Comparing Azathioprine vs Mercaptopurine

For Ulcerative Colitis I was extremely sick for over 2 years and refused to take this medication due to how scared I was of the side effects. I decided it was worth the risk and started taking it. I was tired a lot the first month but after one month I felt so good! I have been on it now for about 6 months and I am doing wonderful. I think we hear a lot of the bad things online because the people who these drugs work for are out enjoying life. I hope I give some of you peace of mind.

For Ulcerative Colitis This medicine seemed to work at first, the negatives ultimately were worse than the positives. It did put me down to about 4 bowel motions a day but it was at the cost of horrendous acne, terrible headaches, joint pain and fatigue. Doctor still has me on it for another autoimmune disease but keeps me at a minimum.

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance I've been on this medicine for 2 months. I feel, most days like I've been in a car accident. The pain is very difficult to handle. I ache like I have the flu. Thinking about not taking good it and take my chances. What could be worse?

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance I've been using this drug for just over a month and everything seems like it's going down hill. This drug will make me extremely tired but also keep me awake. It's too inconsistent for my body. It should be helping with bodily functions and minimize pain but it does quite the opposite. Some days my body can't move very fast because of the pain. And if it's not the pain it's fatigue all day. I've had the same problem with other drugs like this. There has to be a way to help without all of the drugs or surgeries.