Tablets

Shaz20

Hi. 5 days ago I started to take mycophenolate mofetil. The last 2 days l start haveing a sore throat after I take the tablet, has anyone one else had this problem

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dreamdaisy

Hello, this sounds to be a similar drug to one I was given years ago (cyclosporine) and it works by suppressing the immune system which, in turn, makes us more susceptible to infections. I presume you have some form of auto-immune arthritis? It could be that you have caught an infection but, in your shoes I would check the side effects leaflet and then perhaps contact my rheumatology department. I hope you feel better soon. DD

stickywicket

Hello. I've not heard of this particular DMARD. It might be that a sore throat is a potential side-effect but it might also be that you were starting with a sore throat when you began taking it. Because DMARDS work by suppressing our overactive immune systems we are more susceptible to colds and bugs while on them. Do take advice from your rheumatology people and, if you haven't been offered a flu jab, ask for one now as we entitled to free ones.

Shaz20

Hi. Thanks for your post,

The last few days have not been bad with sore throat,seems to be easing, am getting blood taking on Tuesday I mention it then,fingers cross I don t get any bad side effects,

stickywicket

If you're having blood taken at a haemotology dept. or at your local GPs the person doing it might just be a phlebotomist, trained only to take blood and with no knowledge of meds or diseases. If it's at your rheumatology clinic you should be OK but don't take any chances.