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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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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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