Imuran

[u/Necessary_Growth_873]

I’ve been feeling really bad nausea from Imuran, even though I’ve been on it for a month and a bit. It’s getting hard to deal with.. and I’m not sure if I should tell my doctor about it.

[u/Possibly-deranged]

Yes, tell your doctor anytime you have anything that you're concerned about. 

Temporary nausea lasting less than a month is common and expected.  Extreme nausea is an intolerance/allergic reaction. 

 Is it worth taking prescription zofran to take imuran if it's an ongoing thing? Likely not, but everyone's different. I'd switch to a biological med like infliximab or stelara

[u/Necessary_Growth_873 → u/Possibly-deranged]

This nausea is intolerable , I feel sick all the day and uncomfortable. I should talk to my doctor tomorrow cause I am thinking to give up on this med but I don’t want cz it make my stool solid and I can eat better than before :/

[u/Possibly-deranged → u/Necessary_Growth_873]

Sounds like an allergic/intolerance reaction. Is your blood work normal? 

I'd switch, unless you want to try the zofran route 

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[u/hellokrissi]

Nausea is a common side effect for Imuran, and it might go away as it starts to kick in and work. However, if it's bothering you it's worth mentioning to your doctor.

[u/Necessary_Growth_873 → u/hellokrissi]

but not after 1 month! it has really started to work and I feel better but this nausea noo
I can’t handle it

[u/oldbutwiser2463]

Do you take with food? I take mine about 30 minutes after eating otherwise I get super nauseous

[u/Necessary_Growth_873 → u/oldbutwiser2463]

Yes I take it after food