Any Experiences with 6MP

[anon]

Has anyone on this list had any experiences, good or bad, with 6MP as a
treatment for Crohn's disease? Thanks.

[mgbio]

I have had good success with 6MP, putting me into a medically induced
remission. It took a long time to find the right dosage and regular
blood work is a must. When I had problems milk thistle and beet juice
extract, under my doctor's direction, helped my liver process the toxins
from the drug.

mgbio

[anon]

I'm glad to hear that the 6MP gave you some relief. Did you discontinue
other meds while on the 6MP? Did you ever experience any nasty side effects?

Thanks again.

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[Vanny]

I have been on 6-MP (aka Purinethol) since October 2006 and have experienced
no side-effects that I have noticed. It can take upward of 6 months for the
drug to take effect. Once you are on it then it is for a minimum of 4 years
or so, unless you develop an intolerance to it.

Check your medication here www.drugs.com and www.rxlist.com

Vanny

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[Anon]

On Thu, 15 May 2008 22:36:38 -0400, anon wrote:

> Has anyone on this list had any experiences, good or bad, with 6MP as a
> treatment for Crohn's disease? Thanks.

Im just getting onto it now, on 100mg but in a month or so Ill be on
200mg.

No bad side-effects as yet. I seem to be bruising a little easier than
normal but thats about it.

Im also on pred at the moment, so I cant really comment on the
effectiveness of 6MP yet :)

[zumon...@yahoo.com]

Hello,

anon wrote:
> Has anyone on this list had any experiences, good or bad, with 6MP as a
> treatment for Crohn's disease? Thanks.

Back in 2001-2003 I was on 6MP (Purinethol) for around 20 months for
CD. The initial dose was too low but I had it at therapeutic levels
in my blood for at least 10 months.

I got sicker while on it but after stopping improved. The worsening
of my symptoms, fatigue and joint pain, was caused by the medication.
I did not notice any improvement. Within a week of stopping it I was
improving.

I was put on it follow surgery, a scope 6 months later saw active CD
and the dose was upped. I was on it for another 15 months then was
switched to Entocort. I was scoped again 9 months after stopping 6MP
and my CD was active and had spread.

For me is was lousy, doing nothing but making me sicker.

But, I found out over the next few years, most medications don't seem
to work for me. Of the CD medications I've tried prep, 6MP, Flagyl,
Cipro, 5ASA (4 types) and Remicade. The only one that worked
consistently for me was Pred.

Oddly, even Entocort didn't work as well for me as pred does. I got
way more side effects with Entocort.

I think it is worth trying, there's a lot of data supporting its
efficiency and a lot is known about its problems. Keep any eye out
for side effects and your health changing and get you blood tested
regularly.

Good luck,

--
Luke

[acromagic]

* anon:

> Has anyone on this list had any experiences, good or bad, with 6MP as a
> treatment for Crohn's disease? Thanks.
>
>

I have been on 6MP since 1996 (150 mg) with no adverse effects. Your
doctor will need to keep watch on your blood counts quarterly especially
those counts associated with your liver.

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