Frequently Asked Questions

Why should you take your medication when you feel fine?

Taking your ulcerative colitis medication as prescribed by your doctor is an important part of managing the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. And taking your medication, even when you think you feel fine, can help you reduce the risk of a flare-up and lengthen your time in remission.

What benefits can you gain from remission therapy?

Taking your medication for remission therapy regularly and as prescribed by your doctor can offer a number of benefits:

• Reducing the risk of flare-ups.
• Extending the time between flare-ups.

How can I remember to take my ulcerative colitis medication regularly?

Taking your ulcerative colitis medication as prescribed by your doctor is an important part of your health-care regimen. Medication provides a number of benefits, may help you stay in remission, and reduce the risk of a relapse. Talk with your doctor about why you are not taking your medication as prescribed. He or she can help you develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. You may also want to consider designing a reminder system that will help you remember to take your medication.