Can I just stop taking azathioprine?
Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to, even if you feel well. What are the common side effects? During the early weeks of treatment azathioprine may cause nausea and loss of appetite, rash, flu-like illness with fever, and generalised aches and pains.
When should I take Imuran?
It is usually taken once or twice a day after meals. Take azathioprine at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take azathioprine exactly as directed.
How long does Imuran take to work?
It can take up to 8-12 weeks after you start taking azathioprine for you to see improvement in your arthritis. Blood work will have to be done every 4-8 weeks to monitor your blood counts.
What are the most common side effects of azathioprine?
What are the possible side effects of azathioprine (Imuran®)?
- Increased stomach irritation, abdominal pain.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Changes in hair color and texture, along with hair loss.
- Loss of appetite.
- Blood in the urine or stool.
- Unusual bruising.
- Fatigue.
- Development of mouth sores and ulcers.
Can I take vitamin D with azathioprine?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between azathioprine and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does azathioprine lower your immune system?
Azathioprine is a type of medicine called an immunosuppressant. These medicines work by suppressing or “calming” your immune system. This means your immune system becomes weaker. If you take azathioprine for an inflammatory or autoimmune condition, it slows down the production of new cells in your body’s immune system.
How do you know if azathioprine is working?
You may not feel any different at first, however azathioprine is likely to be working. If you take it after a transplant you will not notice any benefits from the medicine itself. However, as the transplanted organ begins to work, you will usually begin to feel a lot better.
Does Imuran suppress immune system?
What is Imuran? Imuran weakens your body’s immune system, to help keep it from “rejecting” a transplanted organ such as a kidney. Organ rejection happens when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. Imuran is used to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted kidney.
Can I take prednisone and Imuran together?
No interactions were found between Imuran and prednisone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Do you gain weight with azathioprine?
No, Imuran (azathioprine) itself is not causing your weight gain. Perhaps the drug is sufficiently controlling the disease to allow for more complete food absorption. If you’re concerned about your weight, note that most weight reduction diets are well-tolerated in Crohn’s disease patients.
Can azathioprine make you tired?
Some people can have serious side effects when taking azathioprine. Stop taking your medicine and contact your specialist or a doctor immediately if: you feel tired all the time, dizzy or sick, or you are vomiting or have diarrhoea. you have a high temperature with shivering or chills, cough or a sore throat.