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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... | 91 |
57% |
Overall, 79% (1463
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Methotrexate Reviews
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Works but takes a long time before it goes into effect.
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Hair Loss
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The maximum dose still wasn't enough.
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HATED I!!! The fatigue of RA is bad enough, throw the metho in the mix and the day or two of not feeling well. Nope, not for me.
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I had an initial flare up and was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis ten years ago, so I started this med. and took it, along with birth control and folic acid (shouldn't get pregnant on it). It didn't help very much but it was at the beginning of my treatment so I didn't know that there were other options.
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Improved lab work;nausea and migraine two full days after taking orally
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i'm on 20 mg injections right now. i switched to pills but the injection is more effective. i'm experiencing hair loss and a pinching sensation in the body
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working, but I take 6 2.5mg on friday night and am tired until Tuesday! Like sleep 40 hours at a time.
Working / Worked
It did help, but did not stop the progression
Working / Worked
Took on Sat. so I could throw up on Sunday so I could work on Monday
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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]
