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A member asked:

Taking asacol (mesalamine) and prednisone 2x a day but some blood which is now bright red is coming out and i wiped it. good idea i increase my pills to 3x a day?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See a doctor : A better idea is to see your doctor or a gastroenterologist. He may want to change your meds.

Answered 1/23/2013

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