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azathioprine and vomiting? Can Aza treat AS?

After being in remission for years I was put on a new drug for me anyway azathioprine plus a steriod after a
Crohns flare. They increased my dose around the time I was also diagnosed with AS. Since increased dose I have been feeling ill, started with flu like symptom's a few hours after taking it to being dizzy and tired to throwing up every couple days to throwing up daily around an hour after taking it. I was told by the Nurse at my Specialist office to stop taking it Monday until she hears back from the Specialist. Still waiting. My last lab work was normal.

Has anyone experienced the same symptoms which lasted a few hours after and did a lower dose work or improve the side effects?

Has anyone with AS also seen long term relief with both Crohns and AS on this medication?
 

Maya142

Moderator
Staff member
My daughter has been on Azathioprine. She has both Crohn's and AS. However, she was also on a biologic - Simponi - at the time. The Azathioprine definitely worked for her IBD, but it didn't seem to do anything for her joints. Simponi worked (somewhat) for her joints.

Rheumatologists used to use Azathioprine a lot more for rheumatic diseases like RA and Lupus, however, since there are better drugs now, biologics, they are used less (at least in the US - I'm sure it varies by country!).

Good luck!
 

fuzzy butterfly

Well-known member
Hi i was on aza after a few months i started being sick like you. After taking it i would throw up. It was affecting my liver levels. If your levels are ok at the mo,it may be that its not got to affecting them yet.it needs to be kept an eye on tho.
Best wishes 💕
 

fuzzy butterfly

Well-known member
I'm not sure Ron, but I guess if it works for you with out any issues, then probably a good while but as you know I'm not a doctor lol💉
 
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