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Originally Posted by Stellatum
I just wanted to say: it's unfair to judge all drugs by the side-effects of Prednisone. We all know it's nasty stuff. You and I are lucky: our MG symptoms aren't life-threatening, so we have the luxury of turning it down.
Yes, death is a possible side-effect of Prednisone. It's also a side-effect of not being able to breathe. When you can't breathe, or can't swallow without choking, you need a treatment that is likely to work, and work quickly. You can put up with double vision for six months while waiting to see if the raw-food diet is going to work, but you can't put up with not being able to breathe for six months.
I'm on Imuran. No side effects yet that I know of, though I realize I'm taking a risk. It's made me a lot better. My doctors have not recommended Prednisone for me because of its side-effects. Your doctors should have discussed other options with you, too.
Abby
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Imuran .........
" Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant, that is, a drug that is used to suppress the immune system.
The exact mechanism of action of azathioprine is not known.
Safety and efficacy of azathioprine in children has not been established.
The most common serious side effects of azathioprine involve the cells of the blood and gastrointestinal system.
Azathioprine can cause serious lowering of the white blood cell count, resulting in an increased risk of infections.
All patients taking azathioprine require regular testing of blood for blood cell counts and liver toxicity testing....."
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As i previously stated in this thread,
all drugs surpress the immune system and slow down / stop the metabolic process.
" The exact mechanism of action of azathioprine is not known.......... "
so its ok for adults to take it even though we really do not understand what it does in the body but do not give it to smaller versions of the human race because it will probably be toxic and kill them.
carry on.
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