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Methotrexate

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I had noticed this med mentioned a few times. I was curious if everyone is aware that the med is also used as an abortifacient.

http://www.fwhc.org/abortion/mtxinfo.htm
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sorry but what does that mean lol ??

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katherine
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It's a drug that is used to cause abortions. I had noticed that several women here were taking it and I wasn't clear if they were aware of the side effects of the meds.
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I was no aware of that, but since I am past the child bearing years, I would not be affected. I guess that is why my rhuemy never mentioned to me.
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My doctor told me last week that before attempting to have a child males have to be off of MTX for at least 3 months, and females for at least 6 months. I guess that is the reason. Thanks for the info.
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I had never heard of that use for MTX before this post. Interesting.
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I am past the child bearing years, I have taking it for 1 1/2 years, and it has helped me a lot, and the side effects have been few. Definitely worth the pain relief it has given me.
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