Mesalamine and Covid Vaccine

kate22

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Posted 4/11/2021 5:12 PM (GMT -5)

Hello, is anyone on mesalamine? If so, I am wondering if it is ok to take it prior to receiving the COVID vaccine. I know it is not recommended one take tylenol or advil (anti-inflammatories) before hand, as it might interfere with one's immune response. Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory as well, so I just wondered...

poopydoop

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Posted 4/11/2021 5:32 PM (GMT -5)

Mesalamine acts locally on the lining of the colon. Unlikely to influence a systemic immune response.

quincy

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Posted 4/11/2021 8:56 PM (GMT -5)

No, it doesnt interfere...keep taking it.
q

Old Hat

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Posted 4/11/2021 11:45 PM (GMT -5)

Try to stick to your usual dosing and keep adequate water supply with you all day-- because doctors say that EVERYONE should be sure to stay well-hydrated when receiving the COVID vaccines. (Mesalamine can dry us out so we have to be extra careful to drink water whenever that feeling crops up.) / Old Hat

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