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Azathioprine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug

Brands

Imuran • Azasan

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Malaise
Fever
Muscle pain
Aching muscles
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Inflammatory bowel disease
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1 review
Crohn's disease
4
1 review
Mononeuritis multiplex
3
1 review
Myositis
1
1 review
Dressler syndrome
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A 31-year old asked:

Is azathioprine safe?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Does imuran (azathioprine) cause tiredness?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Is it ok to drink on azathioprine? Moderate ..

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A 24-year old asked:

Are there long term affects to taking azathioprine for a child?

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A 35-year old asked:

What are some facts I should know about the drug Imuran (azathioprine)?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Can you have withdrawel from azathioprine. I usally take 3 a day but only managed to take one. Please reply as im worried?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have been on azathioprine 4 some time now but recently noticed little iches known and again? Could it b the azathioprine doyou think?

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A 34-year old asked:

any side effects of azathioprine?

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A 36-year old asked:

Has anyone with chrons disease taken azathioprine?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is imuran/azathioprine a type of chemotherapy drug?

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A 38-year old asked:

How effective is Imuran (azathioprine) for crohns disease?

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A 38-year old asked:

Has anyone experience with side effects on imuran (azathioprine)?

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A 31-year old asked:

Are imuran (azathioprine) & betaferon effective treatments for MS?

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A 38-year old asked:

What sort of side effects might one experience while taking imuran (azathioprine)?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I have been on imuran (azathioprine) 50 mg for about 2 months,how long do people usually stay on this medication, because it has many side effects and i am worried?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Can Imuran (azathioprine) taken for scleritis cause very low iron count?

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A 21-year old female asked:

How does azathioprine effect the liver? They did bloods test and somthing rised a bit to do with myliver

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A 29-year old asked:

Can i conceive while my husband is taking azathioprine for 75mg/day for chrones disease and how much risky ?

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A 51-year old female asked:

I have a painless, soft, puffy 2" lump over my collarbone. Can having Crohn's disease cause this? I take Imuran (azathioprine).

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can azathioprine cause bruising? I am diagnosed with itp but never had brusing before. Only have it after taking prednisolene and azathiprine

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A 29-year old asked:

How does azathioprine work after a renal transplantation?

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A 20-year old female asked:

If you take Imuran (azathioprine) for lupus will you ever be able to get pregnant with a child?

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A 34-year old asked:

If I take too much azathioprine for my transplant, will it harm my liver?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is the mechanism of action of azathioprine before and after renal transplantation?

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A 53-year old male asked:

Hi, I take azathioprine for crohns and started taking Ashwagandha supplement. Are there any contraindications? Thank you.

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A 32-year old female asked:

If methotrexate injworked great at controlling my symptoms but gave me GI issues, is it likely that Imuran (azathioprine) tablets would give me GI side effects too?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Methotrexate inj controls my condition but gives me such bad diarrhea for 2 days after inj I cant leave home.Do I just tolerate? MD suggested Imuran (azathioprine).

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A 60-year old female asked:

AIH prednisone 30days my appearance is startling titrated 15mg / change to Imuran (azathioprine) in 2 wks will I get my looks back? I feel horrible HFP almost normal

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A 38-year old asked:

Is it safe to take azathioprine while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can I get cancer from taking azathioprine for my organ transplant?

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