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Could Slurring Speech,bruising And Sick Feeling Be Caused By Higher Dosage Of Azathioprine?
I was prescribed 25mg of azathioprine for 3weeks and doctors have changed my dose to 50mg.I have been taking 50mg for 4 days and my speech is sluring i have some bruising and feel totaly unwell .I have only just stopped methotrexate 17.5mgs about 2 months ago. What should i do?
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is not related to Azathioprine.
If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is not related to Azathioprine.
If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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