Table 8
Retrospective evaluation of treatment responses in lymphocytic colitis
| No of patients | Effect | No effect | Side effects | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loperamide | 67 | 47 (70%) | 17 (25%) | 3 (5%) |
| Bulking agents | 12 | 3 (25%) | 9 (75%) | 0 |
| Cholestyramine | 46 | 26 (57%) | 13 (28%) | 7 (15%) |
| Sulphasalazine | 19 | 4 (21%) | 6 (32%) | 9 (47%) |
| Mesalazine | 28 | 14 (50%) | 11 (39%) | 3 (11%) |
| Olsalazine | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Metronidazole | 23 | 14 (61%) | 7 (30%) | 2 (9%) |
| Norfloxacin | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Prednisolone | 16 | 15 (94%) | 1 (6%) | 0 |
| Budesonide | 17 | 14 (82%) | 2 (12%) | 1 (6%) |
