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Posted 5/9/2015 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
Well, it's hit that point. Back on pred and starting imuran tomorrow am.

Any advice?
Posted 5/9/2015 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Take it at night so as to avoid some of the immediate side effects. I found myself fatigued during the day with headaches and a sore throat. These side effects persisted for a few months but then subsided.
Posted 5/9/2015 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Oh and be sure to get regular blood checks. Weekly for the first month, monthly for a few months and then 3-monthly seems to be the standard.
Posted 5/9/2015 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
take with food and at night time, i had some nausea in the beginning but nothing bad. it's been about a year and 2 months since i started it, it's worked well for me without any side effects besides feeling tired and that nausea in the beginning, good luck :)
Posted 5/9/2015 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
Wear sunscreen and look after yourself
Posted 5/9/2015 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Any vitamins to take or anything to not jeopardize myself too much?
Posted 5/9/2015 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Not really - Imuran doesn't really do awful things to your body in that way. Just eat right and look after yourself, because your immune system will take a little bit of a hit. But the majority of us will tell you we've not really seen any difference in the amount of colds we get or anything. It's important to keep vitamins up and everything, but that's more general UC related, not because of Imuran.
Posted 5/10/2015 6:54 AM (GMT 0)
Drink lots of water
Posted 5/10/2015 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on imuran for 4 months now and so far haven't noticed any ill effect from it. Like others have said, take it at night to avoid any side effects (or with your evening meal). Take vitamins too boost your immune system, take care in the sun, make sure you keep up with the blood tests to make sure all is well, and don't worry too much :-) Good luck, hope imuran helps you!
Posted 5/11/2015 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
I got a sore throat last night and have been feeling pretty bad all weekend, running to the bathroom every half hour. is this a concern?
Posted 5/11/2015 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Like every one said.

1. take it at night to avoid nusea.

2. Get regular blood test for CBC and LFT. Initially every 2 weeks then month and then 3 months.

3. If you don't see improvement in few months, get yout 6-TGN and 6-MMP level checked. You may need dose adjustment.

Good Luck and wish you loooong remission.

Posted 5/11/2015 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely take with food. Might help in the beginning to take it in the middle of a meal. Like take 5 bites of a burger, take Imuran, and take 5 more bites. I had bad results with Imuran (nausea and vomiting were too much) so for me even that didn't work but it did help slightly. Also night is good because you can hopefully sleep through any bad side effects. (I didn't lol. Woke up dizzy. I'm not helping am I?)

If you suspect you might be getting sick I might ask your doctor about delaying starting imuran until you're better.

Also for some people (myself included) it causes you to be really tired so if you can, take it easy for a bit. But at the same time don't just sit because that will make you more tired lol.

I hope you get good results from it! I wish it worked for me. Let us know how it goes!
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