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As a further to my previous review:(have been taking Apriso for about six months and have not had any flareups. I was taking Entocort but my doctor had me switch to Apriso and am very satisfied. Apriso while expensive is about one third the price of Entocort. I read it is for use for up to 6 months but now I see many people have been taking it for much longer. On May 27, 2011, after taking Apri...

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I've recently had a flare up with my illness and the dr. that is taking care of my problem just recently raised my dose of Apriso from 4 caplets a day to 8 caplets a day which total 3000 mg. daily,,,is that too high of a dose to take?

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Kayla | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/18/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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So I’ll start by saying yes it has helped with my ulcerative colitis! However I have had some pretty severe side effects! Nausea, severe fatigue. Stiff joints, stomach pains and I mean like having to take a narcotic to stop them! Also SEVERE joint pain!! My whole right leg my hip knee and ankle have been inflamed and swollen since I started it. I stopped for a few days to make sure it’s my meds and sure is.. felt so much relief in my leg after I quit but my stomach symptoms came right back so now I am taking it again but ughhh these side effect??Read More Read Less

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Toyotaroadrunner | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/27/2019
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been taking this expensive $$$.$$ for a week and nothing yet. Still have symptoms.

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Rebecca | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/7/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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This med has made diarrhea worse gave it one month told doctor so he added another with called budesonide total diarrhea every half hour. I stopped today everything, trying crackers pedilight & anti-diarrhea, my fingers are crossed. I gave one piece of toast...I'm praying, if not we are going to ER

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centaurojz | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/24/2018
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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Using this drug for the past 6-7 years, only one flare up because I decided to reduce the dosage, down side?....$372 per month, with insurance (high deductible) with the $100 coupon from manufacturer discounted.

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oiLcri4 | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2018
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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effective without side effects

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Suzy | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/10/2017
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been on Apriso for 1-1/2 years. First 6 months 4 a day, then the past year 2 a day for maintenance as symptoms are gone. Had a follow-up colonoscopy last month and results show no evidence of colitis!!! First clean colonoscopy since I was diagnosed over 20 years ago! No adverse reaction to this drug. Would highly recommend it.

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John91 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2016
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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Started taking this about a month ago. Most symptoms of Colitis are gone. No more mad rushes to the bathroom in the morning. Almost feel normal again.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/19/2016
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 4.3
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It works, I'm in remission. I'm just confused as to why I have to swallow 4 horse pills that are half empty, a smaller capsule would help with swallowing.

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gplan9696aol.com | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/1/2016
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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I would like to know,if anybody stopped using Apriso,does your hair grow back?

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LJam | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/29/2016
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 4.0
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I started Apriso a month ago. I was on Asacol for 4 years (the length of my diagnosis), but my insurance stopped covering it. I was nervous about switching, but so far so good on Apriso. I have experienced diahrea and a rash, but both were mild and didn't last long. I also take Humira. Looking forward to possibly going into remission.

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patcwin | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/23/2015
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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been in remission for 5 years only 1 flare up and that was shortly after I started Apriso. Since been fine

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dchad0178 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/5/2015
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on apriso for 5 years or so. It has kept my uc under control. One flare up in 5 years. Take med. in morning after breakfast. Cause upset if taken without food. Down side is cost $198 a month even with my insurance.

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Fat Albert | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/6/2015
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 4.3
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I was diagnosed with UC over 20 years ago. Had been taking Asacol until 2 months ago (my insurance quit paying for it). I am doing fine on the Apriso but it is way to expensive. With insurance I still had to pay $110 for a months supply. I am working with my Dr to change what I am taking,

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Selene | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2014
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 1.7
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Diagnosed in July with UC After 20 days on Apriso, had flu like myalgia, arthralgis and significant fatigue. Now, after being off the med for 19 days, I still have the same symptoms and am feeling much worse. Shouldn't this go away after almost 3 weeks of not taking the med?? I felt so bad, I went to the ER with negative results for any other problem

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GailJ | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/7/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I took apriso for 3 months with good results, my intestinal ulcers' pain quit. Then I deveoloped intolerance to apriso, with abdominal pain, fatigue, and depression. I cut back to 1 a day with a meal in the evening and still have stomach pain during the night and day. I think I will stop taking it. I also take Budesonide.

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Happy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/26/2014
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 4.3
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I'm 28 and was diagnosed with UC 6 months ago. I started on Apriso immediately. I misread the dosage and have been taking 1 pill in the am instead 4. My symptoms have gone away except for a couple of instances within 6 months. My gastroenterologist was pleasantly surprised at my success on such low dosage . Only side effect for me is slight nausea througout the day if I dont eat small meals throughout. Also, as advised do not stay in direct sunlight for long periods of time or you will develop a Migraine like no other. High sun sensitivity.Read More Read Less

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Lee | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2014
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 2.3
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I tried 3 doses as samples to replace Pentasa (which gave me headaches) and they were ok. But the day after I paid $60 for a prescription of Apriso (no coupons available) I started a "acute intolerance syndrome" - cramping, headache, stomach pain and bloody diarrhea. Stopped the Apriso and all symptoms stopped except the blood. That took 6 weeks on prednisone to stop completely. I'm glad it works for some folks, but for me it was intolerable.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/10/2014
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication sent me backwards after doing great for a month on Entocort. My spasms & pain were back & Dr. said to quit it. I only took it for a month.

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cenla | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/31/2014
Condition: Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking Apriso several years ago (4 or 5?). I have had a couple minor flare-ups, all when I waited too long to visit the doctor after a prescription ran out. Once I got a new prescription and started taking it again - all better! Overall I would say this has made a GREAT improvement in my life. I take 4 pills in the AM, which is so much easier than having to take Asacol all day long.

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stewtoo | 75 or over | Male | Patient
5/18/2014
Condition: Ulcerated Colon
Overall rating 1.7
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I took Apriso 8X 325mg ea. once a day for six months. I seemed to be no different at the end than I was at the beginning. I stopped it at this point.

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