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Would imuran (azathioprine) for crohn's disease be a good idea?

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Generally Yes: Azathioprine (imuran) is generally effective at treating crohn's, keeping people off steroids, and preventing flares. It requires monitoring. It's generally considered first line treatment.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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My RA is not quite sure of what autoimmune disease i have. Was able to rule out crohn's and IBD,but now he wants to put me on IMURAN. Will IMURAN make me bald if my hair is already thinning from male pattern balness?

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Is it a problem if i get pregnant while my husband is taking medicine like imuran (azathioprine) everyday? will my baby be healthy n normal? as my husband has Crohn's

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I have Crohn's and have taken imuran (azathioprine) for a decade. I have lost 12 lbs in 2-3 months (unintentional), a weeklong headache, nausea after eating, and early fullness. Should i be worried?

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Diagnosed Crohn's ,, last colonoscopy was perfect.Blood test ok, Why i have joint inflammation in the two thumbs then? Is it because of imuran (azathioprine)?

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I have crohn s i ve been getting very dizzy with head rushes without moving i m on prednisone imuran asacol (mesalamine) should I see a doctor ?

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