Crohn's Disease -- Maintenance - Has anyone used Mercaptopurine for Chrohn's maintenance?
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- 7 Oct 2009 by muffler
- Updated
- 8 Jun 2011
- Topics
- crohn's disease, crohn's disease - maintenance, mercaptopurine
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Please try the forum. Someone there may be able to shed some light.
Yes. I have been using it for years, in conjunction with Pentasa. I have occasionally had to have prednisone to get a flare-up under control, too. My daughter uses only 6- MP, since having a bad reaction to Pentasa. We had pancreatitis when we took Asacol; this works better for us. Be aware of side effects though- do your research. Becoming a runner has helped me stay off prednisone, and avoid flare-ups. The endorphins heal the gut, my doctor said. Get exercise into your routine too! You might be able to use less drugs.

Further Information
- Mercaptopurine Information for Consumers
- Mercaptopurine Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Mercaptopurine (detailed)
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