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ZEPOSIA is a once-daily pill for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC).

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ZEPOSIA is a once-daily pill for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC).

Take as directed by your doctor if certain liver problems exist.

About UC

Understanding how ulcerative colitis (UC) occurs, recognizing common symptoms, and learning how to manage the condition with your healthcare provider can bring you closer to finding the help you need.

What is UC?

UC is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the lining of the colon. It is not fully known what causes UC, but people are typically diagnosed when they’re in their 30s using a combination of symptom assessment and endoscopy (ie, colonoscopy).

A closer look at UC

UC is thought to be related to an irregular immune response. In UC, the immune system responds incorrectly and recruits immune cells to the colon (large intestines and rectum). This results in ongoing (chronic) inflammation that damages the colon and causes the symptoms that people with UC may experience.

UC symptoms

UC symptoms can range from mild to severe and can vary depending on the person. Even if you feel fine, flare-ups can be common and unpredictable. Here are some of the most common symptoms:

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Abdominal pain

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Rectal bleeding

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Bowel urgency

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Feeling tired

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Diarrhea

Are your symptoms still getting in the way?

Answer 7 questions to create a personalized guide to help your UC healthcare provider better understand your symptoms, their impact, and ways to address them.

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Let’s get started

Symptoms (Section 1 of 3)

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Now let’s chat about your current approach

Treatment (Section 2 of 3)

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Lastly, let’s explore how UC impacts your daily life

Lifestyle (Section 3 of 3)

What symptoms have you experienced since your last doctor’s visit?

Once a symptom is selected, indicate how it has changed since your last visit.

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Abdominal pain/cramping

Worse

Same

Better

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Diarrhea

Worse

Same

Better

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Rectal bleeding

Worse

Same

Better

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Frequent bowel movements

Worse

Same

Better

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Accidents

Worse

Same

Better

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Fatigue

Worse

Same

Better

Have you experienced weight loss since your last visit?

In the past year, how often have you needed steroids to help control flare-ups?

Do you ever miss or forget to take a dose of your current treatment?

When it comes to managing your UC symptoms, how satisfied are you with your current treatment?

Very
unsatisfied

Room for
improvement

Satisfied

Which aspects of your life are most impacted by UC symptoms?

(Select all that apply)

Aside from your physical symptoms, how does UC make you feel?

Terrible

Neither good
nor bad

Good

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Thank you for your answers!

Scroll down to review and save your personalized discussion guide. Sharing this information with your UC healthcare provider may help determine whether your current approach is right for you.

Download or e-mail your responses below and share with your UC healthcare provider at your next appointment.

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My personalized UC discussion guide

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My symptom experience

Since my last appointment, I have experienced:

SYMPTOMS STATUS
Abdominal pain/cramping Worse
Diarrhea Same
Rectal bleeding Better
Frequent bowel movements Increased
Accidents Increased
Fatigue Same

I've experienced weight loss.

In the past year, I've had flare-ups requiring steroids twice.

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Consider asking:

“Is my current approach to UC doing as much as it could be?"

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My current approach

I don’t always take my medication as regularly as it has been prescribed.

I feel unsatisfied with the control of my symptoms on my current UC treatment.

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Consider asking:

“Can we discuss possible next steps for me?”

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My lifestyle impact

UC is currently impacting my:

My UC makes me feel: Terrible

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Consider asking:

“What can I do in the future to prevent UC from disrupting my life?”

Goals for managing UC

UC is a chronic condition for which treatment is required to help patients achieve and maintain remission, with the goal of maintaining a steroid-free remission.

Strategies for management of UC should be determined by the goals of you and your UC healthcare provider. It is important to discuss your goals, as well as understand his or her goals for you.

Keep track of your symptoms and communicate with your UC healthcare provider about how you’re feeling. Regular and open communication can help to determine the best course of action in managing your UC in a way that works for you.