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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 | 665 |
81% |
| Lupus | 240 |
70% |
| Psoriasis | 138 |
82% |
| Arthritis | 96 |
88% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 90 |
57% |
Overall, 79% (1462
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Methotrexate Reviews
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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'm guessing it's working. Guess I'd have to go off it to tell if it actually made a difference.
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still having alot of swelling but losing too much hair to increase my dose so looking at changing them
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Doing a lot better on this medication without constant flares but I am still having flares just not everyday.
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bad flu-like feelings for 2 days after injection
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did not work, had breathing problems
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Discontinued use as it caused skin nodules on my hands and elbows.
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helped somewhat
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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]
