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How often you should do blood tests if you're on imuran (azathioprine) .. and how many months does it take to make an effect on blood counts and cause cancer risks ?
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Imuran (azathioprine) effects: Before starting TPMT test to assess metabolism which affects dosing. Check blood counts.liver function about every month,for blood and liver effects. Certain drugs like ACE inhibitors( high blood pressure), allopurinol ( gout) increase blood levels. Cancer risk is over decades but if you are on imuran (azathioprine) the underlying disease is also a cancer risk. Use sunscreen. Do not worry many take imuran (azathioprine)
Answered 3/30/2015
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