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My pcp says i might have colitis. balsalazide didnt work and prednisone worked but caused weight gain.is there a drug that doesnt cause weight gain?
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Yes: Yes you need to see a GI specialize in colitis.each medicine has it's own side effect
Answered 7/31/2015
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