Talking to your doctor
There are many  different types of lifestyle adaptations and medications available to help treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC), so it’s important to keep your doctor up to date about your symptoms and also to let them know how you are feeling on your current treatment plan, and whether this plan aligns with your lifestyle and goals.
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Bringing your talking points to your next appointment is a great way to help get the conversation started.
Understanding my UC treatment options
Want to find out more about the different treatment options available?
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If you suffer from moderate to severe UC and cannot tolerate certain medications, or have had an inadequate response to specific medications, fill out the questionnaire to prepare for your next appointment and find the best fit for you.
Question 1

I would like to understand my treatment options in more detail.

Question 3

I would prefer to take my medication:

Question 5

I’m unfamiliar with all the different treatment options and would like to discuss them.

My next appointment:

Date:

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Time:

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Question 2

I feel like I need to plan my life around my medications and it’s not always convenient.

Question 4

It’s important for me to choose medications that fit with my lifestyle 
(e.g., easy storage, simple preparation).

Question 6

I want to learn more about specific drug options [select all that interest you]:

Notes:

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5-ASA = 5-aminosalicylic acid; IV = intravenous; SC = subcutaneous.
A biosimilar biologic drug, or biosimilar, is a drug demonstrated to be highly similar to a biologic drug that has already been authorized for sale (known as the reference biologic drug).
This is not a complete list of side effects. Talk to your doctor for complete medication information. Your doctor will monitor your response to treatment and may
adjust the dosage as needed. Insurance coverage may vary between treatments. Your doctor or insurance provider can help you determine which treatments you
are eligible for. Bring this guide to your next appointment to help get the conversation started. Visit UCoptions.ca

Information valid as of March 2022.