How long before 6MP works

[Chay]

I´m going to begin 6MP soon and I know we are all different but how long before you started to see improvement? I´m getting fat from prednisone and want to be off of them asap, its depressing me. Thanks for any advice!

 

[bigtruck]

It has taken 13 weeks for me to notice any improvement while taking them. Although some people have reported seeing benefits sooner.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

I'm currently on my 2nd month of 6MP and down to my 15mg taper dosage of prednisone. Given my track record of repeat flares...I suspect I should know within the next month or two if the 6MP is working for me or not. However I do understand that this time frame is not guaranteed.

While on 6MP and prednisone, make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. Not only will this help you break down the 6MP medication better, but it may help in keeping you full/reducing your hunger that may be contributing to your bloating/weight issues because a lot of the bloating is caused by salt retention.

I also look forward to hearing from others on this matter

Best of luck to you Chay on your 6MP endeavor. I hope it turns out to be the medication that works for you. :hug:

 

[Chay]

Thank you for the feedback guys

 

[kh216]

It generally takes between 3 to 6 months to work.

 

[Chay]

As I'm tapering off the prednisone I'm having symptoms again. I'm NOT going back up on the doses. These side effects are too much.