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Octasa and weigh gain

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helen78278
helen78278

Hi I have been taking 6 x Octasa everyday for about a year now and have been putting on weight but I can't seem to shift it. Has anyone else experienced this?

Having a flare up at the moment 😦

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  • robert90213
    robert90213 helen78278

    Posted

    i have been changed from asacol to octasa and i seem to be putting weight on as well it's been about 4-6 months maybe it is the pills i only take 3 a day.

    • helen78278
      helen78278 robert90213

      Posted

      Hi thanks for replying. Yes I was on asacollection before too but did not think they worked very well. Can I ask do you have any problems with your diet now you are on Octasa?
    • robert90213
      robert90213 helen78278

      Posted

      I have more fat on my belly and I have not eaten more I don't think are you the same?

  • robert90213
    robert90213 helen78278

    Posted

    i am still eating the same but seem to have put more weight on i did not think of the octasa doing this until i read your post.
    • helen78278
      helen78278 robert90213

      Posted

      Hi yes I have been eating normally and putting on more weigh. Even on tablets I have trouble eating certain things - peppers, mushrooms and other healthy foods. Hopefully my tabletson will be reduced in October on my next appointment. I had to start taking vitamin do and calcium tablets since taking Octasa.

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