If I take Humira and go to Costa Rica, can I take Travelan?

25-year-old woman6 years ago
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25-year-old woman · 6 years ago
I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease last October and have been taking prednisone for 8 weeks in decreasing doses. I finished the prednisone a few weeks ago and started humira on December 7 (160mg for the first dose), on December 21 I did my 2nd injection at 80mg and the maintenance dose for subsequent injections is 40mg. I have been taking calcium and iron in the last few months, but have finished taking them. I have a blood test in January to re-evaluate everything
Lysanne Villemure · 6 years ago
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Lysanne Villemure · 6 years ago
Travelan is contraindicated if you have an immune system disease such as Crohn's disease.
However, you may be able to receive Dukoral vaccine (2 doses by mouth) if your Crohn's disease is now well controlled. This oral vaccine requires a prescription. The first dose must be taken at least 2 weeks before departure and the 2nd dose 1 week before departure. It protects against E.Coli traveler's diarrhea and cholera.
Lysanne Villemure · 6 years ago
Do not hesitate if you need more information.
25-year-old woman · 6 years ago
In this case, can I take Imodium?
Lysanne Villemure · 6 years ago
Yes, if it is not an infectious diarrhea (3 liquid stools in 24 hours, blood in the stools or mucus, cramps, nausea, fever). Your local pharmacist can prescribe an antibiotic to take with you on your trip in case of traveler's diarrhea and advise you on rehydration drinks.
Lysanne Villemure · 6 years ago
Imodium can be taken if you have an initial bout of diarrhea, which does not appear to be infectious.
Lysanne Villemure · 6 years ago
You will find a lot of information on this government website

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