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Azathioprine

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Azathioprine

The only change for me is the azathioprine!
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Azathioprine

Hi all I have been told I have to start azathioprine how has everyone done on this ..always a worry new drugs :)
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Chest infection

My Dad has Vasculitis and Stage 5 kidney disease he has been on azathioprine for a number of years which has held his Vasculitis under control.
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Hi, has anyone had asthma flair up after taking Azathioprine while reducing Prednisolone?

Azathioprine side effects
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Azathioprine and how it works

As I understand it, pred is the only drug that helps PMR, so if I’m on my minimum dose, and reducing it any further exacerbates my symptoms, will the azathioprine actually help? Second, should I be on a stable pred dose before embarking on azathioprine?
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Shingles and azathioprine

I’m not sure if I can keep taking my azathioprine or not. Forgot to ask the doctor. Anyone has been in the same situation as me? Thanks.x
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Advive pls

Morning everyone i suffer from ibs and have crohns just haveing blood tests done then being puton Azathioprine can u please tell me how u got on with this drug as read lot side effects im on 25mg predisolone at moment thanks in advance
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GPA, azathioprine and biopsy

I am on azathioprine for GPA, which is currently in remission, Urologist wants to take me off these for a few days to carry out a biopsy on my prostate, I am nervous about stopping my immune suppressant as it may lead to the GPA becoming active again.
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Alternative treatments for AIH

Are there alternative medications for AIH (ie other than Azathioprine & Mycophenolate )?
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I am new .....

Have been on hydroxychloroquine for many yrs with Azathioprine. Recently had trouble with low white cells so have stopped Azathioprine and started mycophenolate. I have lupus nephritis. Suffering at the moment with the change over of medication. Thanks x
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Nasal sores & ulcers

I am taking azathioprine, colchicine and prednisolone at present, with minimal effect. Has anyone else suffered with nose issues?
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Sweet Syndrome Associated With Crohn’s Disease Developed After a Combo Therapy With Infliximab and Azathioprine

[CASE-STUDY] Sweet Syndrome Associated With Crohn’s Disease Developed After a Combo Therapy With Infliximab and Azathioprine: A Case Report, DEC 2021. Sweet's syndrome (SS) can develop secondary to inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Azathioprine anyone??

I noticed a few post on Azathioprine, but it doesn't seem a very common medication to prescribe for PMR. As an add-on, my GP rang me this week to ask why I am still on steroids..he thinks 6 week course should have been long enough!
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Any information on Azathioprine medication for Crohns

Can anyone give me feedback on taking Azathioprine for Crohns Colitis?
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Surviving COVID-19, Ventilator, and Month in Hospital

Like many of you, I'm immunocompromised from years of prednisone, azathioprine and Rituxan. Two years ago today, April 3rd, 2020, in spite of sheltering, I wound up in the hospital with COVID-19. Not as much was known about COVID then and there were no vaccines yet.
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Wind 😬 and meds

Also, my son has been told to reduce Prednisolone and take Azathioprine but he hasn’t been told if he should wait until he’s off Prednisolone or take them together. Waiting nearly 2 weeks to hear from consultant. Just wondering what others do?
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Is pain normal/ok?

I have AIH and am on budesonide and azathioprine. This week I’ve been getting some pain in my liver is that normal or should I be calling my doctor? I’m pretty newly diagnosed so not sure what’s normal or not just yet. Any advice would be great
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Stopping Azathioprine

After a blood test My GP has said my platelets are down to 139 (should be at least 150) and to stop taking Azathioprine. I am worried about this as I have GPA and I know it is an important drug. Has anyone else had this problem and what was the outcome. Thanks.
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Azathioprine v Rituximab

Been offered two forms of drugs to choose either Azathioprine or Rituximab side effects with both it’s whether I go for pills or infusion anybody had dealings with these two would be a great help in me choosing which.
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Sharing my Covid experience

I take Azathioprine and 15 mg of Prednisolone. My Covid symptoms have been like a bad cold; sneezing, runny nose, headache, sore throat, lower back pain and more latterly, a cough. I have been able to get out of bed and watch TV, although not much energy.
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