Research Article

Thiopurines in the Management of Crohn’s Disease: Safety and Efficacy Profile in Patients with Normal TPMT Activity—A Retrospective Study

Table 2

Side effect profile of thiopurine therapy over study period.

Full dose ()Low dose () value

Patients with complications42 (49%)24 (49%)1.000
 GI intolerance16 (19%)7 (14%)0.636
 Hepatitis5 (6%)1 (2%)0.415
 Pancreatitis2 (2%)5 (10%)0.0992
 Myelosuppression8 (9%)5 (10%)1.000
 Others12 (14%)6 (12%)1.000
Discontinued treatment 24 (28%)19 (39%)0.250