Like Cellcept, Imuran is an immunosuppressant medication, commonly used for people who have had kidney transplants, but it has a secondary use as a medication for rheumatoid arthritis. I’m not sure if its use in lupus is related to its use for arthritis, or just the fact that it’s an immunosuppressant. I suspect it’s a bit of both.

Like with any change in medication, I think it’s a good idea for both you and your spouse to keep an eye out for any changes that may indicate serious side-effects or reactions.

So, does anyone have experience with Imuran?

The FDA’s Fast Track designation is designed to speed up the application and review process for products that have the potential to address a serious or life-threatening condition. There has been no new approved treatment for lupus in the United States in over 30 years…

My wife has been taking CellCept for almost two years with some success. It’s always difficult to judge just what medication is doing what, but we do know that the CellCept does appear to make a difference.

Here is a link to the Aspreva website and the news release regarding CellCept, the treatment of lupus nephritis, and the particulars of Aspreva’s lupus nephritis study. Here is a link the the clinical trial information: A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Patients With Lupus Nephritis.

My wife feels that the CellCept has helped with her joint pain and headaches, but like I said, it’s so difficult to determine what medicine is doing what. What kind of experience have you had with CellCept? It would be great if we share some of our experiences.