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JEZ Wed May 6, 2009 07:40 PM
Imuran vs. generic?
 
Is Imuran and its generic (azathioprine) equivalent? The price difference is huge!

JEZ

Ruth Cuadra Thu May 7, 2009 12:12 PM
JEZ,

The FDA approved azathioprine as a generic equivalent of Imuran in 2000. However, as is the case with many medications, patients do not always respond the same way to different versions of the same drug. Given the price difference, you should talk to your doctor about the possibility of substituting azathioprine for Imuran and then watching closely for any reactions or changes in your condition.

Hope this helps.
Ruth

JEZ Thu May 7, 2009 04:08 PM
Thanks Ruth
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruth Cuadra (Post 9746)
JEZ,

The FDA approved azathioprine as a generic equivalent of Imuran in 2000. However, as is the case with many medications, patients do not always respond the same way to different versions of the same drug. Given the price difference, you should talk to your doctor about the possibility of substituting azathioprine for Imuran and then watching closely for any reactions or changes in your condition.

Hope this helps.
Ruth
I appreciate your help... thank you!

JEZ


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