Imuran... How long?

flowery

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Posted 4/5/2009 11:41 PM (GMT 0)

I was just wondering how long any of you have been on Imuran. It's been almost 4 years for me. I was Diagnosed in 05' w/ Crohns Disease. Is this a life long drug for me? I'm on 200 mlg and when I ask my Dr. about it...he just says this is the one for you.

LynnRN

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Posted 4/5/2009 11:56 PM (GMT 0)

I have been on Imuran for 4 yrs as well,100mg/day. It has really helped me alot.I just get my drul levels done to make sure I stay in "therapeutic" levels,actually I need to get my blood drawn soon for this.

pb4

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Posted 4/6/2009 1:50 AM (GMT 0)

Yes, I think if it's working for you then you're meant to stay on it as a maintenance therapy for your crohn's.

:)

Ides

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Posted 4/6/2009 3:51 AM (GMT 0)

I have been on Imuran for 4.5 years. I have a friend that has been on it for 12 years now. She has maintained remission that entire time when previously she was hospitalized 3-4 times a year for serious small bowel bleeds from the CD.

Laslow

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Posted 4/6/2009 2:40 PM (GMT 0)

Hello, I've been taking Immuran for 10 years. It seems to keep me in remission. Make sure you get your blood done on a regular basis.
They keep a close eye on your Amalayse levels

Cheers
Jay

NostraHistoria

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Posted 4/6/2009 2:55 PM (GMT 0)

I was put on 100mg of Imuran today. How long does it take to put you into remission? I am on Entocort. I have been on it for 3 months or so. I still have bloody diarrhea. I have an allergy to prednisone. So, I cannot use it.

NostraHistoria

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Posted 4/6/2009 3:05 PM (GMT 0)

I heard it takes about 90 days for results.

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