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What Are The Side Effects Of Azathioprine?
I have autoimmune disease resulting in microscopic colitis, polymyalgia and stage 2 1/2 liver disease. To treat the liver disease, which drug, azathioprine or mycophenolate, is the most effective and/or the least toxic to take? I m very concerned about the possible side effects of those drugs, particularly lymphoma. What is the incidence of serious or fatal outcomes?
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Common side effects of azathioprine include:
-signs of infection (fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, weakness, muscle pain, flu symptoms)
-severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
-pain or burning with urination
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Common side effects of azathioprine include:
-signs of infection (fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, weakness, muscle pain, flu symptoms)
-severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
-pain or burning with urination
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