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Diet and Nutrition in Crohn Disease (cont.)

Medical Author:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Coauthor:
Sandeep Mukherjee, MD, MB, BCh
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD

Does my medication affect my nutrition?

Some medications used to treat Crohn's disease, such as sulfasalazine, can interfere with absorption of nutrients from food. Certain medications taken for other medical conditions also can affect levels of vitamins and minerals in the body. Ask your health care provider to review all of your medications.

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