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A 23-year-old male asked:

I am a male myasthenia gravis patient. i am soon getting married. i was on azathioprine med. now my doctor switched me to cellcept because he said cellcept is safe for baby making. but google is saying the opposite. can you guide me? if its safe?

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Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
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Last updated Sep 13, 2020

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