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6mp make anyone else feel weird?

Jessica-Cornejo
Jessica-Cornejo
I started the 6mp a few days ago and I am feeling a bit odd. My UC is not under control which is why we are adding the 6mp to the sulfazalazine and will be doubling my dose of Remicade in a few days. (I get the infusions every six weeks) I can't put my finger on how it is making me feel other than to say I am weak and dizzy. But just something feels off in how sick I am feeling. It does not feel like normal UC is out of control sickness. I am having trouble just sitting up. Did anyone else experience this when starting the 6mp? I am trying to see if it is related and if so about how long does it take to get used to it?
luciad1
luciad1
Hi,
I have had Crohn's forever and have taken everything, except infusions of any kind. Didn't have that stuff when I got Crohn's. I started 6MP around 20 years ago, a small dose. Best thing ever to happen to me.
rmb
rmb
Might want to call your doc and ask if what you're experiencing is something that is generally expected or normal. I've not taken 6mp but I'm on Imuran and when I first started taking it, I felt nauseous, slightly dizzy and most of all, I had what felt like a constant sinus headache. That went on for the first couple of months. I don't know if it's the same with 6mp.
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