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What is the safest and most effective systemic medication that can be used for long periods to treat crohn's disease?
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Safe OR Effective?: No drug is entirely safe, but you are correct in wanting to balance efficacy against safety. Biologics are unquestionably the most effective crohn's medication class, followed by immunomodulators & corticosteroids. Each of these has however significant associated safety concerns which can be minimized when used appropriately in a physician-monitored setting. Get a good GI doctor, & go from there!
Answered 6/20/2020
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