Azathioprine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Imuran, Azasan

Azathioprine has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 124 reviews on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Azathioprine

Levia...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
October 31, 2014

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Have been on azathioprine for 7 years for Crohn's maintenance and have not had a single relapse in this time. Had previously had allergic reaction but for some reason I now seem to be able to take it. Currently suffering from dizziness but doubt this is to do with the azathioprine as I have had it so long. Found that it works very quickly for me when I start taking it and is a lot better than being on steroids."

10 / 10

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NCano
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 22, 2020

For Pemphigus "I am a 38 year old female who was diagnosed with mouth, throat and esophageal pemphigus vulgaris in November 2018. I was given prednisone almost immediately, and two shots of rituximab in January 2019. In January 2019 I was started on azathioprine on a dose of 150mg. I was doing very well till November 2019 ... as from November I’ve been getting these weird chills especially in my back. Went to the ER twice- blood tests were run and on both occasions I was told the only problems is a high count of WBC in my urine - I don’t believe that is the cause of my chills. All I know is that they are driving me nuts. Can anyone relate?"

7 / 10

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Camilla
Taken for less than 1 month
January 6, 2022

Imuran (azathioprine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been taking Imuran for 2 weeks now to treat my inflammatory arthritis since no other drug seemed to help. I haven't noticed any improvement yet, but the nausea is unbearable. I'm not able to eat anything and I'm constantly hungry. Reminds me of my pregnancy morning sickness, though it's not as bad as methotrexate was. I've already lost a bit of weight due to this. Yesterday, started taking anti-nausea medication to be able to cope. I hope the side effects end soon and the drug helps treat my symptoms."

5 / 10

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May 31, 2018

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I've had Crohn's Disease for 43 years and have been on everything. Each new GI doc I get seems to love Azathioprine. It has never, ever, ever done anything for me. On the plus side, it hasn't given me any side effects either. Note: historically, they have prescribed a low dose, 50mg I believe. Then I finally got a doc who knew that the dose needs to be a "therapeutic" dose which is higher (in my case 3.5 times higher) - they'll know the correct dosage by bloodwork."

1 / 10

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bingn...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 22, 2018

For Behcet's Disease "After trying the first couple of medications that are indicated as treatment for this condition without results, my physician decided to try azathioprine. Again, increasing the dosage until I was experiencing relief, we topped out. At the maximum recommended dosage, I still only get some of the intended relief. I wish it worked better for me but I don't have any side effects. Until we can figure out something that is more effective, I'm pleased with the results of azathioprine."

8 / 10

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Pilot...
December 5, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "Just got new rx for AZA. Had RRMS for 21 years just crossed over into SPMS. R-side foot drop, tingling up to knee caps. R-side weak Tried all the injectables, Acthar, Prednisone, solumedrol so this is my last line of defence. Wish me luck. Will report back @ 1 week intervals "

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BBano
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 18, 2021

For Lupus "I've been taking Azathioprine for over two months now (May 2021) for my lupus. First on low dose then it was raised after a few weeks of taking it. There has been no improvement for me but there has been problems that was caused by Azathioprine. There has been blood in my urine, stomach irritation, occasional nausea, fatigue (even though I'm often fatigue because of lupus & other medications) as well as hair loss. When I was first diagnosed with lupus in April 2020, my symptoms were getting worse & hair loss happen majorly. By mid-October 2020 I was hospitalized for over a month. I started to improve but still not my full self. Still aches & pain but my hair was starting to grow back. However, taking Azathioprine has caused me to lose my hair again but in noticeable areas. Azathioprine isn't working for me & causing me problems."

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wanna...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 18, 2021

"I was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome about a year ago. My initial prescription was for hydroxychloroquine. After 6 months, I didn't see any benefit, and also developed a severe itching all over my body. My doctor switched me to azathioprine and I'm surprised to see no other posts for this drug azathioprine for Sjogrens. My main problem is that I ache all over all the time. I started at 50mg for 2 weeks and then moved to 100mg for a few weeks now. So far, I still ache all over, and have seen no improvement in any symptoms. Based on this, I'm not sure it's helping me at all."

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June...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 15, 2018

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease "I have Crohn's, but it is in my small intestine (not terminal ileum this time) and worse in my mouth. Most of the drugs used (except steroids which can only be used for a short period of time) are mainly for the terminal ileum and colon and therefore do nothing for my problem. Worse Entyvio didn't help and made the mouth ulcers significantly worse to the point being unable to brush my teeth, eat almost anything and was eating away at my gums & cheeks. Azathioprine has been the solution, that has kept the mouth ulcers at bay."

