I've had UC for 13 years and would have a flare-up twice a year for 2 to 3 months at a time, every year! (seasonal) This drug has gotten me off Prednisone which I loved too but wasn't healthy for me. My doctor gave me this drug and I love it! I've been in remission for the first time since I started this drug. I take 50mg daily and I have no side effects and I have my life back!!!!
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susanmomof2 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/23/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking azathioprine for 1 year to treat HSP which effects my kidneys and bowels. My hair has thinned but I have been able to reduce the prednisone.
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pcddqd | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/22/2010
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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I have arthritis, and my Dr. gave me this for 2 years..still on it..I have colds all the time, and sinus infections frequently. Will ask him to get me off of it..
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MDCDLC58 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/8/2010
Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Overall rating 5.0
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I WAS DIAGNOSED ALMOST SIX YEARS AGO. I HAD MOSTLY BEEN ON PALQUINAL, PREDNISONE, AND PAIN MEDICATION. UNTIL I STARTED TAKING THIS ON 05/17/10, I STILL CONTINUED WITH ALL MY SYMPTOMS AND COULD HAVE SEVERE FLAIR-UPS LASTING AS LONG AS THREE WEEKS. THREE WEEKS INTO TREATMENT I HAD A FLAIR-UP LASTING ONLY 4 DAYS AND EXCEPT FOR A FEW OF THE MINOR SYMPTOMS, THE BAD FLAIRS THAT LEFT ME TOO FATIQUED TO GET OUT OF BED AND FUNCTION, HAVE NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. I EVEN HAVE SOME DAYS WHEN I FEEL ALMOST LIKE I DID BEFORE BECOMING ILL. I AM COMPLETELY OFF OF PREDNISONE AND USE PAIN MEDS OCCASIONALLY INSTEAD OF THREE TIMES DAILY. GLAD TO HAVE MY LIFE MOSTLY BACK AGAIN.Read More Read Less
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gerryo | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/26/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Wagners in my sinus.Feeling alot better but have jumping and jerking while sleeping. No idea if this is a side effect.Off chemo onto this drug. Feel
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skipster | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/23/2010
Condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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this drug keeps my u.c. in remission side effects are joint pain back pain and some breakout sores on chest and back, but so far has worked great for my u.c.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/22/2010
Condition: Liver Inflammation caused by Body's Own Immune Response
Overall rating 4.7
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molly | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/18/2010
Condition: Myasthenia Gravis
Overall rating 3.3
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/16/2010
Condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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I've had Crohn's for 6 yrs and taking drug for 6 yrs plus either Remicade, Humira and now Cimzia. Just increased from 150mg daily to 175mg daily. Side effect of increase seems to be tiredness, but better than Entocort or Prednisone.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/7/2010
Condition: Liver Inflammation caused by Body's Own Immune Response
Overall rating 4.0
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/4/2010
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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made me very sick
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bella | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/3/2010
Condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall rating 3.7
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its got me off my prednisone i was on 8 months. Hair loss,some headaches and now feel hard to bend.My knees feel so sore. Work out four times a week and would like to decrease my 150 mg to see if I can do without azath.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/18/2010
Condition: Myasthenia Gravis
Overall rating 2.3
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InTokAlaska | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/13/2010
Condition: Other
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As the length of time I have used this drug, I have only noticed pain in joints upon waking in the morning. After rising for the day discomfort subsided or almost disappeared. Constant worry about side effect did cross my mind while taking this drug.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/12/2010
Condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall rating 2.3
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kchick217 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/27/2010
Condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Side effects of muscle pain/weakness, itching and stomach pain/cramping have increased. Been on this for 3 months, bloodwork shows it is working, but my body does not. Nausea and increased diarrhea do not help. Seems I am taking this medication to satisfy my dr., but I don't see any noticeable results.
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ken | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/2/2010
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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i take this drug for an extreme case of sarcoidosis but recently have had skin cancer sseveral different times
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denise | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/11/2009
Condition: Liver Inflammation caused by Body's Own Immune Response
Overall rating 4.3
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none | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/13/2009
Condition: Nephrotic Syndrome
Overall rating 1.7
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pugsman | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/4/2009
Condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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has helped cure my symptoms of crohn's disease
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/18/2009
Condition: Liver Inflammation caused by Body's Own Immune Response
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I have taken this drug for 1 1/2 years. It has continued to keep my alt and ast levels under control very consistantly. I have had no side effects.
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