Reviewer: Jgrif, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have had U/C for almost 6 years, tried many types of medications. A couple weeks ago, my doctor prescribed Imuran. On the 9th day I had a major allergic reaction and was sent to the ER. Severe diarrhea, dehydrated, red blotches all over my face, arms and legs. My potassium had dropped dangerously low. After a 6 1/5 stay at the ER, receiving medication, fluids and monitoring, I have recovered. Gu ... Show Full Comment

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I have had U/C for almost 6 years, tried many types of medications. A couple weeks ago, my doctor prescribed Imuran. On the 9th day I had a major allergic reaction and was sent to the ER. Severe diarrhea, dehydrated, red blotches all over my face, arms and legs. My potassium had dropped dangerously low. After a 6 1/5 stay at the ER, receiving medication, fluids and monitoring, I have recovered. Guess Imuran is not a good option for me. Back to the drawing board, Doc.
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Reviewer: badmedicine, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Not all meds help everyo9ne. I was sick the whole time I took it. I have increased abdominal pain and was ready to commit suicide. In quit and now doing alternative health. I am getting well. I wouldnt give this drug to to the devil its so bad

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Not all meds help everyo9ne. I was sick the whole time I took it. I have increased abdominal pain and was ready to commit suicide. In quit and now doing alternative health. I am getting well. I wouldnt give this drug to to the devil its so bad
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Reviewer: nancy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have had U/C for 15 years, with several bad flareups. Asacol and prednisone did nothing to help, but after 6 months on Imuran I got my first clean colonoscopy in 15 years. I can run without flareups for the first time in more than five years. The only side effect I've noticed is some slight joint pain in my hips, but that could also be my 50 year old body after a long run!

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I have had U/C for 15 years, with several bad flareups. Asacol and prednisone did nothing to help, but after 6 months on Imuran I got my first clean colonoscopy in 15 years. I can run without flareups for the first time in more than five years. The only side effect I've noticed is some slight joint pain in my hips, but that could also be my 50 year old body after a long run!
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Reviewer: cindyann, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking 150 mg a day for 15 years. I have been in remission most of the time.This works well for my crohns before I was sick with the crohns all the time and had two resections. BUT I catch everything going have had pneumonia 5 times. And I have my 3rd skin cancer on my face! My last skin cancer I had half my lower eye lid removed and had a skin graft. Now a 3rd one has appeared so off ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking 150 mg a day for 15 years. I have been in remission most of the time.This works well for my crohns before I was sick with the crohns all the time and had two resections. BUT I catch everything going have had pneumonia 5 times. And I have my 3rd skin cancer on my face! My last skin cancer I had half my lower eye lid removed and had a skin graft. Now a 3rd one has appeared so off to as plastic surgeon again. whats next? Lymphoma? I guess its time for me to stop this cancer causing med a shame as it helps the crohns so well
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I took Imuran for 12 years for Crohns Disease, when I first started taking it the only bad side effect was lymphoma and thinning hair. Well 5 yrs ago I was diagnoised with skin cancer. Still to this day I am having several lesions of the skin cancer removed from my body. Approx. 20-25 lesions removed so far. The Dr. told me it will never go away but will slow down, after 5 years it hasn't s ... Show Full Comment

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I took Imuran for 12 years for Crohns Disease, when I first started taking it the only bad side effect was lymphoma and thinning hair. Well 5 yrs ago I was diagnoised with skin cancer. Still to this day I am having several lesions of the skin cancer removed from my body. Approx. 20-25 lesions removed so far. The Dr. told me it will never go away but will slow down, after 5 years it hasn't slowed down so when will it ?? Does anyone know that answer??? I look like a walking brown spot, the brown spots cover my entire body along with the lesions. This really bothers me I will not wear shorts out in public because of the skin problem on my legs. Honestly I feel more research needs to be done before they release medications. Because now I will have saqmous cell cancer removed from my body for the rest of my life.
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