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Has anyone had success with azathioprine?

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janet02921
janet02921

Was diagnosed with ulceractive colitis in December 2014 following severe food poisoning from a restaurant meal.  Have been taken off the pentassa range of meds due to a severe allergice reaction.  Have been told by my clinic that the only alternative is azathioprine with is an old chemotherapy drug with all the associated side effects.  Have done my research and the success rate is very low and patients are usually sick, etc.  Has anybody had a good outcome with this drug and, if so, do you feel well?  Many thanks for any input.

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    Hi Janet, I'm pleased to say I've been on Aza for 3 years now and it has largely been a wonder. The only set backs have been occasional nausea and reduced immune system (hence I take a while to shift a cold and I get nasal ulcers from inflammation). Don't worry too much. Aza works for some!
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