to see if that helps and if not then i'll be on remicade...
Pentasa has given me my life back! I am able to shop, travel, dine out, & go about other normal ADL's without having to hunt for a restroom as soon as I enter a store or a restaurant. I take 8-500 mg capsules a day. Received a letter from my prescription plan co. 2 days ago stating they will no longer pay any part of the cost of Pentasa (or other inflammatory bowel disease drugs). I cannot afford to pay for it myself, & don't know what to do. Now that I have experienced life free from pain/worry (most of the time), I cannot go back to the miserable life of Crohn's before Pentasa. If anyone has a suggestion as to what I can do to get Crohn's meds again, please share. Thank you.
just started this medication 10 days ago already have had great results only dislike wish the capsules were a little smaller
Why does Pentasa stain the toilet and give the appearance that one is urinating blood. The urine is clear but the toilet looks like I have lost blood. Tests have found nothing wrong with kidneys or bladder. Is the urine/pentasa chemically reacting to toilet cleaners?
I take 2 500 mg of pentasa 4 times a day. This drug seems to work well for me when I remember to take it. I am looking for an alternate drug to take for my Crohn's because I cannot afford the price of this medicine. Why does Pentasa have to be so expensive? Is there another good drug out there for Crohn's that won't put me in the poor house?
I have Crohn's Disease. I have been using Pentasa for over a year. I have not had a flare-up since using it. I have zero side effects. I have even been able to put on weight. Too bad it won't be covered by my insurance anymore.