Generic Name: Dipentum (olsalazine)
Dipentum Reviews
For Ulcerative Colitis "I have used Dipentum since first being diagnosed 35 years ago. The dosage has been 500mg twice a day. During this period, I have only had two flairs. One was when, on the advice of my physician, I attempted to wean myself from the medication. I have had no adverse side effects. Recently, on the advice of my physician, I substituted Mesalamine. The side effects were severe. On returning to Dipentum all side effects were alleviated. Medicines are idiosyncratic. Dipentum is worth an experiment."
"I have Chron's disease. I took Dipentum for over 30 years, but they would not cover it after going on Medicare. I had to get it from a Canadian pharmacy and now they can no longer get it. I don’t know if I could get it from an American pharmacy but even if I could I wouldn’t be able to afford it. When on it I didn’t have any flair-ups with my Crohns. It really worked and was excellent. I had no side effects."
For Ulcerative Colitis "True it works great had it for over 20 yrs but now insurance places not want to cover it ."
For Ulcerative Colitis "I want to take this but I can't pay for it anymore."
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