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What are the side effects of imuran (azathioprine)?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Immunosuppression: Immunosuppression can lead to mulitple problems; delayed wound healing, problems with infections, increased risks of certain types of cancers, anemia and GI upset.
Answered 6/10/2014
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It is dose dependent: The toxicity depends how much you are taking and how long.... . It also depends what other med you are on i.e. Med for gout.....if you are with antigout....bone marrow suppression can be a serious condition. .......infection,liver function alteration,cancer etc.....low dose should not be a problem and are given for many conditions and patient can be on for long time with regular follow ups
Answered 7/4/2014
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