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My doctor has prescribed mesalamine suppositories in addition to the lialda dr i already take for ulcerative colitis that affects the rectum. no other gastro i've seen has made this recommendation, and i'm curious if there ant concerns with doing so?
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Yes, use both oral and topical mesalamine are probably unnecessary. You should ask your GI doctor.
Answered 12/16/2021
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