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Wainwright, AB

I see my Rheumy in October and am hoping he reduces this drug or better yet takes me off it. I have been on it for 3 1/2 years, He has told me this is his goal. Anyone else on this drug and for how long and when taken off it how did that work for you?

August 14, 2017
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I've only been on less than a year, and I feel like it did its course. It helped for a while and now I'm just chronically fatigued, constantly having flares, and have a killer appetite. Making the switch to Imuran possibly at the beginning of September.

August 15, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

I didn't notice any change really with the drug. I power out at 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I did once Lupus got me and have ever since. I just sit and rest in my easy chair to get my 2nd wind then make supper.

August 14, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

My Rheumy advised he hopes my immune system has been given a reset and will continue to behave properly. Only way to tell I guess is to try this. I will discuss with him in depth when I see him. All I know I don't want to go back to the way I was 4 years ago.

August 15, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

I taken it for 5 years and still on it, I been trying to talk my rheum into taking me off it because i feel like it's just not helping anymore.

August 14, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

No ive never taken this.

August 14, 2017

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