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Is mercaptopurine helpful for joint pain?
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Maybe: Mercaptopurine is a chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressive drug. It can help people with immune causes of joint pain. Use of this drug requires careful monitoring by an experienced physician.
Answered 6/28/2014
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