Get the Most from Your Treatment

Taking your medication and taking care of yourself are among the best ways you can cope with ulcerative colitis. A few simple tips can help you get the most from your treatment. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

1. Take your medication exactly as prescribed

2. Stay informed

• Learn about ulcerative colitis.
• Understand the importance of taking your medication even when your symptoms improve.

3. Talk to your doctor
Keep your doctor informed of your condition, changes in your health, and new medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Ask your doctor about Asacol, a non-steroidal oral 5-ASA. It has been proven to help treat mild to moderate flare-ups of ulcerative colitis. Asacol can help manage UC symptoms, including reducing the number of bowel movements and decreasing rectal bleeding. And Asacol helps relieve UC symptoms as early as 3 weeks.*

4. Maintain a healthy lifestyle

• Exercise regularly.
• Get adequate rest.
• Practice relaxation.
• Eat a nutritionally sound diet.
• Identify and avoid foods that may worsen your symptoms.
• Avoid unnecessary stress.

Consult with your doctor before beginning any diet or exercise program.


*Individual results may vary.