hi, i started  azarthoprine a few days ago and now have a terrilble craving for salt. not neat salt, but salt and vinegar crisps, pretzels, anything with a high salt content. anybody have this as well? is this normal?

sharon x

Hey, Iv been on AZA for the last 10 years now and iv not had any cravings like that am afraid but i belive that i can make you crave salt/sugar

thanks for your advice

Hi, have been on aza since august and did not realise that my crisp craving may be linked till i saw your message! like you, it has been salty snacks rather than salt alone. seeing doc on tues, will try and remember to ask and let you know what he says.

by the way, make sure you have all the blood tests when you are told to, i didnt and was told off. keep away from anyone who is ill, last few weeks, have had a viral throat infection and flu twice. 2nd bout has knocked me for 6 and i am struggling to get back to normal, blood tests show i ak low on b12 and folate, so maybe take a supplement now....... but check with dr 1st. may have to have injec in the muscle (YUCK) to maintain higher levels, let me know how you go. be interesting to compare notes on this rather scary drug!