IMURAN Reviews (AZATHIOPRINE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (526 Ratings)

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IMURAN  (AZATHIOPRINE):  Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this condition, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of azathioprine, especially when used in children and young adults.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  Crohn's extreme debilitating joint & muscle pain (especially knees and hands); developing many cold sores & mouth sores; recently noticed much hair loss; very tired Hard to know whether to be satisfied: No flares since surgery May 2006 & no indications; it's been a short time tho; Prednisone gave me cataracts in both eyes; between that & the joint & muscle pain I'm unemployable when I need employment; would like to stop taking Imuran but am afraid of the consequences; have been approved for Remicade but cannot begin that treatment until my eyes are fixed F 49 16 months
10/20/2006
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 1  Crohn's Disease Noticed no improvement in first two weeks. Suddenly began feeling intense pain and vomiting blood. Had to stay in hospital for four days when it was discovered I had developed pancreatitis in reaction to the medication Imuran. F 21 2 weeks
10/14/2006
 5  crohn's hair loss for about the first 3-4 months, joint pain in knees I had bad skin lesions on my upper and lower legs, it took a while to link it to crohn's. I was put on prednisone which did nothing for my skin condition. After about a month and a half of being on imuran the lesions slowly began to heel. I am still on imuran and have been on it for about 10 months F 21 10 months
9/25/2006
 3  crohns None Ive been taking Imuran (generic) for 2 months - the 1st month 50 mg and then upped to 100 mg. Having minor flares but still unpredictable. My dr tells me that it takes a full 3 months on Imuran to get relief in regards to Crohns. I wish I new what to expect. Would love to hear back from others F 43 2 months
8/26/2006
 4  Ulcerative Collitis I haven't experienced any side-effects. I'm tired a lot of the time-might be related? In the beginning-helped me get off Prednisolone, but recently have had major flare-up! Upped the Imuran-now on 175mg-been off prednisolone for two weeks now. Worried bout side effects with pregnancy. F 27 6 years
8/23/2006
 5  Ulcerative colitis hair loss, fatigue, headaches I had pancolitis and was given Salofalk (5-ASA) and Prednisone, but I became cortico-dependent after 4 months of Prednisone, and the doctors said that they wanted to operate me. As this wasn't an option for me, we decided to try Imuran and, after a long time, it was the first drug that really did something for me. It's true that I started to lose hair (quite a lot) and feel tired, but compared to the side effects of Prednisone and all the other cortisone drugs that I tried it was a real relief. F 26 6 months
8/10/2006
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 4  Crohns Very Tired and a wee bit moody. Joint pain severe on shoulders and knees but had this before imuran wth steroids. Bloating and some headaches. they offered me this as a new solution when i had a recent repalse. I am taking 125mg per day. Well i was weened off steroids and on to this so its hard to tell whether i am in remission from steriods, which worked previouly or imuran. Getting weekly blood tests which is a torture to work arounf hey but anything is better than going to the los 20 times a day. Does anyone know if this affects firtility? Feel free to email me. F 24 4 months
7/27/2006
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 2  ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS Severe hair loss - have lost at least 1/3 of my hair. Called doctor today, who claimed that "hair loss is not a side effect of this drug." I tried this drug in 2002, and had serious hair loss, while advised by doctor that hair loss not a side effect. Tried again this time. Started on drug around 2-3 months ago and hairloss started dramatically within the past week. F 31 60 days
7/12/2006
 5  lupus stomach pain really can only say one side effect - stomach pain - other than that feel I thrived on this medication F 49 6 months
7/4/2006
 5  Crohn's Disease Initially lots of hair loss - distressing. Tapered off over time and Nioxin shampoo system has helped that tremendously. Diagnosed 10 years ago, have been in "remission" since 1997 with help of Imuran & Asacol - have never had Crohn's related surgery. No other med has helped or had intolerable side effects. I believe Imuran was "investigational" for Crohn's when I started. Has been a life saver to me. Have been on it nearly 10 years, now only blood testing every 6 months. Still flare from alcohol and shell fish. Had to get off it for pregnancy (didn't do so in time) and had a healthy child but a very difficult pregnancy with serious complications (maybe/maybe not due to meds?). Flared after birth and got right back on it. Been fine 5 years now. I feel very lucky, though I do worry about long term side effects and would like to get off it. F 37 10 years
6/26/2006
 4  mctd lupus tired but not sure is due to imuran rheumatologist just upped my dose to 200mg a day - hoping will not affect blood which has been great so far - been on the drug for two years F 58 2 years
6/22/2006
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 5  Crohn's hair loss? (could be genetic), some fatigue, longer lasting colds/flu, etc. I have been on Imuran for 11 years, the last 10 and 1/2 have been symptom free. I am barely aware I have Crohn's Disease. I am very active and involved in sports. I'm on a high dosage, have considered cutting back, but, my quality of life as compared to before is EXCEPTIONAL. I had frequent bouts, resection, hospitalizations throughout late childhood to early adulthood before starting this medication. No coincidence. M 31 11 years
6/17/2006
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 2  crohn's disease severe joint pain (much difficulty walking), fever, chills, lethargy, hair loss, bloating, nausea I really wanted this drug to work, but shortly after starting it,I began reacting. I can't walk anymore without excruciating pain, and I get fever and chills every evening even after being reduced to 25mg/day. F 32 16 days
6/4/2006
 3  Crohn's Disease Fatigue, loss of strength, loss of appetite, slower healing, much more prone to common colds and infections. Always tired, out in left field some days. The most annoying one was my bench weight dropping 50 lbs. My immune system went from a healthy teenage boy to one equivalent of my 80 year old Grandma's. ( 150 mg, I'm 6'2 180 lbs) However, it put me in remission, have not had another flare-up. M 17 7 months
5/6/2006
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 4  Crohn's Disease More prone to infections, not too much else. I am taking Imuran for my Crohn's disease and I started at 150mg,but my body metabolizes it so quick that I am now on 200mg for my 135 pound frame. Has been a great drug, and helps my body to respons to remicade. F 21 2 years
4/19/2006
 2  autoimun hepatitis In one week suffered intense headaches, severe cold shivers, and in a few more days my joints became extremly painful. Fianlly ended up in emergency room and within 24 hours of not taking drug joints cleared up, the shivers and headaches went away. Joints still hurt but at least I can walk. M 51 14 days
3/27/2006
 2  UC vomiting, change of smells, joint pains I've been on the drug for 2 months and it does'nt really seem to help me. when i started i was vomiting everyday but it stopped after a couple of weeks. The doctor says it can take up to 4 months until it works. I feel kind of stuck now, the useal stomche aches and running to the toilet still huant me. M 28 2 months
3/7/2006
 5  Kidney Transplant/Lupus Very minor hair loss Multiple annoying skin growths after 20 years but nothing before that. That's It! This is a great drug. I have had a fantastic kidney transplant for over 24 years with very minor side effects. F 52 30 years
3/3/2006
 4  Ulcerative Colitis Hair loss initially, but it straightened itself out in about 2-3 months. This did help me get off of prednisone and stopped the weight gain. F 26 5 months
3/1/2006
 4  yes The only side effects I have had is some bloating and not sleeping. I have UC and was going to the bathroom 7 to 10 times a day. I am on day 5 of the medication Imuran and prednisone and have had only one to two trips to the bathroom. F 50 5 days
2/18/2006

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