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Taking asacol/lialda and pregnancy


Wed, February 04, 2009 1:00 AM

Has anyone taken asacol or lialda while they were pregnant?  I have one son before I was diagnosed and I would like to have another child, but I am concerned about the effects of the meds on a pregnancy. 

FPO swalsh1130
Joined Oct 6, 2008

Wed, March 04, 2009 1:00 AM

 Reply posted for swalsh1130.

My third child I took asacol and she was born with some complications nothing severe,and my 4th I took colozal. he was born with no problems at all. i took both meds throughout the pregnancy.

FPO dawn28789
Joined Mar 4, 2009

Thu, February 12, 2009 9:46 AM

 Reply posted for durango18.

I was diagnosed just after I had my son.  I started my first real flare up probably the day I got home from the hospital. 

The only thing I have heard is that if you are in an active flare or your UC is not really under control, you have a much higher likelihood of having a miscarriage.

I am more concerned about the phthalate toxicity I might have from the asacol/lialda (I take the maximum dose) and the effect it might have on a developing fetus.

 

FPO swalsh1130
Joined Oct 6, 2008

Mon, February 09, 2009 1:00 AM

 Reply posted for swalsh1130.

Hi,

I have been living with ulcerative colitis for almost six years.  Next yr, my husband and I would like to conceive.  Do you think I will have any complications in doing so with UC?  Tell me about your experience with getting pregnant, being pregnant-living with UC. 

I currently take Lialda and it's ok-but Asacol is better to me.  They are really the same meds, you just basically take Lialda one time a day versus three times a day. 

 

I wish you the best of luck with your new addition.

 

Please reply back-

FPO durango18
Joined Sep 24, 2008

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