since starting on pentasa in october im a different person having no symtoms at all and im not just saying that i really mean my symtoms have completely gone for now fingers crossed i dont see many people on this site upping the results of this medication i was on asacol pre this med with mixed results mainly not good at the moment im eating what i want when i want with no thoughts in my head about a nearby toilet etc anyone else had the same results
Hi John,
I am truly delighted for you. This is a wretched condition and to read stories such as yours is an absolute pleasure and tonic.
Long may you remain in happy remission!
Kindest regards,
Peter A
everyone is different. it does little for me 
sounds good, hope it continues that way for you. ive tried it a few times and it has helped me whilst taking it but back to square one when stopped. we are all different, so fingers crossed for you!
Asacol, Octasa and Pentasa are all mesalazine (sometimes called mesalamine) which is in the class of drugs called aminosalicylates - anti-inflammatory drugs. Having said, that I suffered dizzyness and intolerable back pain on Pentasa which disappeared when I was switched to Octasa. It makes me wonder if there are differences in the minor constituents of the different brands which affect IBD sufferers in different ways.
It did the same for me, all i can say is be diligent with it. I was symptom free for years on Pentasa and came off it for a few months and went through my worst flare since having the disease.
Good Luck!