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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Imuran

What are the alternatives to imuran? I have ulcerative colitis and am currently on orednisolone and mezavant but my doe us list want me to go onto imuran soon. I am concerned due to the side effects of spermicide degr it s as my wife would like a child?
Thu, 8 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Mycophenolate mofetil is an alternative of Azathioprine.

I suggest considering this medication which is taken under prescription.

You should consult your doctor about the prescription.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Imuran

Hello, Mycophenolate mofetil is an alternative of Azathioprine. I suggest considering this medication which is taken under prescription. You should consult your doctor about the prescription. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician