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Living with UC

There’s no doubt that living with ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms can sometimes be challenging. But with the right medication and a good support network that includes your doctor, there's more time to be you.

We’ve asked a number of UC experts for their advice and proven strategies for living life your way with UC symptoms. Some of these experts also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). You’ll find some of their insights and tips here. And if you want more support to live a life that’s less about UC and more about you, we’ll send you a 4-part weekly e-mail series written by experts in IBD when you join our Connect 2 More program.

Tracie Dalessandro is a registered dietitian who’s battled inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for most of her life. Read what she’s learned about planning a healthy and nutritious diet.

Carol Rice moderates an ulcerative colitis forum at HealingWell.com. Read what she has learned from monitoring online posts—and from her own experience with UC—about managing the impact UC has on your important relationships.

The more your doctor knows about your UC symptoms and how you feel about them, the better the two of you can tailor your treatment plan. Learn how to work effectively with your doctor.

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Lialda is approved for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The safety and effectiveness of Lialda have been established in 2 eight-week clinical trials.

Important Safety Information

You should not take Lialda if you are allergic to salicylates (including mesalamine or aspirin) or to any of the ingredients of Lialda. Tell your doctor if you have a stomach blockage or are allergic to sulfasalazine. Mesalamine has been associated with a syndrome that may be difficult to distinguish from an ulcerative colitis flare-up. If you experience cramping, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, headache or rash, talk to your doctor immediately. Some patients taking mesalamine have reported heart-related hypersensitivity reactions, such as inflammation of the heart muscle and inflammation of the lining of the heart. Tell your doctor if you have problems with your liver or kidneys.

In worldwide clinical trials, Lialda was generally well tolerated. The most common adverse events were headache and flatulence. As with other medications, some serious side effects may occur. Less than 1% of patients experienced inflammation of the pancreas, which led to discontinuation of therapy with Lialda.

Please see Lialda Full Prescribing Information

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