... experienced weight loss or weight gain i am on 100 mgs a daily and it takes my appetite
I have been ntaking imuran for about four months and have notice some weight loss has anyone else?
Question posted by lover99 on 10 June 2011
Last updated on 24 January 2022
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Inactive
17 June 2011
Why are you taking this medication? There doesn't seem to be any information on weight loss being a side effect.. However, below are some side effects it is known for.
WARNING: Long-term use of azathioprine (Imuran) may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer (e.g., skin cancer, lymphoma). You must be closely monitored by your doctor during treatment and regularly afterwards if your doctor stops treatment with this medication. Azathioprine may also cause serious (rarely fatal) blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to anemia, low number of white blood cells and platelets). It can lower your body's ability to fight an infection
lover99
17 June 2011
iam taking imuran for lupus i also take 200mg of plaqunill both medications takes my appetite since i found out i have lupus i have lost over 60 pounds the imuran has a great deal of side effects weight loss being one of them.
rubytuesday70
24 Jan 2022
I take 100mg a day and haven’t noticed any weight loss or gain. I’ve only been on this medication for 7 months and so far have tolerated it without negative effects. I hope you get better answers but I’d talk with my doctor.
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imuran, weight loss (obesity/overweight), weight, systemic lupus erythematosus, appetite
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