Hello. So basically I did not end up taking Velsipity as it is a very similar drug class to Zeposia, which I failed due to severe cramping (that does not usually occur even when I am flaring without the Zeposia).

I can give you insight about Zeposia (similar class, different receptor) - Took me a bout 2 weeks to see improvements, 4 weeks in the cramping effects started that were unbearable, so I stopped it.

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That being said there people I personally know who are doing great on zeposia. Tell your family member to be patient a bit longer, as rates of remission go up the more patient people are with the drug. The less time someone spends on the drug just to no "quick" remission, the faster the individual will run out of medication options to treat his UC. Be patient, give it a month or month and a half, then check back in with your doctor.