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Imuran (Azathioprine) - Reviews, Ratings, Comments by Patients

 
 



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Below are Imuran (Azathioprine) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Imuran has an overall score of 8.50. The effectiveness score is 9 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence.
 

Imuran review by 30 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Lupus
Dosage & duration:   50mg taken once daily for the period of 1.5 years
Other conditions:   asthma
Other drugs taken:   Nuvaring, Prozac, Xanax, Plaquenil, Vicoprofin
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   The treatment reduced the symptoms of SLE that I was suffering from: these were pain and inflammation in my wrists, hands and fingers. It also reduced some puffiness in my face - perhaps b/c I had inflammation in my jaw joint.
Side effects:   I did not notice changes in my hair or skin, but I believe that this drug might increase my fatigue somewhat. I believe this b/c when I went to a higher dose (25 to 50 mg) I needed more rest. I have gained some weight, but am unsure if this is a side-effect of Imuran or of lifestyle changes due to less physical activity. (I suspect it is the latter)
Comments:   1 year at 25 mg .5 year at 50 mg once a day in both cases

 

Imuran review by 37 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   CROHN'S DISEASE
Dosage & duration:   3 PILLS A DAY taken everyday for the period of 10 YEARS
Other conditions:   NONE
Other drugs taken:   NONE
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   I could completelly leave the corticosteroids and didn't feel the pain and inflamation except for some special periods of stress. Consequently I got a better quality of life.
Side effects:   I have not detected any side effects but the analysis I take every six months show that the amount of white blood except for a very low decrease of white cells and anemia.
Comments:   I take one pill on breakfast, one on lunch and another one on dinner.
 


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