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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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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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Just started on it.
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Just started this drug recently.
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Working, have gradually increased dose. feel unwell day of taking weekly dose but then not too bad.
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One of many chemos that successfully treated my NHL.
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Side effects fatigue nauseaBenefits No surgery required.
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no problems
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heled in the begining, but now added Humira and now onto Simponi
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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]
