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Can Imuran cause heart failure
by cudagirl, May 04, 2008 12:35AM
Just a question to see if anyone who has taken Imuran suffered from heart failure, or fluid retention after starting it. I just got out of the hospital, and they didn't think it was the cause. I am curious because I just started that drug 1 month ago, and then POW! heart failure. I have been off of it for a week now, and I have lost almost 20 lbs in fluid. Just wondering.
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Hello:
Wow! Sorry to hear that that happened to you. I haven't researched it but I've never
heard or read about it causing heart failure or fluid retention.
I was told it can cause cancer of the cells of the lymphatic system. It could cause
precancerous cervical cell changes and also liver damage. That's why frequent testing
is necessary.
I was on it for slightly over 7 years and it worked well for me until one week it just
stopped working about 2 1/2 yrs. ago. I was actually thinking of going back on it if
this other drug doesn't kick in soon. Take Good Care.