Well, after being misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis, changing doctors, getting diagnosed with dermatomyositis with anti-synthetase syndrome, treatment was delayed while my new rheumy had surgeon biopsy for lymphoma. He did ct scan instead and found swollen glands back to normal so no biopsy. NOW I am starting Imuran in the morning. Does anyone have advice about taking this medication. Eat big breakfast or not....any time of day better than any other?? Any warnings?
I took Imuran for about 2 1/2 years with the whole dose at lunch time. The dosage had to be tweaked up, but I really felt good. I did not have any noticeable side effects and then my liver enzymes started to rise. Make sure to get your monthly blood work done. I wish I was still able to be on it. I just had to stop Cellcept because I believe it is causing bladder infections.
Good luck!
SueAnn
Monthly blood work? I see an email to my rheumy in my future. Thank you Sue Ann.