Question 1

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 2

can you tell me about side effects on imuran (azathioprine)?

Accepted Answer

Immune suppression: Imuran (azathioprine) is a medication which suppresses your immune system. This can lead to an increased risk of infections such as viruses and colds. Other side effects are less common, such as nausea and vomiting, suppression of bone marrow function (especially white and red blood cells), pancreas inflammation and liver dysfunction. Long term use may be associated with certain types of cancers (lymphoma, skin)

Question 3

has anyone experience with side effects on imuran (azathioprine)?

Accepted Answer

Side Effects: The typical side effects i tell my patients about include:
1.  Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
2.  Transaminitis (increased liver function test levels)
3.  Nausea/vomiting
4.  Fatigue
the drug can be reduced in terms of its dosage to prevent or decrease some side effects.

Question 4

does anyone know the side effects of stopping imuran (azathioprine) all at once?

Accepted Answer

Disease may flare: Imuran (azathioprine) is a non specific immunosuppressive drug used in several autoimmune diseases (i.e. Inflammatory bowel disease) and transplant rejection.  It usually suppresses the formation of white blood cells.   If suddenly stopped the reason it was prescribed may suddenly flare.  You should discuss changing the dose with your doctor.

Question 5

what sort of side effects might one experience while taking imuran (azathioprine)?

Accepted Answer

Mostly none: If you're taking Imuran (azathioprine) at the doses used to teat ibd, most have no side effects. Few are allergic and develop pancreatitis. The biggest issue is to monitor blood counts to make sure WBC doesn't go too low, which can lead to serious infections. Occasionally liver enzymes can go up, which is reversible. Very rarely associated with malignancy. You should have tpmt checked before starting.

Question 6

i have been on imuran (azathioprine) 50 mg for about 2 months, how long do people usually stay on this medication, because it has many side effects and i am worried?

Accepted Answer

Crohn's dosease: Depends on the relief of symptoms called remission. The remission time is different in person to person. Looks like you have flare or relapse because you are taking other meds as well. Your doctor would evaluate the status of crohn's disease time to time and adjust the treatment accordingly.

Question 7

if methotrexate injworked great at controlling my symptoms but gave me gi issues, is it likely that imuran (azathioprine) tablets would give me gi side effects too?

Accepted Answer

See details: I have personally never seen a case of GI intolerance to injectable Methotrexate and I have literally had scores of patients on it. Other rheumatologists on this forum may have a different experience. The major side effect of Imuran (azathioprine) is GI intolerance.

Question 8

what are some side effects of prednisone or imuran (azathioprine) (drugs)?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Water retention, affects appetite, increased risk of infection, delayed wound healing to name a few.

Question 9

how effective is imuran (azathioprine) for lupus or sjogrens? methotrexate worked great for me but can't tolerate gi side effects even with injection.

Accepted Answer

See details: Imuran (azathioprine) can be an effective alternative, especially for treatment of sle.

Question 10

how long does it take for blood counts and liver enzymes to return back to normal after stopping imuran (azathioprine) ?? and how long will side effects reverse ?

Accepted Answer

Within 1-3 months: Imuran (azathioprine) is a drug used to suppress the immune system in many diseases.  Monitoring liver function tests is used to detect hepatotoxicity, generally defined as elevated AST/ALT greater than twice normal.  Dose reduction or split dosing, or use of allopurinol may minimize hepatoxicity, but the vast majority of patients will reverse the liver injury within 1-3 months after discontinuation of Imuran (azathioprine)

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What sort of side effects might one experience while taking imuran (azathioprine)?

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I have been on imuran (azathioprine) 50 mg for about 2 months, how long do people usually stay on this medication, because it has many side effects and i am worried?

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If methotrexate injworked great at controlling my symptoms but gave me gi issues, is it likely that imuran (azathioprine) tablets would give me gi side effects too?

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What are some side effects of prednisone or imuran (azathioprine) (drugs)?

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How effective is imuran (azathioprine) for lupus or sjogrens? methotrexate worked great for me but can't tolerate gi side effects even with injection.

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How long does it take for blood counts and liver enzymes to return back to normal after stopping imuran (azathioprine) ?? and how long will side effects reverse ?

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