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How long can 6mp be taken for crohn's disease?
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Possibly for long: 6 mp can be used for long time as long as Crohn's is being controlled.Close observation for infection for infections and malignacies is recommended.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No limit: 6mp is a good drug to maintain remission of your crohn's disease. If it is working you can stay on it forever, in theory.
Answered 4/12/2014
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