Jan Dollar posted:I am doing great with Imuran, including liver functions, and I even have fatty liver disease. Actually, I was on a variety of biologics for my arthritis until pouchitis became chronic. My GI suggested the combo of Imuran and Remicade as the one with the most data for pouchitis treatment. Of note, Imuran used with Remicade is a lower dose than when used alone. It helps prevent antibody formation against the Remicade.
Jan
Hi Jan, I have been on Remicade with Imuran for 14 months and my Gİ says it's time to stop Imuran now. Just as you, I started Imuran along with Remicade to prevent antibody formation. My Imuran dose is 2 x 2 a day (50 mg each). I am a bit concerned about going off of Imuran because I have been doing great lately. Humira never worked for me. And I don't want my Remicade treatment fail.
I suggested tapering off Imuran gradually but my GI thinks otherwise. He wants to end the treatment all at once at the end of this month and go on with Remicade only.
BTW, my blood work has always been good throughout the treatment, no side effects from Imuran or Remicade. And I also have hepatomegalia and fatty liver ( grade I-II).
I wonder why he is so determined to end the Imuran treatment, and why not to stop it gradually. any ideas? Thanks.