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bradraz · 07-01-2009, 04:42 AM

So im taking Asacol and prilosec right now, and when i have a stool i see the asacol tabs lol, is that because it is going to be too fast or is that just what happens?

My Butt Hurts · 07-01-2009, 11:39 AM

That's probably just the shell casing, they keep their shape when they pass through. If you grab one out you'll see it is empty. Fun project for this afternoon, huh? Report back with your findings!
I had that happen too, and so did Benson - probably not to worry.

bradraz · 07-02-2009, 02:41 AM

alright im good, i dont feel like going "fishing" if u know what i mean

My Butt Hurts · 07-02-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bradraz

alright im good, i dont feel like going "fishing" if u know what i mean

NO! You've GOT to!! Satisfy your curiosity! You'll never reeeeeally know if you don't go fishing.

teeny5 · 07-02-2009, 11:31 PM

I thought they were coming out too when I took Asacol. My GI said the same thing at MBH. I never fished them out. Probably should have just so I could know once and for all. You never know I could be wondering about it years from now!

crohnsappleadams · 07-03-2009, 02:29 PM

As much as it would gross me out to do so myself, I advise going fishing. An acquaintance of mine told me his body actually became intolerant of asacol and started passing the tablets whole. There's no sense in putting $200 worth of medicine down your gullet every month if your body isn't making use of it.

kello82 · 07-03-2009, 03:03 PM

i agree too brad, go fishing!! you have to!
then youll know for sure that its just the shells. if its not for some reason, then its important to know that your meds are getting where they need to be.
put on a glove maybe? LOL

crohnsappleadams · 07-04-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kello82

i agree too brad, go fishing!! you have to!
then youll know for sure that its just the shells. if its not for some reason, then its important to know that your meds are getting where they need to be.
put on a glove maybe? LOL

I'm not sure where "maybe" comes in to play.

kello82 · 07-05-2009, 10:38 AM

hey, eventually you dont even care anymore. ive had to touch and clean up poo so many times, digging into a toilet (provided its mine of course) barehanded wouldnt be that offensive to me lol

07-01-2009, 04:42 AM	#1
bradraz Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 74	Asocol tabs So im taking Asacol and prilosec right now, and when i have a stool i see the asacol tabs lol, is that because it is going to be too fast or is that just what happens?

07-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#5
teeny5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,192	I thought they were coming out too when I took Asacol. My GI said the same thing at MBH. I never fished them out. Probably should have just so I could know once and for all. You never know I could be wondering about it years from now! __________________ Currently on: Colazol, Prilosec, Prozac, multi-vitamin, vitamin C "Makes me aerodynamic when I fight." -courtesy of Pineapple Express Cardozacreations.blogspot.com

07-01-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
My Butt Hurts Squeals-a-lot! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,854	That's probably just the shell casing, they keep their shape when they pass through. If you grab one out you'll see it is empty. Fun project for this afternoon, huh? Report back with your findings! I had that happen too, and so did Benson - probably not to worry.

07-02-2009, 02:41 AM	#3
bradraz Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 74	alright im good, i dont feel like going "fishing" if u know what i mean

07-03-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
crohnsappleadams Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 142	As much as it would gross me out to do so myself, I advise going fishing. An acquaintance of mine told me his body actually became intolerant of asacol and started passing the tablets whole. There's no sense in putting $200 worth of medicine down your gullet every month if your body isn't making use of it.

07-03-2009, 03:03 PM	#7
kello82 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,567	i agree too brad, go fishing!! you have to! then youll know for sure that its just the shells. if its not for some reason, then its important to know that your meds are getting where they need to be. put on a glove maybe? LOL

07-05-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
kello82 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,567	hey, eventually you dont even care anymore. ive had to touch and clean up poo so many times, digging into a toilet (provided its mine of course) barehanded wouldnt be that offensive to me lol