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Can imuran (azathioprine) taken for scleritis cause very low iron count?
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Possibly: There have been some case reports of azathioprine possibly causing anemia.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes: Imuran (azathioprine) is a very serious medication and can cause bone marrow suppression and anemia. Careful monitoring of blood counts needs to be done when on this medication. Be sure to talk to your prescribing doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
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