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Methotrexate, abbreviated MTX and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 660 |
81% |
| Lupus | 239 |
70% |
| Psoriasis | 138 |
82% |
| Arthritis | 96 |
88% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 90 |
57% |
Overall, 79% (1456
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Methotrexate Reviews
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??? I'm still taking it, and I've been taking it for the past twelve years. It doesn't help my skin, but I'm hoping it's working on my joints.
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not really sure if it helps or not. I do not take the pills or injections but use the injectionable medication mixed with juice.
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Pretty sure it's working...
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Worked pretty quickly.
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worked but made me sick and had sexual side effects
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Works well low dose with Orencia
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works I get worse when I am off of it..hate the hair loss!
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Doesn't seem to be doing the job after 6 months on this dosage. See the doc on Monday and will get more info/ideas.
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I was taken off methotrexate because of liver function concerns.
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I've been on methotrexate for about 6 months now with the only side effect being a little fatigue. It doesn't help me much on its own, but does in co... [More] -
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I never took the methotrexate either ,One time I was so fed up with the preedisone I decide to take my self off big mistake I got real sick Fever ch... [More] -
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Hi, Renee I have been on methotrexate for almost 2 years now. I was very sick when I was taking the pill form. I had terrible headaches, diahrea, s... [More] -
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I HAVE NEVER TAKEN METHOTREXATE MYSELF, BUT I KNOW COMING OFF OF PREDNISONE TOO FAST CAN CAUSE YOU TO FEEL SICK, HAVE JOINT PAIN/ACHES. I KNOW MY DOCT... [More] -
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Hi I take methotrexate too. A couple words of wisdom. I was told to take it on a day when I don't have to go anywhere or do anything so that if the M ... [More]
