Success with Entocort

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:04 pm

I have been on Entocort since Nov. Started on 9 mg. a day for 2 months. Went off and the D came back so was able to find generic at AllDayChemist for a very reasonable price and started up again at 9 mg for a month, down to 6mg a day for a month, then 3 mg a day for a month and now I am taking 3 mg a 4 days a week, next month it will be 3 days a week, then 2 days a week then 1 day a week and then I'll be off. So far I have not had a return of D while reducing my dose. So thankful this medication has helped me so much.

UkuleleLady · Post by **UkuleleLady** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:43 pm

I'm very happy for you, Nancy. Stay well.
Best wishes.

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:58 pm

Thanks. It has been years since my digestive system has functioned this well. 17 years to be exact. I think the Entocort has allowed my gut to heal and of course a very strict diet.

Post by **tex** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:20 pm

Nancy,

That's good news. When you finally complete the Entocort dose tapering, if you find that the consistency of your BMs deteriorates, try 1 or 2 antihistamines each day. Many members here have found that antihistamines can help to prevent D in that situation, as the body becomes accustomed to doing without the corticosteroid again. Be sure to select an antihistamine that does not contain a lactose ingredient (such as lactose monohydrate).

Thanks for the update, and I hope that your recovery continues to go smoothly.

Tex

Heady · Post by **Heady** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:04 pm

Happy for your success. Hang in there, the future's lookin bright!

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:07 am

Good News! We are all encouraged by the success stories.

Chrisdat · Post by **Chrisdat** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:52 am

Nancy, Thanks for posting an update. It is so encouraging. I am still on 9 MG. A day. It's nice to look, Lord willing, at my future - may it be like yours. - Chris

CathyMe. · Post by **CathyMe.** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:49 am

Great news Nancy. Thanks for the update. I too found success with tapering down with Entocort over a long period of time. Glad that you're doing well!

lisaw · Post by **lisaw** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:22 am

Nancy, so glad it's going well for you. I just started Entocort 2 weeks ago, and am seeing pretty good results.

coryhub · Post by **coryhub** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:29 am

Happy to hear of your success with Entocort. You are tapering down in a correct and cautious manner. I had similar good results with this drug. It is like a miracle drug to me. I only take it now, 1 pill a day, for vacations (twice a year) and it has given me peace of mind to enjoy my vacation. Let's hope the pharmaceutical companies don't stop making it for lack of profit.

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:33 pm

Great news Nancy. I too had great results tapering as you are. Good job!
Leah

nerdhume · Post by **nerdhume** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:38 pm

So far so good 10 days since I stopped the Uceris cold turkey. Will see my GI tomorrow. I am sooooo thankful I found this group and got my diet under control. I read sometimes on a couple of UC groups. Many people on there don't think diet makes a difference and several have said they will just have surgery rather than try changes to the diet. I just don't understand that way of thinking, but we each have to follow our own path.