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Azathioprine

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Katebrenda
Katebrenda

my partner has just began to take Azathioprine for Crohns. Has anyone any experience of taking this, either positive or negative, and also how soon will he start to feel better? He has experienced severe fatigue and generally feeling unwell in addition to stomach discomfort. Any comments welcome.

worried woman Kate

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  • stephaney28634
    stephaney28634 Katebrenda

    Posted

    Hi, Kate sorry to hear that your partner has crohns. I was on Azathioprine  for my crohns flare up, but, didn't help me just made feel sick. Hope it helps him. 
    • stephaney28634
      stephaney28634 Katebrenda

      Posted

      Hi Kate, I am going to be put on a new drug it might help with my flare up.I don't know yet what it is called.
  • Stickinsect
    Stickinsect Katebrenda

    Posted

    I've been on azathioprine for 20 years and it has worked wonders. As it is classed as an old style medication it takes approx 3 months for it to start working, which is a lot slower than the newer meds.

    I hope this brings him relief and puts him in remission as well as it gas done for me.

    • Katebrenda
      Katebrenda Stickinsect

      Posted

      Thanks Stickinsect good to know it worked for you, does take a while to work then? We are going have to be patient. Any bad side effects?

      kate

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