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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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The injection works far better.
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Have taken for the last 20 years or so. I presume it's working.
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This is one of the first treatments my doctor began. It made me sick and weak, and gave me heartburn. The doctor changed the medication to a weekly shot and it doesn't give me the distress that the pills did. I have had hair thinning. I now have no hair under my arms, and very little on my legs!
Working / Worked
It worked well initially, until I relapsed last fall (at which time my doc switched me to Imuran).
I used 25 mg subcutaneously once weekly.
The only major side effect I had was severe nausea and occasional diarrhea the day after I injected.
I used 25 mg subcutaneously once weekly.
The only major side effect I had was severe nausea and occasional diarrhea the day after I injected.
Working / Worked
I have not had any adverse reactions. I feel so much better. It works great. I felt the differrence right away, it seems.
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Started on injections; stopped working - doctor took me off of the injections which I took solely with azathioprine as it was no longer effective. Now I take a very low dose along with my humira; doctor wants to wean me off of this at some point.
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I am into my 3rd month of treatment and I have not noticed any sign of improvement. My pain just keeps getting worse. Side effects are I catch every bug that is going around.
Working / Worked
its working... but i feel like crap once a week
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Just had one treatment last weekend.
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i take 5 tabs a week and find it keeps my hands clear but not my feet. my feet have gotten worse since i have been on methotrexate
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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]





