Hi mar42,. I was started on 100mg and been stopped 3 times now due to low white cell count , learnt to know what to eat and what not to eat to stop diarrhea. Tired in morning start to feel better but later. Bad joint pain but coping . Hope you can cope better soon too
Hi Mar42 I tried for 4 months but I just become unwell . I started on 100 mg then had a break then went on to 50mg. But still they made me unwell. To be honest I felt better once I stopped taking them after a couple of days so no long lasting side effects. Most people are able to tolerate this medication a lady on here has been on it for 14 months with no side effects. I was just unlucky . Wishing you all the very best . Let us know how you get on . Love Belinda
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