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Methotrexate

Methotrexate

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Brands

Rheumatrex • Trexall

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Common

Abdominal discomfort
Fatigue
Alopecia
Chills
Dizziness
Malaise
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Fever
Hair loss
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea

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A 37-year old asked:

can methotrexate make you sick?

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A 30-year old asked:

Is it harmful to take methotrexate?

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A 32-year old asked:

Does methotrexate make u gain weight?

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A 37-year old asked:

I'm on methotrexate, can I still drink?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Methotrexate?

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A 42-year old asked:

What dosage for Methotrexate tablets are safe?

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A 34-year old asked:

How long does methotrexate stay in your system?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Is longterm use of methotrexate relatively safe?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can I take other medicines if I take methotrexate?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Can you drink and tan while taking methotrexate orally?

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A 24-year old female asked:

can i have one drink a week on methotrexate injections?

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A 45-year old asked:

For what length of time can methotrexate make you sick?

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A 35-year old asked:

Do you have information on methotrexate uses and effects?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is Methotrexate generally safe to take for years at a time?

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A 81-year old female asked:

if one cuts down on methotrexate will it make them tired?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

Is there another medication to treat AS besides methotrexate?

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A 33-year old asked:

Will I be able to have another child after taking methotrexate?

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A 47-year old asked:

How long should you be off methotrexate before you start drinking?

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A 25-year old female asked:

IF I TOOK METHOTREXATE NOW, HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE TO TAKE EFFECT!?

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A 48-year old asked:

What could be causing my pain the day before I do my methotrexate injection?

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A 50-year old female asked:

While taking methotrexate is there any foods I should avoid, for example grapefruit?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Methotrexate is making me wanna vomit everyday i feel like throwing up . what should i do ?! ?!

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A male asked:

When will conditions return to normal after stopping methotrexate ( just 4 tablets 7.5mg (weekly once) )?

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A 25-year old female asked:

MY DOCTOR REDUCE MY DOSES FROM METHOTREXATE IS IT A GD THING SINCE AM HAVING SOME PAIN ,, IS IT DUE TO THIS REDUCTION ?

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A 28-year old female asked:

If I took 1st dose of methotrexate 10mg weekly last Friday, can I take it 1-2 days early to switch to Wed or Thursays from now on?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Why does methotrexate make me so awfully fatigued the day after taking? What does it do to the body to make me so tired? (only lasts 1 day)

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A 31-year old female asked:

I take 15 mg methotrexate injec weekly. Take on Fri night &am absolutely exhausted sleeping Sat away.Can I split dose x 2 days (would that help)?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Just started methotrexate 4 week ago for CTD & had more good days then bad but am now flaring 3 days after 4th dose does that mean it's not working?

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A 43-year old asked:

Have Undiff Conn Tissue Disease and on methotrexate x 3 months.Went from daily bad days to 1-2 bad days/month. Is this still considered uncontrolled?

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A 28-year old female asked:

If methotrexate is working for CTD, d es one still need to take a break from it after a while (does it build up in the body eventually cause problems?

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