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Lialda versus Asacol

by Anniston, Sep 22, 2008 09:22AM
Has anyone tried Lialda?  Does it perform any better than Asacol?  How much more is your co-pay for Lialda than Asacol.  I want to ask my doc to make a switch.
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by 25years, Sep 26, 2008 01:19PM
What makes you want to switch...curious.

by Mel862, Oct 03, 2008 05:06PM
To: Anniston
I have just started taking Lialda. I previously took Asacol. I enjoy the Lialda because I was taking 3 pills three times a day with Asacol and now I only take 4 pills once a day with Lialda. I haven't been on the Lialda for very long, but so far the results are good. I'm not sure that it is better than Asacol, but I think it is easier and equal in performance. You might ask your doctor if they have any prescription cards for Lialda. My doctor was given cards from Lialda, which you can use with your insurance. The cards allow you to never pay more than $25 for a month's supply of Lialda. Otherwise, it is extremely expensive. It will depend on your insurance on what it will cost, but before the card and after insurance, it was going to be $497 for me.

by Connie826, May 23, 2009 11:54AM
To: Anniston
I've been on Asacol for five years.  At times it keeps me level, other times it can't contol flare-ups.  In reading about Lialda I find some questionable problems - insommnia, headache, anal sores, etc.  

Has anyone taken combination of Asacol and Lialda.  I need something more effective.  Doctor is wanting to put me on Remicade - don't want that!  

by miracle71009, May 25, 2009 02:33PM
To: Anniston
yes i was taking 2 tabs. 3 times a day with asacol and now i only take 2 a day wiyh lialda.

by hrisapia, Oct 19, 2009 08:36PM
To: Anniston
Sigh...I tried Lialda for a month...the headaches were insane!  My doc switched me to Asacol...my body wouldn't absorb them.  So, I'm on my third med...Apriso...$248 for a one month supply!  I don't see any real difference with anything so far...
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