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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 | 239 |
70% |
| Psoriasis | 138 |
82% |
| Arthritis | 96 |
88% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 90 |
57% |
Overall, 79% (1461
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Methotrexate Reviews
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takes years to notice a differnce but trips to the hospitla will decrease over time
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been on this three years. take 20 mg a week. doesn't work alone so doing biologics
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I take this med along with humira and prednisone, the side effects I'm experiencing are thinning hair and purple legs
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This medicine I take in an injection since it will have less side effects, it causes me to have purple/mottled legs that look like bruises - it has caused my hair to thin a great deal
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I am now up to 30mg injections. Much better than the tablets which made me very sick and dizzy.
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seems to help with the lung itching
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Not sure. I was on 7 pills per week, and about a month ago my Rheumy put me on weekly injections. Again, in the middle of the second flare in the last 3 months.
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I am on injections once a week. I believe it has helped a great deal then just the Hydroxychloroquine alone. I have had no side effects so far.
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have been on it since March, 09
seems to be kicking in - I am feeling better
seems to be kicking in - I am feeling better
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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]
