Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hi Randi, I was on Imuran (azathioprine) for several years. It is an antimetabolite, and is not given by IV. My initial complaint with Imuran was nausea, but that subsided with time. It caused immunosuppression, so I was slow to heal from infections. It kept me stabilized, somewhat, for years. I was weaned off it after starting Enbrel. Rituxan is an anti-TNF medication given via IV. Make sure your physician takes time to discuss your medications. Ask how the medication works, what side effects you may expect, precautions to take, and what supplements are required. As with any medication, routine blood tests are necessary. In each case, the risks need to be weighed with the benefits. I hope you are feeling better soon! In Peace, Barbara Gardner Ventura, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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