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Script Q&A/Metho/Alendronate
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Hello friends, I need some advice here on two meds:

I start Methotrexate in a week. I have to take 6 pills at one time, one day a week.

Question 1: Is there a certain time of day that you all find better to take them?

Question 2: I've been reading that it's best not to take the folic acid on the days you take the Methotrexate, is there any truth to that?

Question 3: After a bone density scan, turns out the doc believes the prednisone has lower my bone density (although after talking to a good friend :-), we believe it may have already been low because of my hysto and not taking the calcium I was supposed to), I've only been on Prednisone for just under a month. So now I have to take Alendronate once a week. Does anyone have experience with this med??

Thank you!!!!
Posted on 05/08/12, 07:37 am
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Reply #11 - 05/09/12  12:03am
" Niki,

Good questions! I have no answers or experience here. I just wanted to chime in...well you know why. :) I hope the soap worked and not the liquid kind bc that would just be a mess! Lol! "
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Reply #12 - 05/09/12  9:25am
" You should have told me, I have liquid soap AAALLL over the place now!!! "
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Reply #13 - 05/10/12  11:48am
" I take the methotrexate in the morning and I don't notice the side effects for a couple for days. I no longer get as naseous as I once did, but other side effects have become more pronounced.
My doctor doesn't allow me to take Folic acid at all as he says it would counteract the methotrexate. I see other doctors must have different ideas. "
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Reply #14 - 05/10/12  2:53pm
" Danny,

That's what irritates me. I researched on this site before the doctor decided him game plan and I felt better that his plan went right along with what I've read here! I just wish the doctors knew everything :)

I believe your doctor about the folic acid because that seems to be the majority opinion/fact. But I have to do what my doc says, or do I?

Thanks for the advice everybody! "
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