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Medication question-Zeposia


Sat, March 18, 2023 8:44 AM

My son is a college student and was diagnosed with UC in 2018.  He has been taking Mesalamine since being diagnosed with no issues.   However, his colonoscopy in December 2022 revealed some inflammation and recent calprotectin was in the 400s.  His doctor is recommending he switch to Zeposia.  I am curious about this new medication and if anyone has taken it--side effects, ect OR is there an alternative.  His doctor says his UC is still considered mild.  Thank you!

FPO amr1016
Joined Mar 17, 2023

Fri, September 22, 2023 9:51 PM

Reply posted for amr1016.

Zeposia is an oral medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults. Zeposia works by reducing io games inflammation in the gut and preventing immune cells from migrating to areas of inflammation

FPO michaelarringto
Joined Sep 22, 2023

Mon, March 20, 2023 1:30 PM

Reply posted for amr1016.

Here is more information about the medication hope it helps https://www.zeposiahcp.com/ulcerative-colitis

FPO
 

FPO gameofcrohns42
Joined May 11, 2023

Mon, March 20, 2023 11:56 AM

Reply posted for gameofcrohns42.

thank you!  Also curious if anyone has taken it and how did it work out? Thanks again

FPO amr1016
Joined Mar 17, 2023

Sat, March 18, 2023 1:41 PM

Reply posted for amr1016.

Here is more information about the medication hope it helps https://www.zeposiahcp.com/ulcerative-colitis

FPO gameofcrohns42
Joined May 11, 2023

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