... remission of AIH has been reported in adultpatients maintained on azathioprine alone.6 Following thisobservation, we have attempted to stop prednisolone, whilemaintaining azathioprine in 5 children ... high a dose of prednisolone isrequired to maintain normal transaminases, azathioprine isadded at a starting dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day which, in theabsence of signs of toxicity, is increased up ... are more effective in maintaining disease control, minimising the need for high-dose steroid pulses during relapses, with attendant moresevere side effects. Discontinuation of treatment should...