15 patient evaluations for Azathioprine
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Nov 15, 2013 (Started Mar 13, 2013)
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EffectivenessSlight (for chronic diarrhea)
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EffectivenessSlight (for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Always listen to your body, if it's aching or sore somewhere, thee is usually a reason for it. Follow up on it and don't let it go.
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Aug 29, 2013 (Started Sep 06, 1974)
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EffectivenessMajor (for transplant rejection prevention)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Prevent organ rejection)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Sep 14, 2011 (Started Sep 06, 1974)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Prevent organ rejection)
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EffectivenessMajor (for transplant rejection prevention)
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Side effectsSevere (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
This treatment had virtually no negative impact on me, with the exception of developing post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (lymphoma) over thirty years later. That nearly killed me, but five years passed and I am declared cured, and 37 years after my transplant, my kidney still works well.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Sep 13, 2010 (Started Sep 06, 1974)
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EffectivenessMajor (for transplant rejection prevention)
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Side effectsSevere (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Taking two or three pills for life off of dialysis is a no-brainer. I developed lymphoma as a result of the azathioprine, but the chances of getting this are greater for the newer medications. I was initially worried about infections from this med but it has not been much of a problem.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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Jun 13, 2013 (Started Mar 18, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Prevent organ rejection)
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EffectivenessMajor (for transplant rejection prevention)
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Side effectsMild (loss of balance, night cramps in legs and feet)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
50 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
night cramps in legs and feet
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