I have limited scleroderma and I have been asked if I want to go on a trial study for Mycophenolate. Just wondering if anyone is on this drug and the side effects of it. Or if anyone is on the minimise trial and how you are getting on with the trial drug.
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I used to take this, and although i didnt feel any bad effects, it made me neutropenic, and so they stopped it. My white blood count rose, then they started it again and it fell. I am now taking azothioprene. I think that its important to have regular blood tests when you are taking it
I'm on the trial, have been taking it for 2 weeks so still on the starter dose, but have had absolutely no side effects. Have to try to remember to put on a sun hat and Factor 30 sunscreen now the spring is finally here! And variably I remember it's an immunosuppressant and wear a mask in enclosed spaces (but very variably!)
I took asked on here and my local support group before going on it - there were one or two who had not got on with the drug, but the overwhelming feedback was positive and encouraging me to go for it.
I know the MINIMISE Team are still very keen to recruit more people for the trial!
I have systemic scelerderma and on 2 mgs of mycophenolate , and have been for nearly 4 years. I have been fine. You have to stop taking it if on antibiotics and for one week after having the Covid jab.
These pills are issued by the hospital not the gps, and I have a blood test every three months, for a new prescription.
Another one on Mycophenolate. I have had no problems with it at all. It was initially prescribed by my rheumatologist, and when the frequent blood tests showed all was fine, my GP now prescribes it and I have three monthly blood tests.
ive been on mycophenolate 3000mg daily for systemic scleroderma no side effects, taken in 2 doses 1,500mgs morning and night,regular blood tests every 4 weeks to monitor levels
I’ve been taking 2 500mg tablets twice a day for about 8 years now. Side effects have been limited. Initially I had some hair loss but added folic acid once a day, which slowed the hair loss.
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