9 / 10

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Jade
Taken for less than 1 month
October 7, 2020

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "This medicine azathioprine made me have terrible migraines from just one dose. Took 5 pills for 250mgs and had a migraine for 3 days straight. I wanted to cry. I really wanted this medication to work along with my humira since the doctor said they go together. I wanted it to work so much that I tried it again...this time 4 pills and had the same reaction. I will never try this medicine again. They put this medicine as an allergy on my chart. It's sad because my Crohn's isn't under control and I wished my body would tolerate this machine but for some reason it can't."

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Ranfran
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 25, 2022

"I was diagnosed with Anti-Jo 1 positive Polymyositis. After a complete work up at the Mayo Clinic it was discovered I actually have the classic triad of the syndrome - a very subset of Antisynthetase Syndrome including ILD, RA, and Myositis. I’m also on hydroxychloroquine & prednisone. But after trying both methotrexate & leflunomide over the course of a year I began at the starting dose of 50mg of azathioprine. I’m now on 150mg daily and it has been a lifesaver for me, literally. The only real side effect is diarrhea about an hour after taking it in the morning but it’s completely tolerable considering the myriad of other issues I experienced before this miracle drug. My labs are holding steady and I’m maintaining. I’m hoping to be able to taper off prednisone completely now that I’ve finally found a long term medicine that helps because I’ve put on 40lbs since this whole journey began as a result of the steroids."

10 / 10

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Tator
Taken for 10 years or more
April 22, 2022

"I have Discoid Lupus. I've been on Azathioprine 50mg twice a day for 10+ years. I have had zero side effects from this drug! At one point, my doctor decided to cut the dosage in half and Lupus immediately started flaring again. They switched me back to the 50mg daily and I was quickly in remission again. So thankful for this drug!"

10 / 10

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Dont...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 9, 2022

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Took my first dose and 3 hours later I vomited 6 times in a hour and had pure water coming into my ostomy bag with 14 empties all in a hour where I was unconscious from severe dehydration and rushed to ER. They had to pump 3 bags of Luis in fast and now still recovering days after. I was ok before and now issues which sucks just from one dose."

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Darlene...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 4, 2022

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "1 My gastrointestinal doctor put me on this medication for my Crohns. After taking this medication was taken off by Dr. who believe I was having an allergic reaction. Made me feel very weak trouble breathing, sick to my stomach, cold and fast heat beat."

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Wegener...
August 8, 2016

For Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis "I have Wegener's granulomatosis (aka granulomatosis with polyangiitis) .Was on Imuram for two years, have to switch to Neoral now. Apparently it's not working as it should be. Dreading the switch however, because Imuran gave me few to no side effects. Have experienced hair loss after about a year, but could also have a different cause (I take lots of other medication and many non-drug related causes have to be considered as well, eg hormones, stress,...). Also very cheap drug for me, but we have universal health care in Belgium so don't know of this is also the case elsewhere."

6 / 10

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barb_...
Taken for 10 years or more
March 17, 2014

Imuran (azathioprine) for Lupus "I have been on imuran for at least 25 years. Have had few if any side effects. My lupus is basically in remission most of the time. I also take predisone."

10 / 10

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Kkano
November 28, 2019

For Autoimmune Hepatitis "Was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis in '06. Been on azapthioprine for 12 years. No problems, no side effects"

10 / 10

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Judy...
April 28, 2009

Imuran (azathioprine) for Lupus "Worked fantastic for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that included heart and lung involvement."

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Bambo...
July 6, 2010

Imuran (azathioprine) for Ulcerative Colitis "I started Imuran after yet another dose of steroids and now I have got my confidence back I will only use the bathroom four times a day on a normal day but I am careful with my diet, no fiber."

9 / 10

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ricter
December 7, 2009

Imuran (azathioprine) for Lupus "Had an allergic reation about three weeks into treatment. Broke out in hives. Was taking it for Systemic Lupus."

4 / 10

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Ccmcphe
Taken for 10 years or more
March 30, 2022

For Autoimmune Hepatitis "Have been on Imuran 100mg for over 20 years and it has been a life saver. Dr tried to lower several times which caused my liver counts to go up. Can't live without Imuran."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 22, 2010

Imuran (azathioprine) for Renal Transplant "Have been using Imuran for the past 39 years following a kidney transplant. Still healthy and going strong."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 30, 2015

Imuran (azathioprine) for Lupus "After a week I started vomiting. My mother also told me I called her in the middle of the night and was confused. I had no idea I even called."

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Ccmcphe
Taken for 10 years or more
April 4, 2022

For Autoimmune Hepatitis "Been on azathioprine for over 20 years. Keeps my ALT/AST numbers in the normal range."

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Anonymous
May 21, 2008

Imuran (azathioprine) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "the imuran sometimes upsets my stomach but the doctors say it is doing the job."

7 / 10

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