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Mercaptopurine belongs to the group of medicines known as antimetabolites. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer.
Mercaptopurine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by mercaptopurine, other effects will also o... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 69 |
61% |
| Acute Lymphocytic Leuke... | 1 |
100% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 1 |
100% |
| Teens With Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 63% (73
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Purinethol Reviews
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This one has been my wonder drug, but had to stop breast feeding in order to take it
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Worked by itself for several years for me.
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Have been taking it with good results for 18 years
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Worked VERY well for 4 years. I had a very bad reaction to it. I went into the ER and found out I had NO immune system and had a severe infection. Put in reverse isolation for a week and then had to be isolated at home for 2 months to replace my immune system.
I cannot be on it anymore.
I cannot be on it anymore.
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did real well on this for many years then my Arthritis Doc but me on methotrexae so I had to go off of this
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developed shingles, mumps and very high temps
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I have been taking Purinethol since March 2000, and I have been in remission since March 2001. I have not had any side effects with this medication.
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I really believe this drug helped me go dormant with little side effects. I am taking the lowest dosage, so I have not experienced any symptoms.
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Been on 6MP for 8 years and its kept it under control
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Have to get blood tests often to keep my liver balanced, it gave me jaundice once. It also causes my hair to not grow and fall out.
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have to adjust the dosage about once a year
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A cancer drug, this in combination with the Remicade has done wonders for my UC.
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leg pain !!!!!
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It worked after I got over the period of being sick.....like morning sickness and then since it is the same thing as Imuran I could not take this anymore either due
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Colonoscopy...
I need to get a colonoscopy every year, and I used to take Asacol. I am now taking Purinethol, and I dont take it on the day of the colonoscopy, becau... [More] -
What meds should I ask for, for UC?
I took Asacol for seven years, with Purinethol and I achieved a peaceful remission. It really works. I just built up an immunity to it now. [More] -
Purinethol
I've been on 6MP for 8 years. Blood tests just check your liver..but 6MP was the only thing that helped. Had five resections previously. Tried prednis... [More] -
Purinethol
My gi doc is putting me on this med also called m6 after he gets back special blood tests sent to california I see very scary things about it on the i... [More] -
6-mp does it work?
how has this med. worked for you Mercaptopurine (also called 6-Mercaptopurine, 6-MP or its brand name Purinethol i just started it and would like to... [More]
