Re: Entocort vs. Humira

I have been using Entocort for nearly three years.  I started using it
after developing a serious allergy to Remicade.  While it is not as
effective as Remicade, i find it sufficiently effective that i cannot
function without it.

I have used Prednisolone (the active metabolite of Prednisone) in the
past.  The side effects with Entocort are far fewer and the regulation of
Crohn's is better with Entocort.  Still after three years of Entocort i do
have problems with bruising and bleeding - my skin is like paper.

I would choose Remicade over Humira.  While the latter is a little less
expensive, if you can find a good cancer clinic they can keep the cost
down for delivering your Remicade dose.

.... jeff

Mark Mandell wrote:
> Curious about whether Entocort(Budesonide) users have found it effective

> against Crohn's flareups.
> 
> I ask because I haven't found it quite as effective as Prednisone so I'm

> considering changing to Humira.  However,  in "defense" of the Entocort
I 
> will say I haven't taken it all that long.  I started in January and
then 
> after two weeks changed to Prednisone(since there was no improvement)and
for 
> five days now, have been on a combined 10 mg. Pred and 9 mg. of the 
> Entocort(I returned to the Entocort on my doctor's recommendation since
it 
> doesn't have as many side effects as the Pred).
> 
> Appreciate any feedback.
> 
> Mark Mandell 
> 
>