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I am passing out asacol (mesalamine) tablets whole in my stool. does this mean my body is not absorbing anything from it? i tried taking digetive enzyme b4 n still

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Tablets: Sounds like failure to dissolve tabs as well as rapid transit. Ought to discuss with your GI doc.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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