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Can imuran (azathioprine) cause back; bone and muscle pain after intake for 1 month?? it's taken for sle .. i have no symptoms other than red face ...
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No: Unlikely that the Imuran (azathioprine) is causing your symptoms but YOU MUST discuss these symptoms with the Doctor who prescribed it! Its VERY important since some very rare drug reactions can cause muscle damage! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 10/4/2016
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