Question 1

can u take azathioprine and drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Below: Drinking alcohol while taking azathioprine can harm your liver. It is best to limit or avoid alcohol all together.

Question 2

is azathioprine safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: It is a potent medication with potential side effects and long term risks that should be discussed with your doctor. That being said, it is given for serious disease which, if untreated, have their own complications and issues. As is everything in medicine, it is a risk-benefit ratio to decide on using a particular medication or not.

Question 3

any side effects of azathioprine?

Accepted Answer

Many: It is an immunosuppressive agent so infections can occur. Gi symptoms such as nausea and vomiting and diarrhea are reported. Bone marrow suppression and  pancreatitis are other severe known complications associated with this agent.  Cancers (especially skin cancers) are more common in people taking immunosuppression drugs.

Question 4

is it ok to drink on azathioprine? moderate ..

Accepted Answer

Imuran (azathioprine): This can be a toxic medication.  I would not drink any alcohol while taking this medication.

Question 5

has anyone with chrons disease taken azathioprine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I prescribe it for many of my patients and it is generally effective and well tolerated.

Question 6

does anyone know the side effects of azathioprine?

Accepted Answer

Azathioprine info: Open this link for more info:

http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682167.Html.

Question 7

what are the side effects of imuran (azathioprine)?

Accepted Answer

Immunosuppression: Immunosuppression can lead to mulitple problems; delayed wound healing, problems with infections, increased risks of certain types of cancers, anemia and GI upset.

Question 8

is imuran/azathioprine a type of chemotherapy drug?

Accepted Answer

Azathioprine: Not technically a chemotherapy drug more like an immunosuppressant.

Question 9

can imuran (azathioprine) cause gallbladder problems?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The immunosuppressive agent can cause toxicity to the liver but not usually the gallbladder. You should discuss with the doctor prescribing the medicine for you.

Question 10

what is the price range of azathioprine (imurel) in usa?

Accepted Answer

See below: 60 50mg generic azothioprin range from 30+ dollars at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid to 24-25 dollars at Walmart and Target.

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