Fw: Question regarding 6-MP

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My GI doctor gave me a script for 6-MP and the only thing he told me about it was to stop using it if I got symptoms of pancreatitis. My pharmacist gave me paperwork stating how serious a drug it is and someone else asked me how often I have bloodwork done while on the drug. I wasn't given 6-MP for my Lupus but for my Ulcerative Colitis but I know some of you have experience with it. Sometimes I just don't have enough trust with this doctor. He likes to dole out the pills to easily. I didn't think I needed anything else to control my UC, I'm doing alright. Maybe I'm over reacting here but this doctor didn't order any bloodwork at all let alone follow-up bloodwork and he didn't tell me when he wanted to see me again. He just gave me, literally, a grocery bag full of drugs and sent me home! Should I be concerned about using 6-MP without any kind of follow up? I have a nine month script for this stuff.....that in itself is weird......usually a new script is for 1-3 months to see if it works. I would appreciate any information anyone who has taken 6-MP.

Carol