I've been on mercaptopurine for about a year now, and currently take 100mg/day. On Tuesday I had my blood drawn for a CBC and liver panel. The doctor called yesterday with my results (not usually a good thing) and wants a re-test in 3 weeks. My Neutrophils were elevated but the big concern of his were elevated AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT). This happened last time I was on mercaptopurine, and I had to go off it. Unfortunately, this also seems to be the only medication that really works to combat my Crohn's (and even that is iffy at best).
I guess what I want to know is if anyone else has had elevated liver tests but been able to stay on mercaptopurine.
I guess what I want to know is if anyone else has had elevated liver tests but been able to stay on mercaptopurine.